PCSing to Miami (General)

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 May 2014 21:44:51 -0400

Any helpful information?????

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2014 9:55 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 May 2014 21:55:53 -0400

The number one thing is make sure you get your DLA. That is great to receive. Otherwise they wear winter coats when you wear shorts in Kansas. Be prepared for the weather. On the professional side try to contact the unit and see what you will be doing there and get the paperwork and are as prepared as much as possible.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2014 8:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 May 2014 08:00:02 -0400

Am I authorized to get DLA if I'm a single Soldier? And I'm use to southern weather so I'm good on that part. Someone was suppose to contact me but never did. Looks like I'll be giving them a call.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Sep 10 at 2014 10:19 AM

Cpl Dennis F. — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:19:45 -0400

Learn Spanish and get a CC permit. Also a defensive driving course wouldn't hurt.

Response by CPO Jon Campbell made Sep 10 at 2014 3:32 PM

CPO Jon Campbell — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:32:46 -0400

I was in Miami for one day in 1998 on orders to the Keys for Huricane Georges recovery. On the way to CG Headquarters we had to stop for 30 minutes or so while the police chalked around a body in the street. When we got to the hotel, the road was blocked because a guy had been murdered in the parking lot. When I flew back, I went through security and the guy in front of me dropped an 8 ball of cocaine as he was being searched.
The Cuban coffee was great, but man, what a rough town.