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So, I'm on assignment to report to Fort Shafter in March, 2017, but I've got permission to early report in January 2017. Never been out of the continental US, minus my two deployments, so my family is beyond excited for this next move. Anyone have any positive/negative opinions of Fort Shafter or anything noteworthy to share about being stationed in Hawaii? Anything would be greatly appreciated...
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Housing
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You will absolutely love it! Outstanding opportunity for you and your family. Even though there is limited space, there are a surprising number of things to do. Go visit the other islands; you would be remiss not to do this. Get to know the locals; they can give you advice of where to go and not to go. Going to the mainland can be expensive, so that can be problematic. Above all, bring both sets of parents out. Living in the land of Aloha should be shared with your entire family. Additionally, set yourself up for success by going to the promotion board. Good luck!
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I doubt if my experience at Ft Shafter would be worth mentioning. It was 1968 to 1971. However, I doubt if the significant things will have changed much. The weather is pleasant year round. The beaches are wonderful, especially for children (just stick to the leeward side of the island in the winter months - the surf on the north shore is monstrous when winter storms in the northern hemisphere drive huge swells there) Teach you children to never turn their backs on the ocean. It's expensive, really expensive on the civilian economy. The commissary at Pearl Harbor was the best in those days. DO NOT KILL the geckos you'll find climbing on the walls. They eat cockroaches, although they are annoying during mating season - they croak like bull frogs. DO NOT let anyone tell you to keep mothballs under the floor mats of your car to keep the cockroaches out - that's an old island joke. Check out the R&R facilities at Ft Derusy on Waikaki Beach. Enjoy
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MSgt John McGowan
CPT Jack. I was at Hickam from 72 to 75. Was still expensise and I hadn't thought much about the geckos. One think, if you see a parking space under a tree, don't take it. My white car turned a crappy purple.
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CPT Jerry Lucas
I was at Ft. Shafter in 77-78 with the 652nd Eng. Bn. (Topographic). I was single and enlisted at the time. I lived in the barracks and enjoyed my time there. I had lots of time to enjoy the islands and find the great places away from the tourist sites. I was back there in 2009 and while many things have changed, especially a lot more people, it is still possible to see the real Hawaii. Take every chance you have to meet the locals, they are wonderful people.
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I loved Hawaii if you all love the outdoors you will love Hawaii. There is so Much to do. Hiking biking swimming site seeing at the look out points. My family enjoyed Hawaii. Expensive but if you budget your money you will have plenty to do. Also the bases have a lot of free events. Get involved shafter flats and shafter main have activities
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