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Corpsmen in Okinawa
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For all Moms who have Corpsmen sons and/or daughters in Okinawa, Japan
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Latest Activity: Mar 14, 2022
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Comment by AnaMaria on November 20, 2015 at 9:37am
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Thanks for the replies. Now I can sleep better, the thought of not able to see my son for two years was " killing " me. I keep asking my son for his address but so far no info. The address is not the same for all right?
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Comment by Trish from Texas on November 16, 2015 at 7:44pm
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Same with our son...he got there in May and came home for Christmas that same year. He got to stay for almost 2 weeks, but it took an entire day to get here, and they lose a day going back because of the time difference. United Airlines has more direct flights this year, so that shaves off about 7 hours of flight time. Yay!
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Comment by carafid1 on November 16, 2015 at 5:38pm
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Usually. Mine came home after 9 months he could have come home again but he took leave in Tokyo he wanted to explore over there and he is going to Thailand before he heads back to the states. Mine is also there for two years which will be up hopefully april/may never know with the Navy
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Oh he was able to use his phone so the guy from Verizon was right after all. But yeah he needs to get another one there.
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Hello moms according my son he will in Okinawa for 2 years. Can he come home for a few days Ina year or so?
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I don't know about your son's unit, but the clinic where our son works required them to buy a phone with a local number so they could reach them at any time of the day or night. He wasn't allowed to use the phone he had brought with him from the U.S.
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Thanks Trish. So adding the international features won't matter? I called and it went through but now the question is when he will be able to pick it up.
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@AnaMaria...I wouldn't be too concerned. The cell carriers we have in the states don't work over there, so they have to get services over there once they finish checking into the barracks, their assigned clinic or unit, and then finishing up any paperwork. The best way to communicate with him without spending a lot will be Skype, FaceTime, or other services like that. We send care packages from home on a monthly basis and they usually get there within a week. I wouldn't send anything perishable, since it could take a full week (or more) to get there whether you send it overnight or regular delivery. They also have stores nearby for them to shop at, but our son requests specialty bbq sauces and stuff all the time. :)Hope you get to speak with him soon!
P.S. They did have the last few days off for Veteran's Day, so that could have caused a delay in him getting in touch, too. :)
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Thanks for your prompt reply. Can we send food items to them for Christmas?
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Hi AnaMaria I sent you a message. It takes a couple of days for them to get a Japanese phone. If you need any help let me know my son is over there has been since April 2014
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