Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

1316 members

Description

For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.

Weather - Norfolk

Comments Discussions Members

communication on ship

by peat

Oct 8, 2010

ok ive been hearing alot of different versions of what to expect. 

ive been hearing that my sailor will be able to communicate with me while deployed OTHER than snail mail. Captain(as well as other personel) has told him that he encourages facebook, email, phone calls etc.

 

but the families of sailors tell me i shouldnt expect much communication while they are deployed.  and im kinda sadden since it will be for a year.

 

are they atleast able to make a phone call here and there and would an international phone card be able to work or would that only work with a land line?

 

thanks for your help

Load Previous Replies
  • up

    Depending upon what type of jobs they have will depend upon how much access and time they have to e-mail. I would get 3-6 emails a day fromy my son 3-4 times a week. But he had easier access then some of the others. But no matter how much you get from him -- e-mail him daily. He will enjoy the mail. Last deployment I didn't get one phone call, but some others did get 2-3 calls.
    1

    Oct 8, 2010

    • up

      navywife72

      I think it all depends on the ship I get emails everyday we sometime email back and forth when he has time and calls at least every other day. So I think every ship and every deployment is different
      1

      Oct 10, 2010

      • up

        tasstables

        International call are very costly .. They can email .. but please watch what is written. dont give any idea where they are  please keep them safe....

        always let them know thing are good even if they are not the best  they have a lot on thire mind. and sometimes dont get much sleep.. .....and always let them know you love them and are proud of them.

        Dec 29, 2010