21 replies to this topic

[sirrowan]

My dd's friend mentioned to her that she may be able to take a friend to France this summer. She is going there with her father who is in the military. I'm just not so keen on the idea, but I won't say no right off the bat. It would be the experience of a lifetime for one of my children to go to France!

I was just trying to look up what US military bases are located in France, but cannot find any. I know next to nothing about the military though. ARE there military bases left in France?

[beli]

Not according to Yahoo answers

http://au.answers.ya...03024557AARfmHQ

[Ladybug]

No. But that doesn't mean much of anything where the military is involved. Military members do a lot of work in places with no bases.

[sirrowan]

Thanks....

[Nemeweh]

Also keep in mind there are bases in Germany that are like 4 hours away from Paris. AT least there were...pretty sure Landstuhl is still there, although I read it's closing (that was the largest DoD hospital once upon a time).

[Islandgal]

The French aren't exactly known for their hospitality

[Doodah]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

[Echo_X]

The French aren't exactly known for their hospitality

The heck you say.

I head at summer camp every single year about that place in France where the naked ladies dance, and the renowned hole in the wall where you can see it all..In fact, they say that the way they shake, it would likk a rattlesnake..

[Fataliya]

Google Answers has this:


You have Ramstein and Spangdahelm Air Bases which are just a very short train/car trip away, but no bases actually in France.
Source(s):
USAF

[Nemeweh]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.


Ps. Doodah - where you been? You've been all quiet and stuff lately.

[Doodah]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.


Ps. Doodah - where you been? You've been all quiet and stuff lately.

I know. I've been doing a lot of Secret Squirrel stuff... needed to get it done before my vacation.

Edited by Doodah, 09 February 2012 - 11:50 AM.

[giraffy]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.

[Nemeweh]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.


Ps. Doodah - where you been? You've been all quiet and stuff lately.

I know. I've been doing a lot of Secret Squirrel stuff... needed to get it done before my vacation.

Ok, ok, fine. But after your vacation I expect some updates, Mmkay?

[sirrowan]

Thanks for the info everyone but honestly? There is NO way that I could get her dad to the post office to fill out passport papers. He's such an tool.

[Doodah]

Thanks for the info everyone but honestly? There is NO way that I could get her dad to the post office to fill out passport papers. He's such an tool.

You can fill the paperwork out on the internet and print from the comfort of your home.

[Doodah]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.


Ps. Doodah - where you been? You've been all quiet and stuff lately.

I know. I've been doing a lot of Secret Squirrel stuff... needed to get it done before my vacation.

Ok, ok, fine. But after your vacation I expect some updates, Mmkay?

whadda ya want to know?

[Frank13]

Thanks for the info everyone but honestly? There is NO way that I could get her dad to the post office to fill out passport papers. He's such an tool.

You can fill the paperwork out on the internet and print from the comfort of your home.

Both parents must apply IN PERSON with the child for a US passport for a minor under the age of 16.

[Nemeweh]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.


Ps. Doodah - where you been? You've been all quiet and stuff lately.

I know. I've been doing a lot of Secret Squirrel stuff... needed to get it done before my vacation.

Ok, ok, fine. But after your vacation I expect some updates, Mmkay?

whadda ya want to know?

Where did ya go? Who did you see? All the good stuff please!

Thanks for the info everyone but honestly? There is NO way that I could get her dad to the post office to fill out passport papers. He's such an tool.

You can fill the paperwork out on the internet and print from the comfort of your home.

Both parents must apply IN PERSON with the child for a US passport for a minor under the age of 16.

Actually, you just need the waiver/permission form signed by the other parent. That's what we had to do to get DD's passport.

[sirrowan]

I wanna say Ramstein is 4 hours from Paris.

Yup. AS proof I submit DD.


Ps. Doodah - where you been? You've been all quiet and stuff lately.

I know. I've been doing a lot of Secret Squirrel stuff... needed to get it done before my vacation.

Ok, ok, fine. But after your vacation I expect some updates, Mmkay?

whadda ya want to know?

Where did ya go? Who did you see? All the good stuff please!

Thanks for the info everyone but honestly? There is NO way that I could get her dad to the post office to fill out passport papers. He's such an tool.

You can fill the paperwork out on the internet and print from the comfort of your home.

Both parents must apply IN PERSON with the child for a US passport for a minor under the age of 16.

Actually, you just need the waiver/permission form signed by the other parent. That's what we had to do to get DD's passport.

My post office told me that both parents MUST be present when turning in paperwork.

[Nemeweh]

http://www.us-passpo...d-passport.html

One Parent MUST:




Appear in person with the minor
Sign Form DS-11 in front of an Acceptance Agent
Submit the second parents’ notarized Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053)

http://www.us-passpo...der-age-16.html



hth

[Pam]

http://www.us-passpo...d-passport.html

One Parent MUST:




Appear in person with the minor
Sign Form DS-11 in front of an Acceptance Agent
Submit the second parents’ notarized Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053)

http://www.us-passpo...der-age-16.html



hth

The State Department says both parents must present identification at the time of application, but consent can be achieved with the above. The State Department is really good about answering questions of this nature, if OP wants to contact them to ask, since the two requirements are contradictory.

STEP 5: Present Identification of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

When applying for a minor under age 16, both parent(s)/guardian(s) must present acceptable identification at the time of application.

http://travel.state....minors_834.html

[sirrowan]

Their father would never agree to anything. Just to be a jerk.