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Phone Calling Card Info...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn Olson Jun 15, 2009. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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Glenn Olson left a comment for John Briney"Just clicked on the page and see you're a retired PO. I am also a retired PO, I was a Capt, served 33 years on the Sheriff's Police here by Chicago.
My son is a Seabee, currently in Afghanistan.
Stay afe
Glenn"
Glenn Olson replied to John Briney's discussion Phone Calling Card Info..."I just got off the phone with ATT and they gave me this website to order Military Calling cards.
www.aafes.com.
The website is slow but when it opens click on HELP OUR TROOPS CALL HOME and the whole menu of calling cards comes up. There are cards…"
"John...............Wife just went Walgreens/CVS drug stores and picked up what they had on the rack. Most of cards have some hidden charges, either on their end or the local phone company. Considering the amount of time they get to call depends on…"
Glenn Olson replied to John Briney's discussion Phone Calling Card Info..."My son is in Afghanistan and has had a problem getting any ATT card purchased over there. Very limited internet access and he is forced to call collect. How can I buy one and send it to him? Is it purchased online or do you to go to a electronis…"
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin replied to John Briney's discussion Phone Calling Card Info..."Stan it depends on where he is. If he's in boot camp or in the states then any calling card will do. Once they are with the fleet and head overseas they need the Global At&t card, which they can buy out of the ship store. That way while…"
Stan Nowak replied to John Briney's discussion Phone Calling Card Info..."Navydads Creator, Got a question. My recruit wrote and asked for an AT&T phone card, I live in Long Island NY, I couldn't find an AT&T card anywhere, I got him a Sprint card instead. Is it hard to get the AT&T cards or is Long…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Nicholas
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- E3
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Single and proud father of my Son Nick, who is currently serving aboard the USS Mahan DDG72, on his second deployment and my daughter and her fiance who live in Florida, who ared getting married next summer. I play in a local classic and southern rock band, Southern Spirits. I never served our country in the armed forces, but I am a retired police officer. I love football, music and my kids and I thank everyone who has made the decision to serve our country!
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- It was a combination of pride and sadness. Of course like any parent, you hate to see your kids leave the nest. But, when I think of what he is doing and the opportunities he will have, it made me feel good to know that he will have these opportunities. And Nick's achievements to date have made me a typical proud father!
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
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- At 3:23pm on June 15, 2009, Glenn Olson said…
- Just clicked on the page and see you're a retired PO. I am also a retired PO, I was a Capt, served 33 years on the Sheriff's Police here by Chicago.
My son is a Seabee, currently in Afghanistan.
Stay afe
Glenn
- At 9:11pm on January 12, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Since the Mahan is part of Desron 22 stop bythe Roosevelt group and consider joining.....with the return later this year we might try for a meet-and-greet inNorfolk....I'm doing some paperwork right now to try to do a Tiger Cruise when they return!!
- At 2:40pm on December 21, 2008,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - John, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. We are here to support and encourage each other because we are all going through the same things. We love and support our sailors and we are interested in what they are going through and this is a place we can ask questions and get answers from those that have gone through it already. I have two sons and they are both in the military. My youngest joined the Air Force. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Nick for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 7:58pm on December 9, 2008, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- sure enough...I asked eric about the ship and it's part of destroyer squa 22......here is a link he sent me...good portal to other ships links as well:
CLICK LICK HERE
I'm going to amend the group description for the Theodore Roosevelt group and invite you guys that protect the carrier in as well!
- At 8:39pm on December 7, 2008, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads John! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric is almost half-way into a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat just returned from her seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And John this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Nick is doing! Best Regards- Paul
- At 5:02pm on December 7, 2008, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- John, Welcome Aboard! I found navyformoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and I hope this site will benefit fathers that come behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud navy dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank your son for his service for me . Thanks again for joining. Sincerely, EG
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