While out of country/deployment/at sea, did you ever get to fill out an absentee ballot, election topics in the air?

2016-08-03T01:29:41-04:00

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 3 at 2016 2:39 AM

2016-08-03T02:39:57-04:00

Nope. I was too young and stupid to realize that I should participate. Like most oldsters, if only I could go back and wring that young guy's neck....

Response by SSG Jeremy Sharp made Aug 3 at 2016 4:31 AM

2016-08-03T04:31:26-04:00

I used to routinely vote absentee ballots when stationed in Europe.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Aug 3 at 2016 6:59 AM

2016-08-03T06:59:07-04:00

I voted absentee from Vietnam. I filled out my ballot in secret then an officer had to witness me signing the associated paperwork and then sealed and mailed it.

Response by Sgt Seth Welch made Aug 3 at 2016 7:01 AM

2016-08-03T07:01:33-04:00

I did not

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2016 7:29 AM

2016-08-03T07:29:37-04:00

I just did. It was pretty easy. Emailed my local election commision and they snail mailed a form to verify my ID, once they got it back i got a ballot in the mail. Just filled it out and mailed it back

Response by Kanika Misra made Aug 3 at 2016 10:39 AM

2016-08-03T10:39:16-04:00

Hey Dillan. We just published a recent piece about how to vote while overseas. Hope this helps!: https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/make-sure-the-people-who-serve-our-country-can-get-their-voices-heard

Make sure the people who serve our country can get their voices heard | RallyPoint

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