Posted on May 7, 2015
CONUS or OCONUS? A survey and comparison of differences and preferences.
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Since leaving Germany, I have felt like a character from the show Lost: I just want back on the island. What is your preference? Comparisons and stories are welcome. Thanks.
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Once you have been deployed more then once to countries that are horriblily dirty and nasty you develop a respect for being on American soil.
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Definitely true!! 2 deployments. On the other hand, had an AT in Germany and panama, didn't mind those (Germany especially). Wouldn't mind more AT's overseas just to see the other countries.
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I understand your point, but you are off subject. I deployed from Germany a couple of times, and loved coming back to my station although it wasn't "American soil". I believe that any "horribily dirty and nasty" place will make you miss enjoyable and clean soil, generally speaking.
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We've been in Hawaii for three years now and cannot wait to get back to the mainland. It is not always rainbows and unicorns in paradise lol!
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Exactly! Traffic is horrible, minimal food choices, can't exactly go on a road trip to see family, plane tickets are expensive, and the list goes on!
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Only been to Hawaii once for an AT. No barracks so we were stuck in a hotel;) Worked with their Air Force on their schedule, and made friends with the local tattoo artists! Had a blast!!
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SSG (Join to see) I will say Hawaii is great in short doses especially if you are here visiting or on vacation! On a side note, my dad's family grew up in Parkersburg!
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Yeah, I agree with the Hawaii in doses! Wouldn't want to live there, mainly for the same reasons: expensive and can't stop by to see family when you want. And very cool about your dads family growing up in Parkersburg:) it's not a bad little town.
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Spent more than 3/4 of my career overseas and loved it. I love to learn about other countries and cultures plus it give you a better respect for home. Been around the world 8 times and visited 49 States and still going.
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