Posted on May 12, 2018
Based on experiences, is it better to deploy to Germany or Korea?
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My unit is going to be going to Korea again next Summer but I was recently asked if I wanted to volunteer to go to Germany with another BDE. This will be my first deployment and I'm sure not many people get the chance to decide where they go so I wanted to get other opinions
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From a travel position, I would pick Germany as there are many other Countries that you can travel to while there.
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from your post - it seems that you already did a stint in Korea - which is a wonderful place, my question is - Have you been to Europe yet? If not - jump on that opportunity - getting to see and experience new places, people, and cultures is one of the greatest perks of military service, and you have an opportunity to see places you would normally never get to see. especially at your age (yes I am assuming you are young) How many of your friends from home have seen Korea or Germany? I Unfortunately was on the Korea to States express and did 3 years in Korea and never got the opportunity to see Europe until after my service was over. IMHO - go to Europe.
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SPC (Join to see) it doesn't sound like bad choice either way the bigger question is what do you want to do?
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SGT Kenneth Potts
You've never been to Korea. It's hot, humid, and smells like shit in the summer. The smell is because they dump shit in the rice paddies for fertilizer. In the winter, it's balls freezing cold. You spend most of the winter in the field because the ground freezes and tracks won't get stuck.
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I was stationed in both, and enjoyed both, but I favor Germany. You're near other European countries, and it's a beautiful country with mountains, castles, rivers, and great food.
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SPC (Join to see) My 16 month tour to Korea was 62 years ago. I always wish I had volunteered for the next month’s levy for Germany!
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SFC David Xanten
I was there in 1965, sure a lot had changed but Comparing it to RVN, I would rather go back to Nam.
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I'm my opinion Germany would be the better choice depending on your MOS. Korea is cheaper though. Having been to both Germany would be my choice. Good luck.
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I would take Germany spent 6 wonderful years there I would go back if I could love the people and the country and food.
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