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Wi fi?

My son is stationed on the destroyer in Norfolk. Is there any wifi while he is at the base? I was hoping we could FaceTime or Skype before he ships out.
Lisa

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Permalink Reply by Lizb on October 20, 2013 at 10:40pm
Alsmom1994- my son is also on a destroyer there he says there are computers that they can use but his does not have wifi for personal computers.
Permalink Reply by Alsmom1994 on October 21, 2013 at 12:10am
Dang it. I was really hoping he could face time with me and show me around his quarters.
Permalink Reply by ChrisyDVM(Chris'sMom) on October 21, 2013 at 6:21am
He can email and FB on ship but when out at sea internet connection is spotty sometimes. While in port he can use his own computer around base.
Permalink Reply by Ken-55 (OS Dad) on October 21, 2013 at 9:30am

Morning, I saw this and just texted my son . . . he said Building C-9 has a Five Guys, pool tables, Subway and free WiFi. He offered to help your son out if he can't find where it is. Msg me his contact info if you want my son to call/text him.

Permalink Reply by Ken-55 (OS Dad) on October 21, 2013 at 9:40am

Also found this info online:

This map may help you point him in the right direction.

Liberty & Recreation Centers

Wind & Sea Recreation Center at C-9
Location: 9475 Bacon Ave., Bldg. C-9
Phone: (757) 444-4033
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday, 2 to 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
Information & Amenities:
* Wi-Fi internet
* Snack Bar
* Quarterly holiday/theme parties
* Liberty trip sign up
* Pool tables
* Ping Pong table
* Individual TV viewing area
* PS3, Xbox, & Xbox360, Wii with a large game library
* UFC & WWE, NFL, March Madness pay per view events
* Large theater room with 800+ titles from Navy Motion Picture Service
* Regular tournaments including Texas Hold 'em, Pool and on Gaming systems

Also located inside C-9 is Bellisimo's Cafe where we proudly serve Starbucks coffee, Combat Zone Gaming Center and the Wind & Surf Internet Cafe.

Wind & Sea Recreation Center at Q-80
Location: 1910 Decatur Ave., Bldg. Q-80 (second deck)
Phone: (757) 444-1216
Hours of operation: 
Monday - Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.
Amenities:
* Internet Computers
* Wi-Fi internet
* Gaming computers
* Tournament Tuesday
* Pool tables
* Ping Pong tables
* Individual TV viewing area
* PS3,& Xbox360, Wii with a large game library
* Sound Room with instruments provided
* Movie theater room with 800+ titles from Navy Motion Picture Service

Wind & Surf Internet Café at C-9
Location: Building C-9, Second deck, 9475 Bacon Avenue
Phone: (757) 444-2888
Hours of operation: 
Monday - Thursday, 2 to 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Closed

Permalink Reply by Alsmom1994 on October 21, 2013 at 11:18am
Thank you Ken,
I'm sure he will be thrilled to get this info.
Permalink Reply by beachmom76 on October 24, 2013 at 8:23am

Tell your son that Q-80 is the big gym down by the aircraft carrier piers. Great building! C-9 is close to Gate 2, near the chapel.Most people think of it as the food court. When we lived on the base, connections always seemed to run slow, so don't be dismayed if technology doesn't work as well as you hoped.

Permalink Reply by tatmom4rc(Ship12, Div. 204) on January 7, 2014 at 4:58pm

Hopefully by now you have had an opportunity to Skype.  They can't on ship - but like posted below they can go to the rooms provided and Skype from there. My son is on a Destroyer too.He usually sends me a text in advance so we can coordinate his Skype sessions.  Unfortunately, they are not very often, but I got to see him over the Holidays.

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