Through the generosity of the VFW members and supporters, Operation Uplink has provided millions of connections since 1996. In 2006, Operation Uplink working with MWR SPAWAR internet cafes, created Free Call Days using voice over IP calls for service men and women for 24-hour periods three times a month, including all major holidays.
However, as a result of the troop drawdowns these internet cafes have reduced and consequently so have our connections and talk time. With the reduced internet connections, Operation Uplink still has the ability to provide virtual pin numbers (calling Time) for deployment ceremonies, VA hospitals and service members in countries without MWR cafes. You can contact my office to learn more on how to access these virtual pin numbers. Additional information concerning the execution of the program and the application for the virtual PINS can be found at www.vfw.org, behind the login within the VFW Training and Support hub, under Veterans & Military Support.