Whats the best thing about being stationed in South Korea?
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Well OneRunningMan is correct on the culture side.  I on the other hand would have to lean a different way.  It all depends where you are stationed.  For the most part it isn't like the normal military over there.  Things tend to be a bit more slack than normal, but don't get me wrong I saw my fair share of article 15 thrown about.  Well I did happen to do the site seeing of the country, and meeting the local people.  The BEST thing about being in S Korea, is the partying!  Well that would be my best guess, since I don't remember most of my time there.  The big party city is Songtan which is right outside Osan AB.  Pretty much the Vegas of Korea.  There are smaller party towns around each base or with in a close distance.  Get to know soju and love it, know that Baccus is the best cure for a soju hang over.
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Air Force.  It's more cool and you're not out to sea for months.
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It all depends on what type of jobs you  are seeking. Not everyone in Korea can speak English, so you can't really seek any other work except teaching English language. The people you deal or work with when teaching English can actually speak some  English, so there's no problem there.\nBut in other fields, you will really have some problems if you don't know any spoken Korean language. You will be surprised that hardly anyone can speak any English at all unless you go to the international hotels. So I suggest you learn some Korean before coming going over there or you will become very frustrated..
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i am here now and i would suggest...lotion, your an extra unit patch for when you hit your mark youll look squared away cuz youll have yours, lots of white socks,extra shower shoes,yours will surely break after the first few months, you will have hot water...atleast 99% of the FOBs do now. Just to put it this way...your trip from the states to actual iraq will be a hurry and wait thing...youll be in kuwait for a good minute, not to mention going to other camps until you actually get to yours. Bring ear plugs( its part of your IBAS but bring an extra pair) make sure you have a flashlight for the power occasionally goes out. When you get over here you might have a chance to buy a phone like i did. Dont bother bringing phone cards because most of the places here require certain ones. DEET...yes bring some deet..flys out here are CRAZY. My room has a fridge,microwave, and tv but me and my roomy had to buy them, once you get settled in youll want to buy those things ...bring a power adapter and a power converter...if you have a playstation or things like that youll need to convert them from 220 - 110. I actually sent my DCU's home just because i dont wear them here...or the dark brown t-shirts. The laundry here usually takes 3 days turnaround..it sucks not to be able to do it on your own but you have to adjust right?Bring every pair of eye pro they have issued you because you WILL LOSE a pair or two. Body wash definatley makes life a little easier. 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner helps also. Make sure that in your pack..you pack all of your electronic gear and things youll need in a hurry ...eye pro..underware...so and and so forth..since youll be in kuwait a while you dont want to have to search through you A, B , and C bag for everything you need....Also if you can pack everything in zip lock baggies...it takes the air out and you can fit things more effectively in your duffle. you wont know your addy until about 4 weeks in. so make sure your family knows so. USO will give you gift bags while your at the air field with playing cards, beef jerkey, shit like that...and you have to take it so keep in mind that you will be gettting more things even when your bags are already full. There are also certain sizes that your carry on bag has to be so make sure that you dont pack it too full....good luck with your travel...its a long ride so get as much sleep as you can...i think youll be making a stop in ireland...get a smoke break and stretch out take a pee in an actuall latrine.....just be patient when you leave because itll be a long wait.....good luck!!! anymore questions contact me!!
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It will depend on his MOS, the need and availibiltiy for his MOS at the places he wants.  Most first termers get One year Unacompanied billets to places like Korea first, regardless.
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i was given choices before i went to basic. i chose overseas. then i had a choice of korea germany or alaska. i went to germany. korea or alaska were 1 yr. tours. germany was 2 yrs. i extended my fts and was there 3.5 yrs.  with things the way they are now there are no gurantees. theyll send you wherever they want to.
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Go here. It is a overseas Bar and not a medal. You get a certificate with it\n\ngo here\n\nhttp://www.amervets.com/osb2.htm\n\nAll military who served in Korea are authorized the new medal!
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If you are in the military you can ask for help through the Chin Hae base near Pusan South Korea.  Email them and \n\nSupport@chinhae.sk.navy.mil\n\nThat is all I know.
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It depends on where your stationed and how long, the military could say hey thats a great idea, or they could send you to alaska, so its a very unstable thing, if your a spouse you can move wherever you want as long as its near your home of record which is near the meps station you inprocess in before getting shipped to basic, good luck.
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Hey things are changing\n2002 was in S. Korea
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This is something you'll have to learn to get used to.  Sorry, but that's Army life.\n\nTDY is Temporary Duty.  Unless it's a certain amount of time or specified on his orders, you won't be going with him on these assignments.  Usually, TDY is some sort of school, training or "war games".\n\nPCS is Permanent Change of Station.  This is an official government move.  It's usually from one post to another.  If he's in AIT, he still hasn't made a PCS move yet.  PCS is a change in duty.\n\nKorea is NOT a deployment.  That's considered an unaccompanied tour.  They last a year to 18 months.  There's several places he could get sent for an unaccompanied tour.  In most cases, you won't go with him, thus the unaccompanied.  That's a PCS for him though.  He can also go to Japan, Germany, Italy or other locations overseas that you will be able to move with him as a PCS.  Places like Germany are a 3 year assignment.\n\nThere's several locations he can deploy to such as Bosnia or Iraq.  Deployments will last a year to 18 months as well.  Those, you won't be allowed to travel with him at all.  He can also deploy from and overseas location as well.\n\nHope this helps.  Be prepared for time apart.  Stay strong and independant, but love and trust him with all you have.  You'll be able to do fine.  The Army is a rough life, but it's a good life.  It'll definitely be what you make of it.\n\nGood luck!!
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It all depends on what you are interested in doing.  Each branch of the US military has it's ups and downs.\n\nUS Marines - are tough but well respected.\nUS Army - fast promotions but some of their living conditions on the installations need work.\nUS Navy - lots of interesting ports to visit but spend lots of time at sea away from family.\n\nUS Air Force - good balance of promotions, work environment and base support services.  Housing for the AF is for the most part good.
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None. You will be treated like a foreigner.
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I agree.  My father faught in the Korean war to gain citizenship.  It shows a loyalty to the country they wish to be a part of.
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that is a good question, i have been looking for a website like that, i found one a while back for when i was in school in korea, while my dad was stationed there.  where all have you been.
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Korea - cool days and cloudy.
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I`ve never been there and don`t really know its people .\nI do know they have some VERY BEAUTIFUL women ,especially the Swedes.\nThe whole area seems to be peaceful and never in the newspapers for crimes against humanity.\nIt seems like the ideal place to live ,if you like the cold ,which I do .