USS IWO JIMA FRG

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We are here to have fun but have just a few guidelines.
*The purpose of the IWO JIMA Family Readiness Group is to plan, coordinate, and conduct activities to enhance family readiness.

One of the biggest challenges I see among military spouses today is connection. Somewhere along the way, we stopped show...
02/10/2026

One of the biggest challenges I see among military spouses today is connection. Somewhere along the way, we stopped showing up for each other the way we used to. Friendships aren’t forming as easily. Socials aren’t packed like they once were. Spouse clubs exist—but attendance is at an all-time low.

And honestly? We’ve got to do better.

Ask yourself this: if an emergency happened right now and your service member was gone, who would you call? Who’s on your emergency list? Someone nearby—in the same city, the same state? Or someone hundreds or thousands of miles away?

Those local connections matter more than we sometimes realize.

Please don’t sit at home carrying everything alone. This life is hard enough—we were never meant to do it by ourselves. Reach out. Show up. Make that first awkward introduction. Build your village.

There are so many opportunities waiting for you:
• The USO is always hosting something fun.
• ASYMCA offers incredible support and events.
• MWR is constantly creating chances to connect, unwind, and just enjoy life.

You belong here. Your presence matters. Your story matters.
Let’s rebuild our community—one conversation, one coffee, one event at a time. 💪💙

Special Message from our Commanding Officer. I am reaching out to you personally to give you an update on the Iwo Jimate...
02/10/2026

Special Message from our Commanding Officer.

I am reaching out to you personally to give you an update on the Iwo Jima
team. You may have lost contact with your loved one for some time. This is
due to a heightened operational security status we implemented to protect
our Sailors, Marines, and families. This allows the crew to operate in a
safe environment while remaining committed to the mission and to each other.
Know that you are in our thoughts as we complete our mission and soon you
will be able to connect with your loved one. On behalf of our Commanding
Officer and the crew, we thank you for your continued support.

02/10/2026

FYI….

02/10/2026
02/09/2026

‼️This event, and all Homecoming posts shared from this page, are for Sailors only, not applicable for Marines.‼️

✨Excited to share the Evite for the USS IWO Jima LHD-7 and ARG Homecoming Meeting. ✨

We are also excited that the USS San Antonio, Fort Lauderdale, TACRON21 and Phibron8 will be joining us.

We did attempt to coordinate with BMU-2 and ACU-4; however, things did not work out. If your Sailor is part of BMU-2 or ACU-4, please reach out directly to your unit’s Ombudsman for homecoming information, as we do not have visibility on their plans.

ℹ️ Please review the Evite and reach out to the FRG Team with any questions.
✅RSVP via the Evite link attached to this post.

📣USS IWO Jima LHD-7 Home Coming Meeting and ARG📣
🗓️February 23rd (2/23/26)
⏰6:00PM-7:00PM
🚸Children are welcome; however, childcare will not be provided.
📍1432 Hewitt Drive. Virginia Beach, VA 23459
Carl Brashear Conference and Catering Center/Bingo-Hall JEB LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY
📢RSVP Deadline February 19th (2/19/26) @ 6PM
✅Water and Cookies will be provided.
❌No outside food or beverages.
🛑Unfortunately, due to potential OPSEC considerations, we are unable to stream the meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our Sailors safe.

🫱🏻‍🫲🏻This will be an in-person event, hosted by the FFSC, with both your FRG Team and our Ombudsman partners in attendance a well.

Good evening IWO JIMA families!We are happy to announce that families from USS SAN ANTONIO and USS FORT LAUDERDALE have ...
02/08/2026

Good evening IWO JIMA families!

We are happy to announce that families from USS SAN ANTONIO and USS FORT LAUDERDALE have been invited to attend our Homecoming Brief. Their Ombudsmen were wonderful to speak with, and we’re very excited to continue working together as an ARG.

We’re also excited to share that the TACRON 21 Ombudsman will be joining us at the Homecoming Brief as well.

