I belong to Facebook as do millions of other people around the world. Facebook allows me to interact with family and friends and with my occupation it is great resource to get in touch with people instantly. I would say that I use Facebook as it was created, as means of social interaction with friends and family.
The next online community that I have used are blogs. Each time I deployed overseas, our platoon and company used a blog to update families. We would post pictures and that had positive feedback. I would say that the majority of my time spent on blogging is sports related. I am a staunch San Diego Chargers fan (you probably could tell by my background). Bolts from the Blue and Bolt Hype are just a few of the blogging sites that according wife “occupy” my time. In my defense, everyone needs an outlet and when the Bolts are not doing well, the blogging sites are my outlet to share and exchange ideas/opinions with other passionate Charger fans!
I also belong to a Marine Corps online community. Through the Marine Times, I am able to answer questions via You Tube on the latest and greatest topics that the Corps is facing.
I served in the Navy both active duty and active reserves. I went on a deployment with the Truman during a training mission one summer a few years ago. I saw first-hand the importance of online communities during that time. It was awesome to be able to see what was going on in the world of my friends and family when I was out to sea. I was there for a short time, but many of the sailors did that on a regular basis. Many of the sailors also attended online classes. Prior to online classes, deploying for many meant taking a semester off school. Now, they can continue with classes even on deployments. I do enjoy sports blogs but do not belong to any military communities. However, your blog did give me the idea to seek that out. Thanks for the post.
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