I would like to know only an ESTIMATED amount of time. I am trying to rent a car and book a hotel but I can't really do so without having a GENERAL idea of when he could be home. If everything goes smoothly, how long could it take? How long did it take any of you? His destination is TEXAS, coming from IRAQ.
And I know that it varies, which is why I am asking for an estimated time, not exact. Thanks!
2007-02-28 09:16:40 · 4 answers · asked by His Angel 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A day to 2 days
2007-02-28 09:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually takes about 2-4 days from the time they get on a plane out of Iraq until they land at their final destination. That's about the time frame it took my husband both times he has come home. However, I never knew the exact day he would be there until he called from Germany or Maryland or somewhere and told me when his flight landed.
There are exceptions. Last summer, my neighbor's husband was supposed to be home July 4th. He called her that morning and she thought he was already at the airport waiting. Nope, still waiting for a flight out of Kuwait. He didn't get home until the 12th or so. Just be prepared for the unexpected. (But you should know that already if you've been around the Army for more than 5 minutes!)
2007-03-02 15:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Cloth on Bum, Breastmilk in Tum! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It took my husband 5 days to get home (in GA) after leaving his FOB. He had to stay a day at another base in Iraq and then another couple days in Kuwait. From what I've heard from others that was about how long it was with their spouses also.
Hope you guys have fun during his leave! ;-)
2007-02-28 13:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anywhere from a few days to a week or longer.
2007-02-28 10:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