Soldiers and families can now communicate by video e-mail through the Army Knowledge Online intranet portal. AKO video messaging allows all deployed active-duty, National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers to create video messages on a computer with a Web cam. The message is then stored on a server and sent to the recipient via a link. Upon opening an e-mail, the user clicks on the link to get streaming video and sound. Soldiers must follow the same Defense Department security measures used for standard e-mail and are not allowed to use Web cams in secure areas. Families with an AKO account can send video e-mails from home.
To find more deployment news and resources, visit http://www.military.com/deployment.
Video E-mail Launches for Deployed Soldiers
Week of December 25, 2006
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