To me, this seems like very basic information. However, some questions I have received lately have me wondering about how basic it all actually is. The following items are things that you should absolutely know about your soldier. If you don’t know these things, you will find it very hard to navigate the Army system. You will also be facing delays if you ever need to contact the Red Cross to relay an emergency message to him.
1. His full name and rank
2. His social security number (you need this for just about everything in the Army)
3. Where he is stationed (I am amazed by the number of people who only know a state and don’t even know the name of the post!). For example, Ft Bennning, Columbus, GA
4. His unit information, at least down to his platoon (team if possible, especially if his name is common). For example, 1/75 Ranger Regiment, A Co, 1st Platoon
5. His job (MOS) – For example, Infantry or 11Bravo
6. His address – for his unit stateside and overseas (if deployed)
This information is not optional for you to know. You need all of this information if you are an immediate family member of a soldier. It will be much easier to get in contact with him and relay emergency information if you know these six items.
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HELLO. THANK GOD I GOT THIS PAGE SUPPORT, SINCE MY BOYFRIEND IS A SOLDIER USA AND IS FOUND IN AFGHANISTAN AND I AM VERY CONCERNED, ONLY DESEARIA SOME TIPS OF WIVES HAVE SPOUSES IN THIS SITUATION, BECAUSE FOR ME IT IS QUITE DISTRESSING BECAUSE AS I WANT MUCH, AND I HAVE NOT SEEN IN PERSON AND I WANT TO HAVE CONTACT WITH THE PHYSICALLY, WE CONTACT BY MAIL PROGRAM, MISSING SHORTLY TO RETURN BUT I SEE IT PERSONLAMENTE, SINGLE I WANT SOME SUGGESTION TO SUPPORT THIS ANGUISH, THANK YOU .
MY NAME IS YGUARAYA GONZALEZ AND I LIVING IN VENEZUELA
Separation is always difficult. Hopefully his deployment will be ending soon so the two of you can meet in person. In the meantime, surround yourself with supportive people and communicate with him as often as you can. Good luck!
I have been writing a sargent in the army for about a month now and we would like to talk on the phone well he gave me a email address to email for a phone request. When I did they sent me a letter back that stated that I would have to send by western union $250.00 and then after at least three calls they would send my money back to me. They are called TS2 communications. I checked their web site and found that the address on their site and what I was given was different. Are these guys a scam or is it for real? Does it really cost you money to be able to talk to someone overseas? I have not sent the money yet but I almost did today. If you know of anyone that has a spouse or loved one over there could you please let me know if I am being scamed.
Thank you,
Billie
TS2 is a scam. You don’t have to pay to be able to talk to them. I’m sorry.
Thank so much. I thought it was but really was not sure.
Billie