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Comment by Mommalinda on May 21, 2013 at 11:39am

Yes, my son makes very good living.  I do believe though when there is a Death in your family, that should take a higher importance then a Officer going to Italy.  Just my own thoughts and opinion.  Paying for the ticket to get to the funeral was fine, just wanted to make sure he was there to say goodbye.  We learned a lesson and don't even try and get a ride.  He buys his ticket and all is good!! 

Comment by Lorna on May 21, 2013 at 10:01am

Thanks, for the information.  I really appreciated   As for my son!!  Unfortunately he is another victim of the economy!!  Has a degree, student loans, etc.  But he loves his country!!  It is sad, that a lot of our sons and daughters are not appreciated enough by their nation!!  After the sacrifice for country!!  It bothers me!!  Looking at so many people sitting down waiting for their checks to arrive in the mail.  My son, my father, bother, grandfather, had serve in the military!! 

Comment by erinsmom on May 20, 2013 at 11:11pm

Thank you Lady Hamilton.  They don't pay income tax on the money they earn in Bahrain.  My daughter's housing is taken care of and she's saving as much as possible.  On her last leave, she paid for her own travel so she had control over the where and when.  I'm proud of her.

Comment by chriscwick on May 20, 2013 at 3:44pm

Yep, true. My Chris paid $1,200 for his way home.

Comment by Mommalinda on May 20, 2013 at 2:52pm

Yes unfortunately this is true.  My son has been there for 29 months.  He has come home on leave twice.  He has had to pay for both trips.  Very expensive.  When his Grandfather who was military died, I called he Red Cross went through all the channels they had him reserved on a Transporter.  Two days before he was to leave he was bumped off for a Officer who was meeting his wife in Italy.  So he had to buy a last minute ticket home.  Very disappointing in the way this was handled.  

Comment by Lorna on May 20, 2013 at 2:39pm

My son is station in Bahrain for 24 mths!! He said that he will be able to get vacations after a year.  But he told me that he has to pay his way back home if he wants to come home for vacations.  That is sooo unfair...  Is not the same to all, If they are station in the US, I can understand, but overseas!! Is a killer.  They don't make a lot of money.  I was wondering if such info, that my son told me is correct?  Please advise, if somebody knows... I am sad...

Comment by chriscwick on May 13, 2013 at 2:16pm

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
and
NSA Bahrain

Comment by Tmgoplay on May 13, 2013 at 10:34am

Ditto on that

Comment by Sailors mom2011 on May 10, 2013 at 9:15pm

My son has been over there for a year, he recently bought an iphone and has told us about an app called Voxer PTT . It is a walkie talkie type communication over internet. Simple to use, just like using a walkie talkie. I like it because now I can contact him when I need, usually he can answer right away unless he is working, and it is free. No more expensive phone calls. We also use facetime, facebook, and OoVoo (videophone). when he is underweigh, we have less opportunity, as internet isn't as available away from land.

Comment by tysmom on May 10, 2013 at 8:24pm

Your sailors can purchase wifi when they get there. If you and your sailor both have iPhones you can text & FaceTime. Plus we loaded "whatsapp" for $1/month before he left and we use it for texting & pics primarily and so far it has worked great! Good luck!

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