I found this article in the New York Times and thought it was really interesting to see how technology in communication is affecting those who are serving the country. The article pretty much says that computer labs are now set up in some bases and they are open and available for use at any time. Soldiers are able to chat with loved ones on Facebook, email, Skype, among other social networking sites. Soldiers are now able to carry their phone with them for a fee, allowing them to facetime (on iPhone) or bbm (on blackberry) at any point of the day.
This is affecting soldiers in a way that is both good and bad. They are now able to reach their loved ones back home and still be a part of their lives. On the other hand, this has affected them psychologically. When there is such open communication and access, it drives those abroad and those at home crazy when a message does not get sent or if they aren't able to reach their loved ones.
It's a really interesting article. Check it out.
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