Christmas for Carrier Strike Group 11
The Nimitz Moms group on Navy For Moms has taken on the task of sending a Christmas stocking or goody bag to each sailor in Carrier Strike Group 11 and its attached air wings. The strike group is made up of the USS Nimitz, USS Chosin, USS Sampson, USS Pinckney, USS Rentz, and several air squadrons.
The USS Nimitz along with Carrier Strike Group 11 deployed in July of 2009 and is in the Indian Ocean supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The strike group was recently informed that they would have two months added to the deployment so they will be gone for eight months instead of six. The Nimitz Moms thought the sailors could use a some cheering up for Christmas.
Dianne
Proud Mom of a USS Nimitz Sailor
Christmas At Sea 2009
USS Nimitz and Carrier Strike Group 11
The Nimitz Moms from Navy For Moms are sending Christmas Cheer to Carrier Strike Group 11 this Christmas. OK, it won't really look like this but we hope our project will bring smiles to the faces of our sailors! A little something from home lets them know they are being thought of.
The Navy Times Scoop Deck Blog!
The Navy Times reports on the Nimitz Moms Christmas Project
"The carrier Nimitz and its strike group will spend Christmas at sea this year after Navy commanders extended their deployment to eight months. A group of Navy moms isn't taking this lying down, however. Via the Twitter Feed of Excellence came word this morning that users at NavyForMoms.com plan to "adopt" the Nimitz strike group and send care packages to try to help make its deployed Christmas a little brighter."
Read more here at The Scoop Deck
Nimitz Moms Christmas Project on Facebook
- Nimitz Moms Christmas Project on Facebook
- This is the Facebook page for the Nimitz Moms Christmas Project. We will be sending Christmas stockings filled with candy or holiday goody bags to each of the crew w/ the Nimitz Strike Group. USS Nimitz including air wing, USS Chosin, USS Rentz, and USS Sampson.
My Contribution to the Navy For Moms Holiday Project
Five Boxes, 80 Goody Bags
Students make Christmas cards for the Nimitz
5000 Handmade Cards for Nimitz Sailors
Manatee County school children put the United States Navy on their Christmas card list.
Over 5,000 handmade greeting cards are being shipped out Thursday afternoon.
Over 5,000 handmade greeting cards are being shipped out Thursday afternoon.
- Students create Christmas cards for the troops
- It takes six weeks for these cards to reach the sailors deployed out at sea, but the mom who organized the school cards on the Suncoast says this project already put her in the Christmas spirit, because of how much these kids cared to help.
Nolan Middle School employee, Karen Bonanno, let's us take a peak at some special Christmas gifts; thousands of handmade cards written by school children. "I work for the school system, so I thought they would give me at least 2,000...to my surprise I got over 5,000!"
Proud Mom of a US Sailor T-Shirt
Perfect gift for a sailor's mom!
Moms like to express their pride in their kids and this Proud Mom of a US Sailor t-shirt is perfect for that. Moms of sailors would love this t-shirt.
All proceeds from the sale of this T-Shirt will be donated to the Navy For Moms Holiday Project 2010. It will be used to buy Christmas goodies or it will help to defray postage costs. Thank You!
All proceeds from the sale of this T-Shirt will be donated to the Navy For Moms Holiday Project 2010. It will be used to buy Christmas goodies or it will help to defray postage costs. Thank You!
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Carrier Strike Group 11
Ships in the Nimitz Entourage
These are the ships deployed in the Indian Ocean with the Nimitz. They will be at sea for Christmas this year. The Nimitz Moms of navyformoms.com plans to send each of the sailors on these ships a stocking or goody bag.
- USS Nimitz
- USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a supercarrier in the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. She is one of the largest warships in the world. She was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN-68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year.
- The USS Chosin
- CG 65 is the first U.S. NAVY warship named in commemoration of the First Marine Division's breakout from a Chinese Communist encirclement at the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War in the bitter winter of 1950.
- The USS Sampson
- Guided Missile Destroyer. USS Sampson (DDG-102) is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was authorized in 2002 and is the fourth U.S. Navy ship named to honor Rear Admiral William T. Sampson.
- USS Pinckney
- "Proud To Serve"
USS Pinckney (DDG-91) is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She is named for Cook First Class William Pinckney (1915-1975), who received the Navy Cross for his courageous rescue of a fellow crewmember onboard Enterprise (CV-6) during the Battle of Santa Cruz. - USS Rentz
- Guided Missile Frigate. In December, 1985, The USS Rentz moved from Long Beach, California to its current (2007) location in San Diego, California. Following initial shakedown cruises and operations, Rentz was assigned to the USS Ranger aircraft carrier group. As part of that group, the ship regularly cruised the Southern California Operations Area off the coast of San Clemente Island with a pair of fuzzy dice dangling above the ship's computerized helm. During "breakaways" after underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea, Rentz blasted the Beach Boys song "Little Deuce Coupe" as its inaugural "UNREP breakaway song."
Thanks to all who are helping the Nimitz Moms!
