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Just to talk about duty stations and what they're like. Has Anyone been to Okinawa, Japan. I'm a new Marine, going to 3rd MLG. Anyone know what that place is like?
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I was born there and moved back from '94-'96 when my dad was stationed at Kadena. It's incredibly humid there and there's a pretty vicious rainy season. If you're into WWII history at all, I'd recommend touring some of the battlefields on the island. It's a pretty neat experience. Also, from what I've heard there's been a lot of animosity towards Americans lately due to multiple instances of rape. I vaguely remember seeing the locals protest outside the main gate at Kadena shortly before my family moved back to the states. I was too young to fully understand what was going on then, but I've heard that the hard feelings have only gotten worse.
As for my own duty stations, I've been to multiple bases in Iraq and Kuwait. Kuwait is boring, but safe. The bases in Iraq are fairly diverse. Some are pretty decent, others not so much. Stateside, I report to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio for reserve duty. It's a pretty good base and I love San Antonio in general. There's a lot to do there. I've also spent a lot of time in the vicinity of Ft. Meade, MD both as an Air Force brat and an Army reservist. It's a decent area.
As for my own duty stations, I've been to multiple bases in Iraq and Kuwait. Kuwait is boring, but safe. The bases in Iraq are fairly diverse. Some are pretty decent, others not so much. Stateside, I report to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio for reserve duty. It's a pretty good base and I love San Antonio in general. There's a lot to do there. I've also spent a lot of time in the vicinity of Ft. Meade, MD both as an Air Force brat and an Army reservist. It's a decent area.
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that's cool, I was in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, for my MOS School(LAV Mechanic), and I met some Marines from Ft. Meade. I live in Texas, so I know San Antonio is pretty cool.
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i actually live in Okinawa right now, my husband is with 3rd MARDIV (i think?) there is a wealth of information at JapanUpdate.com they also have a forum there where you can find restaurants, things to do, places to go, ask specific questions, also check out okinawahai.com its a blog but its written by people who live here and blog about restaurants, festivals, sightseeing.
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