Haitian Baby found in Box on Nassau
By Shannon

Interesting story with a happy ending.  Read about the baby found on Jason’s ship here.

24th MEU helps Erect Interim Care Facility, Participate in Food Push Haiti Relief Efforts
By Shannon

Here is a recent news article on the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Jason is a part of.  Still no word on how long they will be in Haiti.
Read more here.

More on USS Nassau in Haiti
By Shannon

I just found another article which gives a better idea of how Jason’s MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit), and more specifically his ship expects to help in the relief efforts in Haiti beginning this weekend.  According to the article, his ship has one of the largest ship-borne hospitals in the US Navy and is expected to [...]

24 MEU Heads to Haiti
By Shannon

Now that it is in the papers, I can share with you that Jason’s ship has been diverted to Haiti.  He was expecting to head out east towards the Mediterranean.  I know the Marines will be happy to participate in this crucial relief effort.
You can read the New Bern Sun Journal article here.

United Family in Disney
By Shannon

In December, we took a much needed vacation to Disney World in Orlando.  This was a first for all of us except Jason, and we had a blast.  One of the main reasons for this trip was Jason’s upcoming 7 month deployment.  Besides that trip, we were also finishing the work-ups portion of his deployment, [...]

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Hazel: Awesome! Looks like you had fun! Great pictures!

Shirley Smith: Take care and Fly Safe. I will be looking forward to your updates. Love, Shirley

Hilda & Paul: Dear Jason, Thanks for letting us know that you are deploying. We wish you good luck and a safe...

Sean: Nice job, Sir -

Heidi Schlagheck: Congrats Congrats!! I am so glad you were finally able to run this race and enjoy it so much as...

Dru Forrest: Shannon-truly amazing journey!

Hannah Cordill: Shannon- You are amazing! I am so proud of you for making your dream come true. Such an inspiration...

Hazel: Wow! What a great story! Congratulations super mom! See you at Shamrock?