Almost Half Way.

Well I think we are almost half way done. I have been to 3 different places so far and they are all starting to look the same. I have now been to Hong Kong, Sasebo (Japan), and Busan or Pusan depending on who you ask(Korea). We are on the boat for about 3 and a half weeks before our next port which will give us all time to save up. I know I don't have any pictures up yet but it is difficult when you can't use thumb drives in our work computers so it may be a bit longer but I will work on it. Well some news for the family. I have decided to try for orders in Whidbey Island Washington and if I get them I will be re-enlisting for another 3 years. I am really excited about it and was ready to get out but I am a little scared to right now with the economy the way it is. I also just took my exam for E-5 and should know by the end of may if I got it. Hope all is well with the family. Love you all.

One down

Hey just wanted to update everyone. I am doing good out here on the ship. We are one month down. We are getting ready to pull into our first port which I am very excited about. I will post some pic's after we are back underway and leave there. Yesterday we had Strike Group photos with a couple of forgien ships which was very cool. I will have more pictures later but her is the one I do have. There is a sub out in front of us on my right and a foriegn ship on my left. I think it's a Japanese one but not 100%. Hope you all enjoy the pictures as I get them on.

One Last Weekend

So it was my last weekend before going to the Boat so my boyfriend came down to see me before I leave. Thought I would share a picture.

2009 Deployment

Just wanted to let everyone know that it is down to a few days left here on solid ground. For all that don't have my email I can be reached @ carla.nielsen@cvw9.navy.mil in the ship and my mailing address will be
YN3 Carla J. Nielsen
CVW-9 Staff
Unit 25118
FPO AP 96601-4407

Hope to hear from you all soon.