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International Military Related Travel

The Most Haunted Military Base

Traveling all across the world to military bases you learn about myths and legends that go with each location. At MCT Camp Geiger you have the lady in white. At Parris Island you have another lady but in black. I have met so many people that have shared their ghost stories with me. And with […]

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Military Related Travel United States

Twentynine Palms Guide

The one place I never want to be at. I see it as hell on earth, however, there are much worse places to be stationed at. I do not mind visiting Twenty-nine Palms, but I definitely would not want to live there. If anything I would go to live at my house in San Diego, […]

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Things Available to Active Duty Military and Dependents

Financial: You can use SCRA to receive a refund for interest you paid over 6% (car loans, credit cards etc.), and receive no higher than a 6% rate. Access to Dave Ramsey Finance Class for FREE and the Book as well. AM EX Credit Card is free, and gives money back to you each month […]

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AMC Flights from Seattle, WA

First if you have moved out of your house already make sure you do a change of address. You can either get the card for FREE from your local post office, or if easier, you can pay $1.09 and just do it online (you also receive a bunch of coupons for Amazon, Wayfair, Bed Bath […]

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International Military Related Travel

Okinawa, Japan – Moving Guide

First thing first. Once you arrive to Okinawa you do have more than ten (10) days of TLA. You can have up to thirty (30) days if approved. You just have to submit for TLA every ten (10) days. You also will collect per diem as usual, but also you also request dislocation allowance which […]

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PCSing to Japan – What NOT to Take

I have the ability to take 9,000 pounds of household items to Japan for free…. however, I do not even think we have 9,000 pounds of items to take in the first place. Before, back in maybe 2013 ish, many people could only take 25% of the weight they rated, meaning if they had rated […]

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International Military Related Travel

PCSing to Japan- What to Take

By now many of you have found out I am moving to Japan, just for a short amount of time for work. More specifically, to an island off of Japan. I am not necessarily thrilled about being on an island as I would much rather be on mainland. However, the flight to mainland is only […]

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Importing Animals to 日本

Importing animals to Japan seems complicated but it really isn’t if you stay on top of it. First whether you are moving overseas or not there are a few things you should ALWAYS do no matter what. You should always use a base vet. I found out the hard way that civilian vets are insanely […]

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International Military Related Travel

Going to…日本

Surprise, surprise. I never saw this coming but this year I will be packing up the house and going to Japan for a short temporary “vacation”. More specifically to an island off of Japan. I am a little bummed about not going to be on mainland Japan as Tokyo has always been a dream of […]

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Financial Military Related Shop

Don’t Be Stupid, Don’t Waste Money

Anyone who knows me personally, and who has went shopping with me before knows that I am very picky on what I spend my money on. I am honestly not sure exactly why…I guess maybe I just want to make sure I get the value out of whatever I buy. I remember as a kid […]