re:Son going to Bahrain - I have so many questions!!!! - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T07:32:41Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/reson-going-to-bahrain-i?groupUrl=bahrainmoms&commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A10168645&groupId=1971797%3AGroup%3A115446&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy Grandson just left for Bah…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2017-04-27:1971797:Comment:101686452017-04-27T12:42:31.810ZDavids gramahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/EdnaMMailloux
My Grandson just left for Bahrain job is MA. Will he be able to call from his cell when he gets there. Of course wish he was stateside.
My Grandson just left for Bahrain job is MA. Will he be able to call from his cell when he gets there. Of course wish he was stateside. Thank you all for all the val…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-01:1971797:Comment:67545262012-01-01T19:21:37.253ZShelly S Proud Navy Momhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2d2kxvkymb9vb
Thank you all for all the valuable info on Bahrain. My son is getting ready to venture there this coming June with training in Mississipi and California first. Right now he is an MA in Norfolk VA and currently doesn't have his 30 day leave scheduled. I am not sure if he knows he has to look into this ahead of time but I will have to mention it to him. Sometimes I think the younger Sailors don't want to ask too many ?s and rely on being guided on what to do and sadly sometimes that just doesn't…
Thank you all for all the valuable info on Bahrain. My son is getting ready to venture there this coming June with training in Mississipi and California first. Right now he is an MA in Norfolk VA and currently doesn't have his 30 day leave scheduled. I am not sure if he knows he has to look into this ahead of time but I will have to mention it to him. Sometimes I think the younger Sailors don't want to ask too many ?s and rely on being guided on what to do and sadly sometimes that just doesn't happen. Same with the passport issues....am I understanding correctly that this will be taken care of also for them before they leave? Or do they have to inquire and get all this processed them self? So many questions.......thank goodness for all my Navy for Moms friends. If any of you have any other important info for a very worried mom please message me back. Thanks so much and Happy New Year to all. My Son to is an MA3 now and…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-12-13:1971797:Comment:67175052011-12-13T14:27:20.679ZMarie L. Loguehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_1n9zkkb3uqgso
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<p>My Son to is an MA3 now and just got orders for Bahrain. He will be going to the schools you mentioned as well. I believe he is going sometime around June too. This site has been so helpful. The Girls on here are so supportive and sweet. The N4M site has gotten me all the thru bc and now I will rely on the support of all the Moms once again to help get me through the deployment. </p>
<p>Thank you so very much for being here! God Bless you all! (Big N4M Hug)</p>
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<p>My Son to is an MA3 now and just got orders for Bahrain. He will be going to the schools you mentioned as well. I believe he is going sometime around June too. This site has been so helpful. The Girls on here are so supportive and sweet. The N4M site has gotten me all the thru bc and now I will rely on the support of all the Moms once again to help get me through the deployment. </p>
<p>Thank you so very much for being here! God Bless you all! (Big N4M Hug)</p>
<p>Fair winds and Following Seas</p> My Son is also an MA an has r…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-12-12:1971797:Comment:67152912011-12-12T14:47:42.692ZMarie L. Loguehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_1n9zkkb3uqgso
<p>My Son is also an MA an has received orders to Bahrain. Thank you so much for all this helpful info.</p>
<p>My Son is also an MA an has received orders to Bahrain. Thank you so much for all this helpful info.</p> Hi, my son went to Bahrain la…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-07-20:1971797:Comment:57683222011-07-20T02:27:07.534ZDonnanavymom/Ship 12 Div. 378https://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2kzr6c5guybz9
<p>Hi, my son went to Bahrain last year on Christmas Eve and got back this past April. He took his laptop and got a cell phone when he got to Bahrain. He can use his debit card and get a nex card for use while he is over there. My son had his wallet stolen while he was over there and I had a hard time getting things cancelled for him. I would get a power of attorney so you can conduct business for him while is is gone. </p>
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<p>My son came home before he deployed, but came on harp…</p>
<p>Hi, my son went to Bahrain last year on Christmas Eve and got back this past April. He took his laptop and got a cell phone when he got to Bahrain. He can use his debit card and get a nex card for use while he is over there. My son had his wallet stolen while he was over there and I had a hard time getting things cancelled for him. I would get a power of attorney so you can conduct business for him while is is gone. </p>
