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Is there a free or low cost option for me stay in touch with a service member abroad?

April 26, 2017abroad Free option service stay touch

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Is there a free or low cost option for me stay in touch with a service member abroad?

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Yes, the American Red Cross Bay Area has joined forces with AOL to help thousands of soldiers and staff stationed abroad to communicate “face-to-face” with their loved ones in the Bay Area by exchanging two-minute video messages for free over the Internet. The service uses a computer equipped with a video camera, an AOL Broadband Internet connection and a special video-messaging program called VIDITalk. Family members may schedule a videotaping appointment by calling (707) 423-3648 or (415) 427-8064 or by contacting Joan Kelley-Williams at joan.kelley-williams@travis.af.mil. To use the service, you will need your service member’s email address. If you are a dependent, please bring your military dependent identification card to your appointment.