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Permalink Reply by Kathy (AOMom) on
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They do have limited access to computers, but if the base he is on is established, he will get computer time. You could send him an ATT phone card that is valid for Afghanistan, he will be able to call you with it. Sometimes they get to bases and it isnt even built yet, being a Seabee that is what his job is, so he may be at a base where there is no electicity, internet, etc. I am sure as soon as possible he will contact you, and then like boot camp, you can send him letters, all the deployed troops love support from home. They are all probably waiting for him and his team to get building, so they can set up everything they need, although for a while some bases run on generators. Hope you hear from him soon.
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Thank you very much for the information. I hope you have a great day.
Donna
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One more thing, if you have his military address you can write him, its the same address(his FPO address), as when he was on base stateside, they will get his mail to him,( you may already know this) Also, there are groups on here of deployed Sailors, I am sure they can answer a lot of questions and Seabee moms for some great support.
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Thank you again.
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Permalink Reply by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on
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My son will be deployed to Aghanistan in April 2010, his first deployment.Are they allowed to take their cell phone?
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My son was deployed to Afganistan this January and he was not allowed to take his cell phone. I'm cintinuing to wait for word from him.
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