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Looking at a PCS next summer and I have been recommended to look for a Joint assignment. There are plenty of staff jobs as branch qualified Major and as an Air Defender that I can fill, but I want some personal feedback of what jobs and places that people enjoyed.
My first thoughts are J3 section or J5 section in PACOM HQ, EUCOM HQ, AFRICOM HQ, or SHAPE.
My first thoughts are J3 section or J5 section in PACOM HQ, EUCOM HQ, AFRICOM HQ, or SHAPE.
PCS
Europe
Joint Service
Family
Posted >1 y ago
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I was with AFRICOM intel function, when it stood up. I loved it! Wish I could go back for more!!!
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Sir, I am with AFRICOM HQ in Stuttgart, Germany and I love it. It's a massive city of 5 million and a TON of activities outside of work to enjoy! Of course I am unable to give you the officer's standpoint as far as work goes, but they all seem to love it as well. This is my second tour to Germany since I love it so much. This is a great command, and it's very family oriented as well as everybody being very professional and personable. Our J3 (MG Watson) is awesome and is an Engineer Officer by trade. Don't know anything about our J5. Not sure what type of details a SSG could offer you, but every duty assignment is what you make it, and I'm sure this assignment would set you up for future success and cement that silver oak leaf into your future. So basically, make AFRICOM your next choice.
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I do also agree with SSG Jon Scheil. I too had the opportunity of being apart of that organization; AFRICOM J2, Molesworth, UK. It was by far my best duty assignment
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AFRICOM - lots going on throughout the AOR. The area is family centric and the location is fantastic.
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LTC Jason Bartlett I've heard that AFRICOM is severely undermanned and so therefore you are working deployed hours even when home. Any truth or is this just bad info from someone that loves another COCOM more?
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LTC Jason Bartlett
No it is just like any other place you work late when you have to work late. I am home every night and every weekend. Who ever says that hasn't been deployed.
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