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Anyone have a son or daughter in or heading to Behrain
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Both my husband and my friend Troy have made portcalls at Bahrain. They seemed to have liked it quite a bit. The base there is very secure, and one of the safer places in the Middle East. I know Troy couldn't call us from his cellphone, there was no service for his plan (don't recall what he had). Make sure your son has a hard copy of the phone numbers he will want, if he can't get service, he may not be able to access his phone list. I don't know about mail, but I assume they'll have access to an FPO/APO like any other base. It will be slow.
I know they keep the guys busy, but I understand there's enough activities no one should get terribly bored. The shopping is fabulous! Tell him you'd like him to visit the Gold Suq (sook) if he has the chance. Bahrain is one of the places I'd like to go! But then, I'm a culture and history junkie.
Then again, if he's guarding oil platforms, he may be bored out of his skull, I've heard that from Navy buddies too.
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Permalink Reply by Denise on
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Thank you for your response, I feel less anxious than what I was. I think it was just the thought of him shipping out right out of school and even before he had time to check out his base, for him it was the not knowing how he was getting there. I talked to him right before his plane left and he sounded good and much more relaxed, there was about nine of them going, so he was not alone. We will be fine, thanks for your support.
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Permalink Reply by Gary on
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My son was over there for 1 year. He loved it. He wants to go back. He told me it was safer over there than most major citys.
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It seems that Bahrain is a place that you dont think you will enjoy, but from what I hear those who have been there would have no problem going back. I cant wait to hear his opinion, it is sure to be good. Thanks for your response, it has helped me to be less anxious about his deployment. Thanks again
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My son was there last March for a few days on his way to Iraq. He liked it. He also stopped there in Oct. on his way home. He just told me tonight that he may be headed back to Iraq again in March.
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It seems there a lot of positive feedback about Bahrain. Thank you for you input, as for your son going back to Iraq, I am sure it is just as hard as to have him go back as it was the first time he went. Stay strong as you did in the past and keep him close to your heart and mind, and you will get through it as you have.
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Hi Denise - you should check out the group called "Bahrain Moms". It has a lot of good information on it. My son will also be going over there next month sometime. I know it will be hard on me - but he is doing what he wants and I couldn't be more proud of him. A lot of people in our small hometown always ask where he is and what he is doing. It is nice to see that some people really respect our sons and what they are doing for our country. God bless you and your family and keep in touch.
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