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<p>My son came home before he deployed, but came on harp duty (recruiting duty) for 2 weeks..that will not burn up any of his leave days. My son's ship is forward deployed, so he flies to Bahrain. He will go back in October. I program Google alerts for Bahrain on my computer to keep up with the news from there. </p> He can buy a prepaid phone th…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-04-30:1971797:Comment:36663392010-04-30T02:40:32.161ZRiasitohttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Riasito
He can buy a prepaid phone there at the NEX. He can bring his laptop. He does not need a civilian passport. Yes he can use his debit card as long as he calls his bank and informs them that he will be leaving the country. My son was supposed to get leave before leaving the country, but was not able to either. I had to fly out to California to see him. He recently came home from Bahrain for his 30 day leave. OMG it was so good to see him. He loves the Navy. He will be in Bahrain for another 10…
He can buy a prepaid phone there at the NEX. He can bring his laptop. He does not need a civilian passport. Yes he can use his debit card as long as he calls his bank and informs them that he will be leaving the country. My son was supposed to get leave before leaving the country, but was not able to either. I had to fly out to California to see him. He recently came home from Bahrain for his 30 day leave. OMG it was so good to see him. He loves the Navy. He will be in Bahrain for another 10 mos. He is also mobile security. Have your son look him up when he gets there! My son is Jim Wydra. Take care and good luck.<br />
Maria Rohloff Your son will love Bahrain!tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-04-29:1971797:Comment:36655272010-04-29T22:14:55.827Zerics momhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/ericsmom295
Your son will love Bahrain!
Your son will love Bahrain! My son is an MA and is in Mob…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-04-29:1971797:Comment:36652392010-04-29T20:32:37.759ZDoreenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_13hrgom7u4efd
My son is an MA and is in Mobile Security = he has been in Bahrain since March of 2009 and has not been home since November of 2008!!!! He tried for leave in July but was turned down -- so now is going to try for August - if not - maybe Christmas. He did not get leave before he was deployed - but we did go down to California for a long weekend to see him before he left. He has missed my father's funeral and will miss his sister's graduation - and our relatives have increased quite a bit since…
My son is an MA and is in Mobile Security = he has been in Bahrain since March of 2009 and has not been home since November of 2008!!!! He tried for leave in July but was turned down -- so now is going to try for August - if not - maybe Christmas. He did not get leave before he was deployed - but we did go down to California for a long weekend to see him before he left. He has missed my father's funeral and will miss his sister's graduation - and our relatives have increased quite a bit since he left. He is doing really well and seems to like what he is doing - but would like to come home on leave. He is stationed there for two years.<br />
He bought a prepaid phone over there and has to buy minutes -- if he is on base - we take turn calling. Otherwise it is cheaper and sometimes easier to catch him on facebook. It is easier - cause then you have time to think what to say and on the phone the time goes by fast. It costs us about 73 cents a minute to call him - but it is worth it!!! Thanks Theresa for getting ba…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-04-29:1971797:Comment:36645622010-04-29T15:43:36.231Zjulie(Shane's Mom)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/julie322
Thanks Theresa for getting back to me ! Hope everything goes well for your son and that he comes back to you safely!<br />
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Thanks Theresa for getting back to me ! Hope everything goes well for your son and that he comes back to you safely!<br />
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Julie(Shane's Mom) Hi Stevesmom(Donna)! Thanks f…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-04-29:1971797:Comment:36645492010-04-29T15:35:42.645Zjulie(Shane's Mom)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/julie322
Hi Stevesmom(Donna)! Thanks for the info and I'm sure i"ll be asking you alot more questions as time goes on. Like now....You talked about the cell phones...even if we both have blackberry contracted phones( his is international enabled I think he just has to change something with his Verizon plan to enable international use , i beleive he already has sim card, and if we add international calling is it still easier for him to get a prepaid? But can he still text my blackberry ?
Hi Stevesmom(Donna)! Thanks for the info and I'm sure i"ll be asking you alot more questions as time goes on. Like now....You talked about the cell phones...even if we both have blackberry contracted phones( his is international enabled I think he just has to change something with his Verizon plan to enable international use , i beleive he already has sim card, and if we add international calling is it still easier for him to get a prepaid? But can he still text my blackberry ?