My husband has a few days off from training and he's been able to call me fairly regularly. He says that he's heard a rumor that he might have orders for Korea. First I"m glad to hear that because being in Korea is a lot safer than Iraq or Afghanistan. The sad part is that after I see him on Leave he will leave me again and I won't see him for a long time (sniff sniff). I guess our little "teddy bear" (that's our son's nickname whose about to be born around the middle of January). He has his special name before his given name (lol lol) and my husband thinks calling him our little teddy bear is TOO CUTE! I even bought him some nice warm teddy bear pajamas to wear. Anyway back to reality. If he's sent to Korea I'll probably continue living withmy in laws. I'm really welcome at there house and my mom and dad are nearby too. Everyone is looking forward to the birth of our little one. Is there an Army post in the USA that specifically serves Korean based soldiers for family issues?
2007-12-29 08:54:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
My son is currently stationed in South Korea. This is his second tour. In-between his 1st tour there he was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He went straight from his AIT in Georgia (after a short visit here) to Korea the first time (for a year), and he just went back there the 10th of December until April or May. He told me the first time that Korea is beautiful, although it's very cold there right now. It doesn't matter what base he's assigned to prior to his tour in Korea, any Army base will be happy to help you.
Teddy Bear is very cute... we called my son "Cookie" prior to his birth! Once I knew it was a boy, we called him by the name we had picked out for him.
Best wishes, j
2007-12-29 12:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guys you need to read between the lines,, She said , "Training" soundl like the husband is a private and the wife has never been around a mlilitary base. Your husband may go to a family allowed area but I still wouldnt go. Korea is a hardship 1 year unacompanied tour usually. Depending on his MOS he will probably know ahead of time where he will go when the year is up. As a dependent you are pretty much free to use what ever base is closest. You should probably plan trip during leave to the nearest base and at least get a face to face meating with a Tricare (Medical insurance rep) to go over all your questions and sign up for the plan that serves you best.
2007-12-29 11:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by sfcjoe4d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I would personally recommend this but there is usually the option for a 2 yr accompanied tour in which case you would be able to go to Korea with him. Personally I would rather suck it up apart for the year with him coming home for 20-30 days in the middle of the tour so you are only apart for 11 months of that year and it is split in two shorter periods of time. All his needs will be served at the camp that he is stationed at in Korea but you will still have access to the nearest PX and things like that and all you need to do is check with TriCare about where you can seek treatment etc
2007-12-29 10:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you would continue as before with regards to Tricare coverage and the like. any military installation can help you with the basics, but for stuff directly related to his duty station or duties, you would have to go through that command in Korea. There should be some sort of FRG set up for communication.
2007-12-29 10:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can be assigned to Korea from any Army post. The orders to assign a soldier
come from Pentagon. The best thing for you to do is, check with your hubby's recruiter to have your questions answered.
2007-12-29 09:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by nexteltom17 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no specific base in the states for family members of people deployed to Korea. You can go to ANY base, Army, Navy, AF... doesn't matter. They will be able to help you with anything. Whatever is closest, I would use it.
2007-12-29 09:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mac 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It would work the same as if he were deployed and you stayed at your in-laws. You can go to the nearest facility to you. Often you continue to use the same base as before he PCSed to Korea, since often the family will stay there.
2007-12-29 09:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Seoul-South Korea is the location of one of the American Camps located abroad.
2007-12-29 09:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well if he gets orders to Korea, then you will know what post he will be stationed at. I am beginning to sound like a broken record, but if you are the wife of a soldier who might get stationed over there, then why are you here asking questions that can be answered by your next door neighbor or by your husband that you "talk to regularly"?
ACC(AW/SW)
USN ret.
2007-12-29 09:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
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2014-08-07 12:58:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