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USS Charlotte Deploys to Western Pacific
Navy NewsStand ^ | 9/1/2004 | Journalist 3rd Class Corwin Colbert, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

Posted on 09/02/2004 12:19:03 AM PDT by BykrBayb

USS Charlotte Deploys to Western Pacific
Story Number: NNS040901-08
Release Date: 9/1/2004 10:18:00 AM

By Journalist 3rd Class Corwin Colbert, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- USS Charlotte (SSN 766) departed for a Western Pacific deployment from its homeport of Pearl Harbor Aug. 25.

According to Cmdr. Dennis Carpenter, commanding officer of Charlotte, during the last several months, the crew has been training non-stop for the upcoming deployment.

“Charlotte has completed the rigorous training cycle that all submarines go through," he said. "We look forward to helping keep peace in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility and supporting the global war on terrorism."

Carpenter explained that the hard work and training has paid off, and the crew cannot wait to put the training into action.

“The crew is fired up and ready to go. They worked hard with all the training they had to do. Now they look forward to going out there and accomplishing all the missions they trained for," he said. "Although we will miss our families, Pearl Harbor Naval Station has great family support."

The nuclear-powered attack submarine is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. The first Charlotte was a 70-ton schooner used by Confederate forces in the Civil War.

Charlotte was commissioned Sept. 16, 1994, at Norfolk, Va., and arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Nov. 17, 1995.

For related news, visit the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/subpac.

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TOPICS: Announcements; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Government; Japan; News/Current Events; US: Hawaii; US: New Jersey; US: North Carolina; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: asia; military; navy; pacific; sailor; ssn766; submarine; submariner; usscharlotte; waronterror; westpac; wot
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1 posted on 09/02/2004 12:19:04 AM PDT by BykrBayb
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To: BykrBayb

Why are you linking to "Carry on My Wayward Son?"


2 posted on 09/02/2004 12:24:55 AM PDT by krb
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To: BykrBayb

Great looking bootcamp pic. He knows how to wear his cover with style.
The subs take only the best.


3 posted on 09/02/2004 12:25:17 AM PDT by ProudVet77 (It ain't over till TRex growls her last.)
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To: krb

Because that's my son, and it's his favorite song. He's on the Charlotte.


4 posted on 09/02/2004 12:25:44 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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God Speed USS Charlotte...

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5 posted on 09/02/2004 12:38:40 AM PDT by sonofatpatcher2 (Texas, Love & a .45-- What more could you want, campers? };^)
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To: BykrBayb
Does he know what that song is about?

Your heroic son is far from wayward.

6 posted on 09/02/2004 12:41:09 AM PDT by krb
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To: krb

But he hasn't always been far from wayward. He knows.


7 posted on 09/02/2004 12:43:04 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: sonofatpatcher2

The spitballs fly... ROFL


8 posted on 09/02/2004 12:44:55 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: BykrBayb

What a picture! With Men like this we're all proud! BykrBayb, thank-you.


9 posted on 09/02/2004 12:46:06 AM PDT by hmmmmm
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To: ProudVet77

Thank you. Actually, we took this when he was home on leave.


10 posted on 09/02/2004 12:50:38 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: hmmmmm

Thank you.


11 posted on 09/02/2004 12:52:18 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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Here eFing lets a spitball fly...

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12 posted on 09/02/2004 1:02:43 AM PDT by sonofatpatcher2 (Texas, Love & a .45-- What more could you want, campers? };^)
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To: sonofatpatcher2
He may not throw worth a darn, but he digs real good.

Keep digging, kerry.
You're doing fine.


13 posted on 09/02/2004 1:09:32 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: BykrBayb

God speed and God bless


14 posted on 09/02/2004 1:10:38 AM PDT by Citizen Soldier
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To: BykrBayb

*S* I can't even begin to imagine what you're going thru but I do know that you should never have to utter the words "thank you" regarding your son's.. and your.. service. WE all thank him and you!


15 posted on 09/02/2004 1:11:15 AM PDT by hmmmmm
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To: BykrBayb; WestCoastGal

Thank Your Son for Us and thank You for posting this.

Prayers for a safe deployment and return home.

PING! (yes, I'm still awake)


16 posted on 09/02/2004 1:20:13 AM PDT by ChefKeith (Life is GREAT with CoCo..........NASCAR...everything else is just a game!(Except War & Love))
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To: hmmmmm

You're more than welcome. We're all just doing our part. Thank you for your support.


17 posted on 09/02/2004 1:20:26 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: BykrBayb

You are much too modest, He must be as proud of you as you (and we) are of Him!


18 posted on 09/02/2004 1:30:26 AM PDT by hmmmmm
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To: BykrBayb
Charlotte? Isn't she an improved Los Angeles class? One extremely serious fighting ship.

Your boy, the young SA, looks to be of fine stuff. Looks like he will be a good shipmate. Old Navy enlisted man, myself.

Always a place for a good man in the Navy. A little wild is no problem.

19 posted on 09/02/2004 1:54:56 AM PDT by Iris7 ("Democracy" assumes every opinion is equally valid. No one believes this is true.)
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What a fine looking young man! God bless him BykrBayb and many thanks to him for his service! You must be so, so proud!!!

My son goes to RTC in January. He's on delayed-entry.


20 posted on 09/02/2004 2:37:33 AM PDT by sneakers
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