Korea

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Burch on October 10, 2010 at 10:31pm

My friend and her husband did this same deployment. TMO wouldn't move her back home because it wasn't a PCS move, but when he got back they would take care of it because then they would have orders for it. Make sure you have your husband change where you will be living in DEERS so that you will recieve the BAH for the area.....which may be more, or less, than u make currently.

Permalink Reply by Nikki Moore on November 7, 2010 at 2:28am

My husband just got back in August from a 1 year tour in the desert. The 3 kids and myself moved back to texas to be closer to the family. Was definitly the best thing i could have done. We did have to move ourselves and no we did not get reimbursed for it, but it was well worth it in my opinion. It gave my kids, my family, and myself that year of bonding that being military doesnt make easy for little kids and grandparents. Plus it made the year go by so much faster. If it is just you, then i would take the year to go back to school, this is just a suggesting since i really dont know you or your situation since i just joined the group : ). He should get to come home for 2 weeks. Also a friend of mine whose husband went to Korea as well she went and visited him. Hope my rambling helps. Just keep your head up and stay busy and the time will fly by!

Permalink Reply by Lyndi Johnston on November 10, 2010 at 12:24am

Hi, Melissa. I hope to help...
You can move to your next duty station all expenses paid for by AF. You will have a chance to make great friends and find a job, get kids in school, etc. while your man is stationed in ROK. You should also plan to visit him while he's there AND when he'll be able to take his mid-tour. That will break up the year into "bite-sized" pieces.
Take care to prepare for his return. That is THE HARDEST part! A year apart is a long time and it will serve you well to be aware of the challenges when he gets back home.
I hope you find this useful. I was left behind while my husband went to Kunsan and then we went back together a couple years later.

Permalink Reply by mary foster on November 12, 2010 at 12:08pm

When my husband was in Korea TMO would not move us back home so we stayed at Seymour AFB. We had our follow on to go back to England. At that time our boys were in school, scouts and sports so moving them twice was not a good idea. I received alot of help through friends and the base Chapel were we went to church. Staying there was a good decision for our boys, yes there are lonely times but I kept busy and the year went fast. You can get through this, you are strong. Best of luck.

Permalink Reply by Jessica Dearth on January 15, 2011 at 8:29am

What base is he going to?  I am currently in Korea with my husband.  We are at Osan and there are a lot of spouses here that have chosen to move here instead of going home to keep their family together.  If you want more info let me know.

Permalink Reply by Amanda Weedon on October 1, 2012 at 7:01pm

why dont you go with him? my hubby got orders for kadina air base in japan... and i cant wait. just think, you could have made a friend there!