How do I verify if my boyfriend is in the Army?

The absolute best way to verify is with #2 – ask him to email you from his Army email address. Ask him to give you his Army email address rather than his yahoo, hotmail, etc. This will be his [email protected]. All soldiers have an Army email account.

Can a family member be deployed from the military?

There would be no one deployed. The Army does not allow leave requests from Army family members.

Do soldiers need money to travel home from Afghanistan?

A real soldier will not request money to travel home as he doesn’t need it! The Army pays for all travel to and from a war zone. This includes emergency travel like the death of a loved one. It’s not like you just book your own flight home from Afghanistan on Delta.

Can I use Facebook to communicate with my military family?

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. Just remember to maintain operational and personal security while enjoying the benefits of online technology!

How do you know if a soldier you’re dating is fake?

If you don’t want to read the rest of this article, there is one surefire way to know if your soldier is fake: If a soldier you’re “dating” online asks you for money for ANY reason, it’s a scam. Period. End of story.

What are some signs that someone in the military is scamming you?

If they ask for money, it is a scam. Commanding officer calls. Commanding officers in the United States military do not call girlfriends, fiancées or family members asking for money. If they ask for money, this is a scam. Can’t get internet, food or travel money.

Why can’t I get an army email account?

All soldiers have an Army email account. There is NO reason why he can’t provide it – regardless of what unit he is assigned to, what his mission may be, who he’s working for, etc. And the Army email account is free so him saying his credit card hasn’t been processed or his account is locked because he didn’t pay is also a lie.