Thank You from the Nimitz Moms!
The Nimitz Moms on Navy For Moms have enlisted school children across the country to make hand made cards for our sailors. Many businesses and organizations have stepped up to help the Nimitz family complete this project. Ladies' groups, realtors, Boy Scouts, American Legions, VFW, Moose Lodges, Elk, Queen City Candy, Curves and more have made generous donations of goods or money. Some have given us wonderful discounts. We estimate that the project will cost more than $10,000 for stockings or goody bags and items such as candy, beef jerky, granola bars, individual drink mixes, and postage. We are close to our goal. We don't want anyone to be left out!
The USS Nimitz and its entourage will spend Christmas at sea this year.
Proud Mom of a US Sailor Mug
Nice gift for the Mom of a Sailor
Maybe instead of a t-shirt your mom would llike to have this Proud Mom of a US Sailor mug for her desk.
All proceeds from the sale of this mug will be donated to the Navy For Moms Holiday Project 2010. It will be used to buy Christmas goodies or it will help to defray postage costs. Thank You!
All proceeds from the sale of this mug will be donated to the Navy For Moms Holiday Project 2010. It will be used to buy Christmas goodies or it will help to defray postage costs. Thank You!
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Air Squadrons Deployed with the Nimitz
Jets and Helicopters
- Black Aces
- Tophatters
- Warhawks
- Sidewinders
- Indians
- Black Ravens
- Providers
- Wallbangers
- Easy Riders
- Battle Cats
- Wolfpack
- Scorpions
- Wildcards
Come Home Safely, We'll Keep The Light On For You
In honor of our military
All proceeds from the sale of this T-Shirt will be donated to the Navy For Moms Holiday Project 2010. It will be used to buy Christmas goodies or it will help to defray postage costs. Thank You!
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Nimitz Moms complete Christmas project!
Goodies for Carrier Strike Group 11
The Nimitz Moms on Navy For Moms have completed their project of sending a stocking or goody bag to each sailor in Carrier Strike Group 11. We sent out more than 6500 stockings and goody bags. Most of the packages will be mailed by this week. (week of November 16) Thousands of cards, many of them handmade by school children, have been sent. It was a huge project and we completed it in a relatively short time. We sincerely hope that it brings smiles to faces of our sailors!We have decided to make this an annual project, sending Christmas cheer to a carrier strike group that is deployed for Christmas. Our Nimitz sailors will be stateside next Christmas but another group will be deployed overseas.
A huge thank you to all the moms who participated, some of whom did not even have a sailor in Carrier Strike Group 11. Also a big thank you to all who donated time, money or goods to help us achieve this goal!
Want to give a shout out to the Nimitz sailors?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Take this opportunity to send your holiday wishes to the sailors of Carrier Strike Group 11.
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- dagsmith dagsmith Nov 10, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
- Great lens. A case where I really wished my angel powers could do more than just recognize your lens!
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Oct 28, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
- Wonderful Lens. Merry Christmas & thanks to everyone on the Carrier Strike Group 11. :)
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- boutiqueshops boutiqueshops Oct 26, 2009 @ 7:23 pm
- Without the brave efforts of all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines and their families, this Nation, along with our allies around the world, would not stand so boldly, shine so brightly and live so freely. Lane Evans
God Bless Carrier Strike Group 11, Safe passage!
Sailor's Paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my pilot, I shall not drift.
He lighteth me across the dark waters.
He steereth me in the deep channels.
He keepeth my log.
He guideth me beneath stars of his holiness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I sail 'mid the thunders and tempest of life,
I shall dread no anger, for thou art with me;
Thy love and thy care, they shelter me.
Thou preparest a harbour for me in the homeland of eternity.
Thou anointest the waves with oil
My ship rideth calmly.
Surely sunlight and starlight shall favour me on the voyage I take,
And I will rest in the port of God forever.
sylvia
lensrolled to my USS Lexington, Blue Ghost & Soldier's Angel Project Valour-IT lenses!
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- gwen gwen Oct 25, 2009 @ 11:56 am
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's to all our sailors of Carrier Strike Group 11. We all appreciate everything you are doing and scarificing for our freedom.
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- bethd821 bethd821 Oct 24, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
- The warmest holiday wishes are sent to all of our sailors of Carrier Strike Group 11. We thank you for doing what you do. Safe passage home!!
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- mysticmama mysticmama Oct 24, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
- Great lens!
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 24, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
- The sailors in Carrier Strike Group 11 are blessed to have you looking out for them.
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- ChineseKitesforKids ChineseKitesforKids Oct 24, 2009 @ 6:42 pm
- This is so incredible. It makes me tear up with joy! We appreciate you Carrier Strike Group 11!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Oct 24, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
- Wish I could hug every one of you guys and gals. We're so proud of you! Best wishes for this wonderful project. Leave it to moms to get the job done!
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- Joan4 Joan4 Oct 24, 2009 @ 5:16 am
- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our sailors of Carrier Strike Group 11! We appreciate you!
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