We did attempt to coordinate with BMU-2, ACU-4, and PHIBRON; however, things did not work out. If your Sailor is part of BMU-2, ACU-4, or PHIBRON, please reach out directly to your unit’s Ombudsman for homecoming information, as we do not have visibility on their plans.

Once again, the USS IWO JIMA FRG and Ombudsman Team are happy to serve and look forward to seeing you on February 23rd at the Homecoming Brief!

Are you getting as excited as we are? Homecoming is getting closer! 🎉
We’re also thrilled to announce that Tammie Boutell has stepped into the role of Co-Chair for Homecoming planning. She’s doing an amazing job and is already hard at work on our Night Before Homecoming Party—details coming soon, so stay tuned! 👀✨

Good afternoon, IWO JIMA families!I hope everyone is having a lovely Saturday.This is a friendly reminder that the FRG w...
02/07/2026

Good afternoon, IWO JIMA families!
I hope everyone is having a lovely Saturday.

This is a friendly reminder that the FRG will not share homecoming dates on our page. Please do not ask, “What is the date the ship returns?”

We fully understand that many of you need to book travel, request time off, and make other arrangements. However, due to OPSEC, we cannot provide or post specific dates. Protecting our Sailors and Marines is our top priority, and we will not place them in potential harm.

When dates are shared publicly, that information can be used by adversaries. For that reason, we ask that you do not ask for dates, do not post dates, and do not speculate about dates—all of this helps keep our loved ones safe.

We look forward to seeing those of you who RSVP’d for the Homecoming Brief, where we will be sharing important information within approved guidelines.

Please note:
• The meeting will not be livestreamed
• The meeting will not be recorded
• No videos or content from the meeting will be posted

This decision is due to potential OPSEC and PERSEC concerns. Safety will not be compromised.

We sincerely apologize to those who are not local and unable to attend. We will share as much information as possible afterward without violating any rules or restrictions.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support.
We truly appreciate every last one of you. 💙⚓️

Good morning, IWO JIMA families! 🌅Quick update on our Homecoming Brief scheduled for February 23rd: • The IWO JIMA Ombud...
02/06/2026

Good morning, IWO JIMA families! 🌅

Quick update on our Homecoming Brief scheduled for February 23rd:
• The IWO JIMA Ombudsman Team will be present and happy to answer any questions you may have.
• The TACRON 21 Ombudsman has confirmed she will be attending and looks forward to connecting with her TACRON families.
• We are currently coordinating with ACU-4, BMU-2, and PHIBRON to see if their Ombudsmen would like to join us as well.

We truly appreciate your patience and support as we navigate the excitement (and a little chaos 😉) that comes with homecoming.
We hope to see you there! ⚓️💙

02/05/2026
02/04/2026
Free cake USO Naval Station Norfolk, count me in!
02/04/2026

Free cake USO Naval Station Norfolk, count me in!

🥳Happy 85th Birthday USO🥳

Drop by J50 TODAY from 1030-1300 to celebrate with us!

🎂Let us treat you to a FREE lunch and of course BIRTHDAY CAKE!

⭐️Event is open to service members and their dependents with DoD ID

🤫We won't tell anyone you had a slice or two of cake. That's between you and those working 😉

02/03/2026

❤️ USS IWO JIMA FRG Valentine’s Day Potluck ❤️

Join the USS IWO JIMA FRG for a Valentine’s Day Potluck filled with your favorite potluck dishes, great company, music, and fun decades trivia!

This is a chance to connect with other IWO JIMA family members and friends, share a dish, enjoy some laughs, and build community with those who truly understand this journey.

📅 Date: 2/14/2026
⏰ Time: 12-3PM
📍 Location: Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads

👉 Please RSVP via Evite by 2/12/2026, 6PM:
https://evite.me/VHRS2MM6gG

We can’t wait to see you and celebrate together!
💘⚓️💙7️⃣🇱🇷

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