How much danger will an E-5 Sergeant in the U.S. Army be in when deployed to Djibouti, Africa?

2019-02-25T03:13:56-05:00

My current boyfriend who is in the Army as an E-5 Sergeant is possibly deploying to Djibouti Africa very soon. I am just wondering how much danger he will be in while over there? I don't want nothing to happen to him because I love him so much. If anyone could give me any insights on that location Please let me know. Thank You Very Much! God Bless!

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Feb 25 at 2019 8:24 AM

2019-02-25T08:24:01-05:00

There are worse places to be deployed that for sure -- The biggest downside I found in DJ was the smell...so how bad can it be?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2019 10:21 AM

2019-02-25T10:21:13-05:00

This may be blunt but you need to know.
He is in the Army, he will deploy to dangerous areas. It's the job. It's best to come to terms with it early. Questions like this will do nothing but worry you even more. I'm not saying to turn a blind eye to possible danger, but he needs you to be strong at home and not worry much about the location he's in. TRUST HIM AND HIS TRAINING. Soldiers deploy to worse areas and come out fine, others never deploy and get major injuries in the States. I myself have 5 deployments to combat zones, and not one purple heart (no, I was not a fobbit).
Your job as a GF is to trust him, handle everything back home, and support him with emails/phone calls. Worrying everyday about him being in a "dangerous area" will only drive you up the wall with stress.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2019 11:54 AM

2019-02-25T11:54:30-05:00

Angela Stanley I agree with CW2 Private RallyPoint Member. Being a Sergeant has no bearing on danger level. A soldier that is making the Army a career, will probably deploy to some areas where there is more danger than other locations.

Mission. The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation's wars by providing ready, prompt and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 25 at 2019 11:10 PM

2019-02-25T23:10:40-05:00

Lady, bottom line (hate to sound harsh) you can die anywhere at anytime. God never promised living in this body forever. We have 1k's of Gold Star families who wish that wasn't true. Last I heard, they weren't normally getting shot at, but scumbag's are everywhere. Look to the future and trust in God.

Response by Angela Stanley made Feb 26 at 2019 2:20 AM

2019-02-26T02:20:39-05:00

Thank You for your response. I will pray for the Military members ANYWHERE. God Bless Them all!

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2019 4:04 PM

2019-05-23T16:04:11-04:00

between zero and zero. It all depends on your job. I can't believe we get combat pay here!