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Comment by T-Lynn on March 4, 2009 at 10:49am

Dear Jeff and Cora,
Thank you for listening to me. My son did have his ID stolen - shortly after arriving on his base. Luckily - his credit card and the Navy Federal responded quickly. And Alex is not even sure how it happend. He didn't have his internet up and running. But as of now - no -problems. I just wanted to share, so no other family would have this scare. I do have another question: this is with the subject of our sailors taking college classes on the base. Two of Alex's shipmates were in Japaneese launage classes, but the very last class they missed. ( The final!) Not becasue of goofing off - ship duty. But because they missed the final - they failed. The Navy then immediately took moneis out of their accout to repay the Navy for flunking! Now, I understand - the Navy is gracious to pay for our sailors to have college classes and if they fail becasue of their own faults - ok - the sailor/sailors have to pay back. But in this case - they Navy caused the problem of missing class. Alex said these guys are dishearted and the Navy took out the entire amount for the class at once - leaving the sailors with nothing to pay bills, etc. Well - until the next paycheck. What can be done about this? Wouldn't you think the Navy wants our sailors to learn the launage of the countyr our silors are station at? If I am out of line - please help put me back in my place. I do go "overboard" and over protective at times. but this just didn't seem right. Alex would like to take classes. He has his Asscoicates and wants to finsih with a degree. but even I am wary of this situation. Anyone - ideas? And can we find a way to help Alex's shipmates too? Can we Moms - Dads -etc - complain directly to the command of the post? Sorry getting emotionial - I'll go have some coffee and do some "crank duty" and wait to hear. Thank you for letting chew an ear. Terry

Comment by T-Lynn on March 4, 2009 at 12:11am

HI everyone,
Just saw a report on TV. There is a phoney message that is being sent around., to your email address'. From the IRS - that if you give them the following infor ;
Name - SS# - and credit card number with the 3 digit code on back - the IRS will send your refund - directly to that crediit card. This is not the IRS. I sent this nfomration to my son. I know our sailors are smart and computer savy, but I 'm not. I would not know this. So I am sharing. Just to help someone not fall into a problem. take care Terry

Comment by T-Lynn on March 2, 2009 at 10:13pm

Hi everyone,
I finally go the guts to try the chat room. I followed the instructions shared by Jeff. But the size! It is so small, I need a magnifier just to see it. Yes, I did try other keys to enlarge it - nothing. But I am so proud I tried. Thanks Jeff.

Comment by T-Lynn on March 2, 2009 at 9:30pm

Hi Kim, Many of the credit card companies will not speak with you, unless you are listed on that card. Our son had both myslef and his father placed on all his cards, to be able to help in situations like this. If you can reach your son, please ask him to have you and your husband added to his credit card. Our son even went to the Navy Lawyers to have us as powerof attorney to help in any situation. This way - if anything happened, we could help him in business or medical situations. Good Luck Terry

Comment by Kim on March 2, 2009 at 9:15pm

My son had a problem last week that I want to ask for advice on. He ordered something expensive from an online company. He gave our phone number. Both his credit card company and the company he ordered from phoned and asked for verification. He asked me to handle it. The company was ok with my verbal or but the credit card company would only speak to him. They gave their 888 number. I haven't heard if he straightened it out yet. They also told them that he could put my name and social security number on his account for authorization. They said I would not be responsible for the account. Has anyone had this problem?

Comment by T-Lynn on March 1, 2009 at 2:41pm

Hi Joan, So glad - so glad to hear this news. Thank you for sharing. Terry

Comment by T-Lynn on February 26, 2009 at 9:11pm

Thanks Melony. I will share this with my son. He had his identiy stolen after he arrived at Saebo. Luckily his credit card and the NavyFederal caught it and acted right away. Some guy in PA got my son's information. Now we are on Life Lock! And it is nice. Joan - so glad for the update. And I know we all are hoping for the rest of his flight to be a good one. I notice we Moms used the term" Welcome Aboard" to the new Moms. I like it, but I think it would be nice if we had a ship name. OUr kids are all on ships and in a way, so are all us, by loving our kids and the feelings we share missing them. I also, would like to know - where do you get the T-shirts ( Navy for Moms ) ? Need to get off - we are actually having a thunder/lightning storm here! This is funny for us in Rockford, Illinois to have this now. Take Care Terry

Comment by Kim on February 25, 2009 at 3:35pm

Staci
Bus Information: From Narita International Airport proceed to the DOD bus counter. Bus departs for Yokosuka at 3:30pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm daily.
I had the bus ride time wrong. It is 2-3 hours depending on traffic.
Even if someone is greeting him it is a good idea to have a backup plan.
My own experience arriving at Narita and getting lost is to ask for "D-O-D".
Find a sign with a question mark and say the three letters. Everyone is really nice and helpfull but the Japanese are very self conscious and don't like to speak English fearing their English is not perfect.

Comment by Kim on February 25, 2009 at 8:58am

My son never communicates and he was no different with his sponser. He had to change planes in Tokyo for a flight to Fukuoka. From there it is a 2 hour bus ride but he didn't know how to get the bus. At the airport I asked for the uso. They didn't have one (at JFK??) so they sent him to the first class lounge. There was a Japanese women who explained the Tokyo airport to him. He would have to change terminals. She told him to go to information at Fukuoka and ask for the military. She also upgraded him to business class which was nice. Last November I went to Japan on business. My instructions were to go to the D.O.D. booth at the Tokyo airport and they instructed me how to find the right bus for the bus for the base that I was going to. They only advice that I can give is that everyone at the airport pretended like they did not speak English when we asked for help. Find the sign with a big question mark to ask for help. My son ended up doing better than me. It took me an hour to find the bus. Yokuska is an hour ride by bus and Sasebo is a two hour ride by bus. Having yen with you is important. The base will accept US dollars but the airport won't.

Comment by T-Lynn on February 24, 2009 at 11:20pm

Thanks Tina and Cecilia. I was wondering about Alex being in his dress whites. He carried one of those Tide Pens with him. And he would almost freeze when little kids went by him. Basicly - if he didn't move - maybe they would not touch him with those sticky little hands! But to hear he was a target. And now adays that sends chills down your spine. Cecilia, that sounds fun to have a celebration so close. Hope you danced! I have two sons - the oldest Nic is home and a DJ for a the readio staion here in Rockford, Illinois
( WZOK 97.5 FM) Alex is my baby Both are single. They had young ladies they were very sweet on, but it didn't work out. Have a good evening and thanks for listening. Terry

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