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Advice for Sailors about Overseas Duty
I was just wondering (for his sake) if we could make a list of tips and general advice for sailors that are new to overseas duty. I was thinking of information regarding communication, finances, what to expect, and anything else you guys think would be relevant for a new sailor to know.
Thanks for your time!! <3
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Permalink Reply by Navy Ma on
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My son and several others have been victims of theft. Lock up everything, Id's, debit, credit cards also. You may have him add someone to his bank account in the event of credit card theft. This way that person can contact the banking institution on his behalf. Cancel, re issue of cards. etc. We had to make a 3 way call from my son in Japan, me here in New Orleans and Navy Federal Credit Union in Va. When my sailor comes home on leave first thing he wants to do is add me to his account to prevent the headache of trying to do this while out at sea. Hope this little tid bit of info helps.
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Don't forget Power of Attorney if he/she is not married. Also .... get a passport prior to going overseas. If they are overseas have them get one through the embassy.
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Expect him to be homesick! My son was SHOCKED at how homesick he was! The sleep change and total newness really took him off guard. All is well now but at first, that was hard!
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i agree,
lack of sleep and the cramped quarters traveling there, my kid was burnt out, overwhelmed, and stressed to the max. I believe it was due to lack of sleep. She LOVES it there now...once she got some real uninterupted sleep she was great!
I agree with the power of attorney and the passport, mine didn't do that, but will be when she comes home on leave.
They make friends pretty quick..there is always someone to talk/hang out with. My daughter says there is so much to see you are never bored.
I would advise not to us his ATM off base...My daughter usually pulls out yen on base and uses that off base. I've heard of a few cases of fraud..not worth the headache...same for when they are underway and in port, mine does use her ATM to pull money out, but it is confusing to figure out the bank statements...just keep that in mind..keep track (log) when and how much you pull out in port.
Dont bring your cell phone with you because if it works you are charged an arm and a leg...AT&T told us 1.65/min
I put a military hold on her line...it's good until she is back in the states. He can get a cell phone plan in Yoko.
Get ready to send care packages when he is at sea...it keeps them going...Mine appreciates microwaveable food, and junk! I also signed up for a cookie club from Cheryls cookies ...every other month she gets 2 dozen cookies...I got a special for 19.99...there are a lot of places like this..and they dont charge tax or shipping if going to an FPO/AP.
when I send care packages I use the flat rate boxes from the post office (you can have them delivered to your front door and they are FREE) they cost 12.50 when you mail them and they hold quite a bit.
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Permalink Reply by LittlePonyExpress936 on
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thank you so much! all of you!!! :)
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Permalink Reply by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on
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Hi LittlePony, tell him to get his phone at the Softbank outlet on base. There is also one out in town, but the one on base offers a plan that lets them call home unlimited for $70.00 a month, and I think that includes the payment for buying the phone. I think Kelcie got a phone at Softbank when she first got there, but she got it off base and it's been kind of a hassle, but it was nice while I was there, cause she gave me one of her phones to use, while she kept the other with her, so we could stay in contact without any problem while she was working, or had to go do something.
I know you are new to our group, so the best advice I can give is HANG IN THERE. This is a really good group of mom's who are more than happy to help out in any way we can. It IS hard having our kiddo's so stinking far from home, but together, we get thru it. -
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If they have a laptop, have them sign up for Skype. It's free and when they get to shore they can Skype you for free. There's also a phone account you can get through Skype for about 10-12 dollars per month, much cheaper than standard phone rates. Like half!
I send a lot of cookies and candy because they share everything they get. For Christmas I sent a very small Christmas tree with ornaments and a stocking along with cookies. I hope they can set up the Christmas tree somewhere. It's just a very small way of bringing home to the ship.
Good Luck out there, Moms and Wives!
MimiKat
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Wow...thank you for the info there is a lot to take in. My son called today from Pensacola and said that he got his orders and will be on the USS George Washington. Won't be for awhile yet, but at least he knows where he is going. We have a lot to learn, but I am very excited for him. Thanks again for all the helpful advice for sailors going overseas.
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