Comments on: Operational Security (OPSEC) and the Blue Star Parent

By: Military Spouse Notified of Her Husband's Death on Facebook

Military Spouse Notified of Her Husband's Death on Facebook — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:42:10 +0000

[...] Shackleford’s recent post on OPSEC outlined the “Dos and Don’ts” for protecting critical information and helping to [...]

By: Sheila Riviore

Sheila Riviore — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:02:00 +0000

As careful as I thought I was, being the parent of a first time soldier, I do fully understand the reasons for the precautionary measures. Even now, I’d wear a teeshirt with his picture on it, in uniform, and depending on where I am, I would choose not to go into certain stores. I for one appreciate to the fullest, my FRG for their continued guidance, love and support. They’re truly amazing and informed me and others if something posted was not in the best interest of the soldier or family; shortly there after it was removed! We appreciate you all very much and pray that God continues to bless each and everyone of you and our Military!

By: Duffindeborah40

Duffindeborah40 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:05:00 +0000

Being a Vet myself I know the risks we take when deploying. At the time I was in the Military computers were not something everyone had so our risk level was low, however these days you see the friends & parents of some departing soilders posting such information and you sit back and wonder “What are they thinking?” Doing such information posting you can almost expect your husband or child to come home in a body bag. My Reserve Unit’s job was toe-tagging and water purefication two jobs that go hand in hand with the other. I’m so glad that during Desert Storm, we did not have access to this information. If you are going to give away the position of your loved one start planning for their funeral right then & there! Follow the protocol that is given to every family when a Loved One is being Deployed…and keep you mouths SHUT!!!

By: Cindyrbdupuy

Cindyrbdupuy — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this–VERY important for us to know and be aware of !!!