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Moving to Japan
Asked by B.W. from Augusta
on October 8, 2008
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My family will be moving to Japan next April. The military is moving us there. We will be at the military base located in Toyoko. Does anyone know anything about this ...
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- Hi B., I have two military friends who have moved to Japan over the past few years. The first had two young sons and did a lot of research before she left. Have y...
- Are you moving to Yokosuka. I am moving this Dec. My husband is on the USS George Washington. Are you in the Atlanta area now. Let me know maybe we can chat.
- Go for it, i was there for ten years it's the best place to live if i had my way i would never have come back to the us i loved it.
Moving to Atsugi, Japan
Asked by K.G. from Norfolk
on August 31, 2008
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Hello ladies. I know there is someone out there who can help me! We are moving to NAF Atsugi, Japan! Very excited, but have a ton of questions for anyone who can help!...
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- K., What a great experience you have ahead of you! We lived in Iwakuni from 2002-2005. As for furniture, unless the pieces are ridiculously bulky, bring them. I wou...
- i just moved from atsugi. being on base is just like living in the states they have all the sports programs for kids and they have a dance lesson program also. it is r...
- Hi K., I lived in Okinawa, Japan for 9 1/2 years. I am a Marine and my family and I left Okinawa May 2007. I lived on Camp Kinser in the towers. The houses are smal...
I Need Help, Moving to Atsugi Japan, in About 6 Months!
Asked by K.C. from Little Rock
on January 2, 2011
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I have been running my self insane! i have read soo many threads about moving to atsugi... what to bring, what not to bring etc etc.
it amazes me that NO ONE has aske...
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- Hi, I'm sorry but I don't know much about Atsugi, per say, but here is the weather for Atsugi, so perhaps this may help you decide what the pack? http://www.wunder...
- So nice to see how many ladies lived in Japan! I lived in Tokyo, and yes, K., it's true that apartments are the norm because land is worth so much money that what's o...
- I think a lot of living in Japan is done in condo's and apartments...because land is so unbelievable expensive there....in fact I think land is "leased' not rented...e...
Military Move-- Should We Go or Not?
Asked by E.T. from Denver
on March 1, 2011
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Active duty hubby is being transferred this fall and I'm not sure if I want to go or not (me and 2 kiddos). We have been in Denver, near family (both sets of Gparents,...
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- You know better than anyone here what's best for you and your family. Trust your gut and please do not believe anyone who says you are being whiney for responsibly we...
- I was an Army Brat myself, my family was very fortunate to get accompanied tours so taht we always moved together, though my Dad would be on TDY for a few weeks or mon...
- Here's a military-brat perspective (dad was in the navy nearly 40 years.) - We ALWAYS moved with Dad when orders came EXCEPT when he was doing short schools (6mo or...
I Am Considering a Move to Japan And ...
Asked by L.J. from Dallas
on May 9, 2007
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I needed to talk with anyone who has ever lived there just to gather up more info on what to expect and things that I should do to be prepared. I have 2 school aged ...
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- I lived in Japan for 4 years, but that was a long time ago, lol, about 20 years ago. My dad was in the Navy stationed at Yokoska (sp). Life on the base is not quite ...
- I lived in Yokohama, Japan for a year with my two boys who were two and three at the time. It was a fantastic experience. My boys were in preschool and went to Yokoha...
- My sister in law lived in Japan for a year with her toddler while her husband was there for work. I will try and call her up and see if I can get some advice.
Husband Thinking About Joining military...any Advice?
Asked by A.D. from Norfolk
on August 24, 2011
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My husband has a bachelors degree is Mechanical Engineering and has been working the past 4 years for the US Department of Energy. We have been talking for the past y...
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- Don't go navy. He won't be able to pick his job. They put him where they want him not the other way around. Army he can pick his job. It will be in his contract. Si...
- I have no advice :) Just want to thank you both for considering this service to me, my son, and our country. God Bless
- Oh gosh that can be tough. I am not personally an army wife but my best friend is and my brother is in the army and I spend a lot of my time helping my sister in law o...
Military Dilemma...
Asked by S.P. from Lakeland
on October 13, 2010
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I have been trying to finalize a divorce with my ex for over two years. For many (many) odd reasons, it has been delayed. Partly because I am poor and have been using ...
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- Have you been to the pediatrician? Go and talk to them about the hitting. THen maybe have a child psychologist talk to your son. THey can figure out whether Daddy i...
- Perhaps he does not want to lose his son. Maybe you can work something out so he'll have contact with his son, instead of working at making it so clear that you will ...
- You need to document everything your son says after his visits with his dad. Dates, times and exact words used by your son!! Also, if he does have no job or anything...
Out of Country Moving....
Asked by B.W. from Augusta
on October 23, 2008
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My family and I will be moving to Japan in April. My husband is in the army. This will be the first move that we have had - and on top of that - it's overseas!! Does a...
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- Can't tell you much about traveling and settling logistics, but Japan is an amazing place. The people are nice, impeccably dressed, wildly interesting, and the food is...
- Idk about Japan, but we were overseas and I flew alot with my son. something that helped on the takeoff and touchdown were special "presents" I wrapped and he could o...
- I would call the passport office cause I dont know if you need a passport since the laws have changed since I was in the military.Especially sisnce it takes a long tim...
Grandparents Moving Out of State
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2008
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So my parents just came back from a 2 week vacation to Texas, (where my sister and ALL of my dad's family live)on Saturday, and now have decided to move there. My dad...
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- J., This is obviously really hard for you. Growing up, my dad was in the military. I moved all over the US as well as Japan. At that time there was just snail mail, ...
- I admire the relationship that you have with your family. My husband is in the military. I imagine some of the coping skills we use would work for your situation as ...
- Always tell your daughter the truth. Get a web cam for your computer so she can see Grandma and Grandpa every day. Make plans now to go for Christmas. Ask that Gra...
Stay at Home Mom Moving Stateside Still Want to Stay Home
Asked by S.M. from Stationed Overseas
on August 6, 2008
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I have been a stay at home mom for 5 years now,we are military and have always been overseas,so am used to the extra pay we get(any military wifes that have been overs...
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- Hi, We just moved to Seymour Johnson AFB.I understand you worries. I am a stay home mom of 4 years and we just moved stateside. What I can tell you is food prices are ...
- Hi S., I have been at home for 6 years now but have only been here in Germany for 2 going on three years and leaving in 10 months. I wanted to ask you have you con...
- I had 3 children when we lived stateside and I stayed at home (though gas and food wasn't as expensive as it is now). We've lived overseas for 3 years (now have 6 ch...
