Can Soldiers have cell phones in Afghanistan?

NORTHERN BAMIYAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – In Iraq and Afghanistan, web cams, internet cafes and cell phones are a real morale boost: Troops can stay in touch with their families and loved ones in near-real time.

Can Soldiers communicate with family?

Many military installations overseas also offer free video conferencing to their service members. Facebook and other forms of social media can be terrific vehicles to communicate with your service member, family, and friends. Posting photos and deployment updates can streamline and personalize all communication.

How do military family members receive military benefits?

To receive any military benefits, military family members must be registered in the military’s personnel system, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), and receive a military ID card. To do that you need to be the service member’s spouse or child. Certain other family members can also receive ID cards in some circumstances.

How do I find a family member in the military?

You can reach the Red Cross: Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account .) Three service branches provide military personnel locator services: U.S. Marine Corps – Scroll down to “Miscellaneous” and select “Personal Locator.” U.S. Navy – Scroll down to “How do I find a friend or family member in the Navy?”

Is there a database of active duty military family members?

There’s no database to search. And privacy laws and military rules don’t allow the services to share this information. If you can’t reach a family member on active duty in an emergency, contact the American Red Cross.

How do I find someone who is deployed from the military?

Get help locating a military member. Contact the Department of Defense base or post where the member is serving. Contact the Coast Guard member’s station. You need the service member’s name and address. You can’t mail packages to an anonymous deployed service member.