Posted on Feb 19, 2016
Guantanamo, Cuba as a re-enlistment option, should I take it?
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I've been just offered Guantanamo, Cuba as an option for re-enlistment. Now, I have to make a quick decision on this since it won't be available for long. Any information would be really appreciated.
Is family allowed? How long would be the assignment? How is it to work in a Joint Task Force?
Is family allowed? How long would be the assignment? How is it to work in a Joint Task Force?
Re-enlistment
Guantanamo Bay
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If it was me, I'd take it. Who wouldn't want to be stationed in a tropical paradise? And with warming relations with Cuba, we may one day be actually allowed to step out side the gates and enjoy the rest of Cuba.
That being said, I believe Cuba right now is considered a hardship tour, like Korea used to be. not sure if there are provisions for families there.
That being said, I believe Cuba right now is considered a hardship tour, like Korea used to be. not sure if there are provisions for families there.
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LTC Paul Labrador I contacted them this morning and they told me that they houses available and there's many SM that goes with their families. Fingers crossed!
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LTC Paul Labrador is kind of funny how my Retention NCO's face changed when he told me that I was offered Guantanamo. He came with a sad face like, this is gonna hurt you, and told me, Camacho, they just offered Guantanamo... I asked him, immediately excited, Guantanamo, Cuba?! He was like, eh, yes. I told him, AWESOME! He was confused with my reaction.
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LTC Paul Labrador
SGT(P) (Join to see) - There's no accounting for taste. Some folks see a Korea tour as a prison sentence. Others, like me, see it as a great opportunity. Now the slot you are going to may suck (ie working Camp X-ray)....
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Have to say it was a once in a lifetime opportunity; even without knowing what you'll be doing as people have said it is like a resort in the Caribbean sea. Everything alluded to in this thread was true from my humble experience. Check on if yours is an accompanied or unaccompanied tour to be very sure. Unless you end up working with a bunch of jerks, it will be like an endless liberty call.
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Capt Tom Brown the thing that calls my attention is specifically the fact that is a once in a lifetime opp and I want to take it!
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Capt Tom Brown No Sir, I went to Basic and AIT with a Cuban and I asked him if it was a good idea, he answered right away to stay out of Cuba by now because things are getting serious there. I actually thought that he would like to be stationed there since all his family is in the Island but he told me that not even for his family he would go there. So, I signed for Germany, I reenlisted for 5 more years, 1 year here, 3 years in Germany and we'll see after that.
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SFC(P) (Join to see) retention just told me that they are allowed if I live on-post...
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Honestly, if offered a spot there, I would take it.....even if it were a hardship tour.
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MSG (Join to see) looking info in opening spots, I think I'll get stationed at a MP Unit... but looking at the god part, I'll be doing my job as a Yankee.
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Here's the Navy's website for it, if you haven't seen it already. Give you some info on family support services there. I had a choice of Gitmo or Diego Garcia back in the day, 1981. Kinda wish i had took Gitmo, but I chose Gilligan's Island (Diego Garcia).
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/ns_guantanamo_bay/ffr/support_services.html
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/ns_guantanamo_bay/ffr/support_services.html
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Thanks! I already gave it a look, I'm really excited about this...
PO1 Brian Austin
PO1 Brian Austin
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PO1 Brian Austin
1SG (Join to see) - I enjoyed DG a lot! Crystal clear waters. Didn't regret the choice.
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SN Greg Wright
PO1 Brian Austin Dude, I would give my left nut to be posted to DG. I went once on WESTPAC and loved it. Even in my Merhcant Marine career, I've tried for years to get on one of the pre-positioned ships there, but the crusty old bastards with seniority won't give them up.
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I have some Marine buddies that really liked it. Apparently hunting tree rats with spear guns was a popular time waster.
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