Soldier, Sailor, Flier, Marine: Phone Home!

Spotted in Annie’s Mailbox, 10 September:

Dear Annie: My husband is currently deployed in the U.S. Air Force, and there are days when I have no idea where he is. I am writing to let you know of a program set up by the Department of Defense to help our troops call home. We ran into problems with regular prepaid calling cards, because they were not designed for use outside the United States. Either they don't work, or they cost more to use. The Department of Defense has allowed the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to sell prepaid calling cards that are designed for overseas use.

The 550-Unit Military Exchange Prepaid Phone Card can be purchased by anyone who wishes to make a donation to an individual service member or “any soldier” at http://www.aafes.com/ (1-800-527-2345). Just follow the icon on the right to “Help Our Troops Call Home.” Please get the word out to others concerning this great way to keep in touch. Hearing the voice of your loved one helps you make it through to the next phone call. Thank you, Annie. -- Proud Air Force Wife

Dear Proud Wife: We are more than happy to help our deployed troops call home. Readers who don’t personally know any military personnel, but would like to donate a card, can do this as well. Thank you.

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