 In the United States Navy, sailors rely on the support of their families during deployments. Being a part of a forward-deployed group, the USS Patriot held a family day as their way of saying thanks to the wives and children of sailors aboard the ship. The kids were excited to get a chance to walk around the spaces. They completed a family-fund PQS, so they got to learn certain things about the ship in combat and in the deck department and engineering. When they all ran around, they had a great time. The spouses got, you know, I think, a chance to see what their husbands do every day. And so I think it was overall success. On top of raising the morale, Family Day also encouraged camaraderie between the families and crew members aboard the USS Patriot. Seaman Sara Villegas, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan.