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Comment by T-Lynn on April 14, 2009 at 3:15pm

Hi ,
What is the statment on Page 4 of the contract?

Comment by Anti M on April 14, 2009 at 1:40pm

Kathleen, he can travel to and from the US on official leave from Japan with just the ID card. Leave is like orders, being official papers and all that. He simply cannot fly anywhere else, the civilian passport is a very good idea, less of a hassle in the long run. Sorry, I didn't catch that he was coming back to the US. Silly me, I immediately thought of travel to fun places like Thailand, LOL.

If you look up the Japan visa requirements online, there will be a section on the SOFA, the Status of Forces Agreement. It outlines what a military member requires.

Military/SOFA Travelers: While active-duty U.S. military personnel may enter Japan under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with proper Department of Defense (DOD) identification and travel orders, all SOFA family members, civilian employees and contractors must have a valid passport and, in some cases, a SOFA visa to enter Japan. Active-duty military personnel should obtain a tourist passport prior to leaving the United States to accommodate off-duty travel elsewhere in Asia as obtaining one while in Japan can take several weeks. Personnel whose duties will include official travel should also obtain an Official Passport before coming to Japan to avoid delays of up to two months, as these overseas applications must be referred to a special office in Washington, adding to processing times. DOD travelers should consult the DOD Foreign Clearance Guide, DOD 4500.54 before leaving the United States.

Comment by Anti M on April 14, 2009 at 10:35am

If he wants to travel outside of Japan for personal reasons, he will need the civilian passport. The military passport can only be used in conjunction with official business, i.e. orders, TDY. He can't even go to Mexico or Canada with the military passport unless he has orders to go to those places. In my personal opinion, if he doesn't want a civilian passport, his loss. There's too much world out there to ignore it.

He is flat wrong about the page four ... the page four ONLY works if he is DEAD. If he is simply injured or incapacitated, the page four does nothing.

Although I never had a POA when I was in. Many reasons, most of them foolish and hard-headed.

Comment by Anti M on April 13, 2009 at 4:53pm

I don't know of a way to send things directly to the sailors, all the FPO mail goes to the mailroom on the ship. You can use fedex or UPS global, but only if he has an off base address where it can be sent. Does he know and trust anyone living off base?

Kim, ships at sea have internet access at times.

Comment by T-Lynn on April 13, 2009 at 3:38pm

Hi Candice,
Did your son say if there is a picture of him shaking hands with the Senator? If so that will be an keep sake for his memory book. I hope someone did snap a shot. Have a good day - watching the opening game of the Cubs!

Comment by Kim on April 12, 2009 at 10:09pm

Mary, I so agree, and thank you for stating this... I miss my son.. I did not hear from him on Easter, he is deployed. But I am so proud of him and the navy TODAY. This is why we are all together... I also love hearing all your Easter stories.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on April 12, 2009 at 4:17pm

A proud day for our Navy!!!

Comment by T-Lynn on April 12, 2009 at 2:53pm

Happy Easter everyone.
This site is such a blessing. One gets so much information and needed hugs. Talking about hugs - Kate, sending you a big hug. For you and your son! Enoy every moment. And wonderful Easter news: US Navy 1 - Pirates 0 !

Comment by Pat B on April 11, 2009 at 11:46pm

Melia, That's where her plane is so....I keep reading the base paper and you'd never know there was any Navy presence.

Comment by T-Lynn on April 11, 2009 at 10:38pm

Thanks Carol - I missed this one.

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