What are the living conditions like on ISA Air Base/ Bahrain?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:36:54 -0400

Hi all, I recently got picked up for a mob to ISA Air Base Bahrain for 9 months. Orders say I'll be doing security.

My questions are- What is ISA Air Base/ Bahrain like? Is there good internet there? What will the living conditions be for a E-4? What is there to do for fun? Any other info/experience on Bahrain will be very helpful to me!

Response by SPC Christian Weldon made Aug 8 at 2018 3:22 PM

SPC Christian Weldon — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:22:15 -0400

I was stationed there in 10-11 and let me be the first to tell you that it is a tent city. And as far as internet. You’ll have to figure that out for yourself. That being said this was a while ago so maybe they have improved

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2018 9:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:36:22 -0500

I went last year, it's not bad. I mean, compared to other Army living conditions, it's pretty nice. It might be a bit below standard for Navy personnel. I know the Air Force guys at Al Udeid would get compensation for how "below standard" the barracks were, but they were the best I had ever seen. I would say Isa is about a 6 out of 10. Definitely best rotation/deployment in the Middle East, by far.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2020 1:29 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:29:44 -0400

Hey Shipmate - wondered if you had any feedback on Isa AB after your deployment. I'm looking at one now. Appreciate any guidance!