NEXCOM to Provide Free Phone Cards During Upcoming Holiday

By Kristine M. Sturkie, Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Dec. 7 that military members underway or forward deployed during the holiday season will be given a free $10 phone card to call loved ones back home.

This is the ninth holiday in a row that NEXCOM has offered free phone cards to deployed military members.

"Our military men and women do so much and sacrifice so much throughout the year to protect our country," said Jennie Zack, NEXCOM personal telecommunications specialist. "These free phone cards are a way we can give back to them and thank them for their service. That is especially important during the holiday season when they are away from their loved ones."

Each Sailor, Marine and Coast Guardsmen who will be forward deployed during the December 2010 holiday season on board Navy ships or submarines, as well as Coast Guard vessels, equipped with AT&T Direct Ocean Service phones will receive a $10 prepaid phone card. NEXCOM expects to distribute nearly 35,000 free phone cards during the holidays.