FLY NAVY! (and note the rocks. I done scaped the land!!)
Drill + wine + dirty, dirty mess
Crystal ironing (note my new fab curtains in the background!)
and after I shattered a halogen lamp, Caitlyn graciously vacuumed.
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So while we were doing all this, my incredible husband was doing this:
(article from the Pacific Daily News)
In The Wake of Choi-Wan, Remaining 12 Residents of Alamagan & Agrihan Face Evacuation
Guam - The remaining 12 residents of the CNMI's northern islands of Alamagan and Agrihan face mandatory evacuation in the wake of Super Typhoon Choi-Wan.. The Saipan Tribune quotes CNMI Emergency Management Deputy Director Mark Pangelinan as saying: "Evacuate everybody, whether they like or not. Everything on Alamagan is a total damage. It's a total loss.”
There are only eight people left on Alamagan. Four remain on Agrihan.
On Thursday, at the request of CNMI Governor Benigno Fitial, the USNS Alan Shepard arrived in the area and dispatched helicopters to provide emergency supplies to the residents, including more than 260 gallons of fresh water, 50 lbs. of rice and other health and comfort items
The Shepard is a Military Sealift Command dry cargo-ammunition ship. One of the two U.S. Navy helicopters picked up a family of six, including a 2 day old infant, and flew them to Saipan.
“USNS Alan Shepard’s multi-mission capabilities play a critical role in the Maritime Strategy, and we were uniquely equipped to handle humanitarian operations like this one and provide much needed support,” said USNS Alan Sheppard’s Master Capt. Greg Hague.
The humanitarian mission required the support from various organizations including U.S, Naval Forces Marianas, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam, and the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
In The Wake of Choi-Wan, Remaining 12 Residents of Alamagan & Agrihan Face Evacuation
Guam - The remaining 12 residents of the CNMI's northern islands of Alamagan and Agrihan face mandatory evacuation in the wake of Super Typhoon Choi-Wan.. The Saipan Tribune quotes CNMI Emergency Management Deputy Director Mark Pangelinan as saying: "Evacuate everybody, whether they like or not. Everything on Alamagan is a total damage. It's a total loss.”
There are only eight people left on Alamagan. Four remain on Agrihan.
On Thursday, at the request of CNMI Governor Benigno Fitial, the USNS Alan Shepard arrived in the area and dispatched helicopters to provide emergency supplies to the residents, including more than 260 gallons of fresh water, 50 lbs. of rice and other health and comfort items
The Shepard is a Military Sealift Command dry cargo-ammunition ship. One of the two U.S. Navy helicopters picked up a family of six, including a 2 day old infant, and flew them to Saipan.
“USNS Alan Shepard’s multi-mission capabilities play a critical role in the Maritime Strategy, and we were uniquely equipped to handle humanitarian operations like this one and provide much needed support,” said USNS Alan Sheppard’s Master Capt. Greg Hague.
The humanitarian mission required the support from various organizations including U.S, Naval Forces Marianas, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam, and the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Yep, that's him flying. Stud. I am so, SO proud of him!!!
The clearing in which they landed.
The village from where they evacuated people.
Evacuating villagers - a one year old, two year old, four year old, and parents.... and oh yes:
the 2 day old baby!!
So while Chris (literally) saved lives, I finished my projects, and we were reunited at the good ole squadron, in the rain. It was incredible.
Bliss
He got home Thursday evening (I found out about 10 minutes before he got in that he was actually coming.. hence the pony tail) and we had a great night of catching up - much needed after a month of shoddy email service. Friday morning, he went into work, and I went to the commissary to prep for the "little" dinner party I decided to throw in his honor. We had FIFTY people over! What a BLAST!! I whipped up a little food, got a lot of drinks, and voila, instant party! So fun! Saturday I took him back to the squadron and said goodbye (horribly sad). My friend Katie dropped by shortly thereafter and said that she had just talked to him (her husband was on duty), and they weren't leaving for awhile.... so went back up to the squadron, hung out for a few more hours, said goodbye again, and then.... their helicopter was in need of a part to be fixed so he got to come home for one more night. Fantastic!! The squadron basket auction was Saturday night, and I was so glad he got to be there, especially since it was yet another theme party: bathrobes (I still owe you pictures of last week's prom and sorority party...)
He left yesterday morning early early, and I am once again, missing the hell out of him. But, I did manage to write a 25 page predictive analysis on the implementation of the 1,000-ship Navy concept. Fancy. AND --- I am going to the states in TWO DAYS!! WOOHOO!! I can't WAIT to see my family. Nephews and sisters (and brothers and parents) and Target and fall and Starbucks make everything better!!
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If you have more photos of the Alamagan destruction, I'd love to see them.
Girl you are so incredibly sexy with the rollers in your hair!!!
:)
Ugh! The bittersweetness of their coming and going and crazy schedules!
But I have to say the picture of you both running toward one another is the epitome of homecoming!
Awww so cute! :)
Yay for him getting to come home for a quick weekend! :) :)
Aw, I'm so glad that he got to come home for a few days! I bet he was just as excited to see you as you were him. I hope that you have a wonderful trip back to the states!!!!
Thank you for all that you do and for your service to the Country.
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan
Member of Congress
Northern Mariana Islands
It always looks like you're having so much fun!! It's so great that your husband got to come home for a few days. Yay!!!
And - love the paint job on the pool. Genius!
You know what is soo ironic about this post? The day after this typhoon hit, Mr. Top Gun and I were at his Squadron dealing with the mess from my accident a week ago, and imagine what happened...
He was alerted to fly out on a search and rescue mission for these people!!!! TOO IRONIC!!! I am glad you got to see the hubby for a few days :) Mr. Top Gun has been gone as well, so when he is here I am loving every second with him. D-day for us is in a few weeks, and I am already OVER this deplyoment!
it was great getting to meet your hubby, your partay was fabulous, glad he got to attend the auction and i will miss you!!
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