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CNN SATURDAY MORNING NEWS
Naval Officers Communicate With Families Via Videoconference
Aired November 10, 2001 - 11:40 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. MARTIN SAVIDGE, CNN ANCHOR: While the men and women in uniform are away, life does go on back home. And in a war with smart bombs and satellite intelligence, there is a high-tech way for troops to keep up. Reporter Richard Thompson, from Seattle affiliate KIRO, contributed to this story. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) RICHARD THOMPSON, KIRO REPORTER (voice-over): They are four fathers serving on the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, half a world away, getting a chance to see their new babies, born after they shipped out. DAVID BRITTIN, U.S. NAVY: I wasn't able to see my son born because I was out here. I got just to see my son on television. That was so special to me; that made my whole day. BRUCE EARL, U.S. NAVY: The best thing that's happened to me since I've been in the Navy. THOMPSON: And as they fight the war on terrorism, the live video conference is a short break to just be a husband and a new father. BRITTIN: Oh, he's beautiful. He's my son. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: So, how's your mom doing? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: She's OK. Your mom sends her hellos, and she loves you. THOMPSON: Bruce Earl even fit in a quick game of peak-a-boo with his older son Wyatt. The sailors appear one at a time. Each gets 20 minutes with his family. But then the hard part: saying goodbye. BRITTIN: Goodbye. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I love you too. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Say "I miss my daddy." UNIDENTIFIED CHILD: I miss my daddy. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Take care of the baby. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I will. She'll be waiting for you when you get home. (END VIDEOTAPE) SAVIDGE: Nice to see. Thanks to reporter Richard Thompson from KIRO in Seattle for that story. TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
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