If your in the military and thinking about taking a tour in Korea for a year, and your family and friends dont want you to go, cause you wont be back for at least a year would you go or not and why?
Note I am 19 and wanting to see the world b4 its to late...
2007-07-29 15:49:45 · 18 answers · asked by OH2NJUSAF 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I say go. If you were ordered to go, you would have no choice. Once your enlistment is up, would you be able to travel? If not, take advantage of everything you can. I am a military mom with four kids in. One has returned from Iraq, one is there now, one is leaving for Afghanistan and one is hearing rumors about going. I would never try to stop my kids from doing what they want or feel they need to do (within reason). Go and enjoy your tour. Family and friends will get over it. Our daughter was in the Navy for 6 years and saw alot of the world.
2007-07-29 16:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by Diane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just love all the self proclaimed "military experts" that tell you all about what is going to happen if you join up. You can easily tell the difference between them and those who know 'cause they've been there.
I never wanted to go to Korea, it was one of the reasons that I got out. Back then, reenlistment meant a ticket to Korea.
However, I know a lot of people who've been there. Apparently, it is not so bad. There are a lot of exercises, but you should have time to take some classes, work out, or what ever. You also get midtour leave, so you can come home and visit half way through, or so.
It is also a way to get a base of preference. If you got stationed someplace you hate, put in for Korea. You get your base of preference for your follow on.
Do all of the travelling that you can while you're in. You will go and see places that most others will only dream of. Yes, you may end up going to Iraq or Afghanistan, but, after all, that is ultimately why we have a military. It is a risk that you take when you sign on the dotted line.
Don't let your family hold you back from what you want to do. Best of luck to you no matter what you decide to do.
2007-07-30 00:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by hannibal61577 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should absolutely go! You're young and see what you can before you get married and have children. I'm not positive but during your career you'll have to serve at least one short tour. This tour to Korea will be it. I hear Korea is a blast if you're single! Great shopping too! Tell your family you joined the military and not being home is how it goes. I think you can come home once while you're over there. Take advantage of all you can see and do now!
2007-07-30 14:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went and enjoyed it so much that after I retired I moved here. It is great for a first time overseas assignment. Not only do you get to experience new sights, great nightlife, and different foods in Korea but you can also travel to a whole lot of other countries such as Japan, Thailand, Philippines, etc. Korea has about the best mass transit system in the world. Subways, buses, trains, cabs are all inexpensive and get you anywhere you want to go. Quality of life has been a big issue that has resulted in significant upgrades in barracks, etc. Its not the states but then again no other place in the world is either. Whenever I go home I see relatives and friends who have never traveled more than a few states away from home. Me - I have seen the world and what an experience that has been! I've seen things that they couldn't even begin to comprehend. Go for it - you will never regret it.
2007-07-29 23:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by cwomo 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
GO! I'm sure you've heard about what goes on in Korea anyway. Mid-tour with base of preference after. Plus, being somewhere besides america is nice. There's a lot of people that buy cell phones in Korea so they can call home. I have yahoo IM with voice services. It's like 1 cent a minute to the US. Travel as much as you can. Your family will get over it. I'm guessing you're already in the military, and I'm guessing your Air Force.
It's a million times better than going to Iraq for a year.
2007-07-29 23:09:13 · answer #5 · answered by TheDalaiLloyd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are single then you should go. Don't let your family and friends stand in your way. If they truly care about you then they will understand your reasons. Plus from Korea you can take cheap MWR trips to China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, etc. If you want to see the world go.
2007-07-30 06:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by JASiege 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I regretted not going overseas. I would try to get Germany or Italy though instead of Korea. Korea has curfews and big restrictions. My buddy is on a post over there and the CG banned booze! OMG BOOZE!
2007-07-30 00:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by DZ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sure you a little anxious to see the world but I can tell you that it won't be too late. With your military benefits, can you fly standby for very little money ? I would try to take a leave even if it is only for a one or two day trip to see/feel it before making a decision. It's easy to get "romantic" or feel the lure to travel but the reality is living someplace is even different from the experience. i would try before you buy if at all possible.
2007-07-29 23:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should go. Being away from your family is part of being in the military. Your 19, it's time to "leave the nest" and make your own life.
2007-07-29 22:58:14 · answer #9 · answered by jimmy s 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, the tour in Korea is 13 months. Germany is 18 months.
If you have the chance for either post go for it.
2007-07-29 23:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