What should I expect on my deployment to Ukraine?

2017 i hope you like dill the spice because it in every meal prepared by local nationals at the dfac, bring snivel gear, cyka blyat (soo-ka blat) means f*cking b*itch and is a favorite usage amongst junior offers and enlisted personnel. if your a smoker rejoice because you can get a pack of 25 of would could possibly be class C cigarettes for 99 cents. there's no pepperonis on pizza just sliced hot dogs. invest in a fanny pack for trips to town because pick pocketing is an issue, there is a american tax at larger tattoo parlors, dont f*ck with the police, invest in a vpn for your electronic devices (i recommend nord vpn) notify your bank of travel and CONFIRM that your debit card will work in that country, make sure you and your joes HAVE an eagle cash card and do not use online banking on unsecured internet, do not drink tap water at the IPSC, and learn to drive agressive on civilian roads

Take spices with you. I was outside Lviv in 2017. Cold weather gear will be a helpful. Make sure you notify bank/credit card if you plan on using them there or else they’ll shut them off. Install a VPN on all your devices.

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