In the military, it's never too early to start thinking about your next move. Generally speaking, most military families move every three years; iin fact we were supposed to be Summer '07 movers ourselves, but we requested an extension so now we're Summer '08 movers.
I am hoping to go to Okinawa, Japan for our next military tour. Unlike the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the USMC has a very limited number of bases, most of them decidedly NON-EXOTIC. (I don't consider Beaufort, SC a fun option...) Usually, if you go to Japan, it is to one of the many US bases on Okinawa, or sometimes to the (mainland) Marine Corps Air Station at Iwakuni. Either choice would be fine by me. I love all things Asian, and would enjoy immersing myself in the culture.
And where else could I indulge my Hello Kitty fetish?
Most likely, if we are able to go to Japan, we'll know by early summer '07. It takes a while to get organized for an overseas tour and unlike a local move, you need to take the time to figure out the culture, language, and living options. (Driving on Okinawa is on the left-hand side of the road, so that will be an interesting drivers test. NO LEFT ON RED!)
Do you think I'm crazy for wanting to go so far away from home for three years? Who will come visit me? Free lodging and all the trips to the '100-yen Store' and the 'Make-Man' store you can take...
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"Who will come visit" ?? Oh please.
You know you'll need to make sure you have a space for ME because I WILL find a way to get there.
Actually, it will probably be easier to find flights from my area to Japan, than it is to find a flight to where you are now!!
Of course you're not crazy for wanting to go far away--what a fabulous opportunity! I don't have to tell you this.
I'm glad you'll be in the US another year though. We will have to assume you will be leaving Summer 2008, and plan a couple of trips together accordingly before that.
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