‘Basebook’ helps troops link up on the Web | from Stars and Stripes

Seven degrees south of the equator in the middle of the Indian Ocean lie a sprinkling of islands known as the Chagos Archipelago.

Ever hear of it?

Well, for those who want to reconnect with buddies who were stationed at Diego Garcia, an island that’s part of the archipelago, there’s now Basebook, a Web-based application linked via the popular social networking site Facebook. The site lets members post when and where they’ve served, and search for others.

Basebook is a new Facebook application that helps military service members - and their families - stay connected. If you're a veteran, it's worth a look.