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Please I need a eased mind.. My Sailor was home for 2 weeks... The Greatest time... He left yesterday.. Please can anyone tell me,when will I hear from him. How long is this flight, time zone, and can we communicate. Please I need to ease my mind.. Thanks

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Comment by TomatoPotato on June 14, 2014 at 4:10pm

I know it is hard but take a deep breath.  It can take almost 24 hours to get to Diego Garcia. 

Have you visited here:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Garcia

and

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/nsf_diego_garci...

My husband was stationed in Diego Garcia for a year almost 20 years ago.  Communication has only gotten better.  There is much for him to do.  Check out the links and take a deep breath.

Comment by Anti M on June 14, 2014 at 6:25pm

I was on DG myself quite a while ago.  Communications have improved greatly, especially since they now have internet access.  Not sure if they have it in their rooms or not.  

The time difference is 12 hours ahead of us (I'm in Mountain TZ, adjust for where you are).

It is not just one flight, it is several.  Takes a day to get there, he must check in, and get some rest.  Might be a couple days before you hear from him.

Comment by Jennie C on June 16, 2014 at 1:30pm
Thank you so much.... I did speak with him...
Comment by Jennie C on June 16, 2014 at 1:50pm
Am I aloud to visit him out in DG.. ?? Anyone know?
Comment by Navy for Moms Admin on June 16, 2014 at 5:01pm

Hello folks, 

Please be very careful about posting sensitive information.

Do not forget the importance of OPSEC when posting on this site. Sharing specific dates regarding ship movements can jeopardize the safety of our Sailors. Please review our Community Guidelines: http://navyformoms.com/forum/topics/navy-for-moms-n4m-community 

Thanks!

-Tiffany 

Comment by Proudcomom on September 27, 2014 at 7:45am
Hi Jennie C,
Just found out that my sailor will be stationed at Diego Garcia. I've never heard of this place before yesterday. Has your sailor settled in?

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