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Mike Murtha, a former 172nd SBCT soldier, wanted to let us know about a special offer from his current employer, Macromedia. The company is donating web conferencing services to the soldiers of 1-25 SBCT and their loved ones during Valentine’s week. You will be able to communicate real-time over the internet using your home computer or those provided at the Rear Detachment internet cafe. You’ll be able to see and talk with each other, share pictures and chat. Provided below is a message Mike posted on the forum with all the details.
What is the duration of this event?
This event will run from 14FEB05 until 22FEB05.
How will this work?
Macromedia will use their servers located in San Francisco, CA, to host up to 24 virtual web rooms using our Macromedia Breeze Live web conferencing software. Each web room has the ability to display audio, video, chat and to upload photographs. No additional software is required by participants.
Link to Operation Valentine’s Day Information Webpage
www.macromedia.com/software/breeze/special/valentines/
This page is intended as a one stop source for soldiers and family members to find out about Operation Valentine’s Day. It also has directions, examples, FAQs, and practice rooms.
How long will each meeting be?
It is our hope to support all 3,800 members of the 1-25 SBCT and loved ones that wish to use this service. If all soldiers utilize this event then each meeting can last approximately 15 minutes.
How will the scheduling take place?
The Signal leadership of 1-25 SBCT will divide rooms and time allocations for scheduling. We will be advising the stateside folks that the soldier and their sweetheart will determine a time that works best, and the soldier will communicate that time slot to their Communications Chief or Battalion S6, who will then assign the virtual conference room URL to the solider.
Where will the meetings be held?
For deployed members of the 1-25: The battalion communications personnel will convey this to their unit.
For stateside family members
If they have a computer, microphone and webcam, their meeting can take place from the comfort of their home. It is highly recommended that a high speed cable or DSL connection is used for meetings. Macromedia will provide a checklist of equipment and software needed, and instructions on how to set up their system.
Alternatively, if the you don’t have an appropriate computer setup available, you can go to the Rear Detachment internet cafe at Ft. Lewis, where a high speed connection and all hardware required is available for use.
Cost/Intent
$0. Our intent is to provide back to the troops and loved ones that we are so proud and thankful for! We have developed a strong relationship with SBCT 3 and feel like this is a way we can give back to SBCT 2!