Young Indecisive retiree would like advice on living OCONUS?

2015-04-26T14:27:03-04:00

I'm 27 and retired.

I've had idea after idea of what I could see myself doing after the military.
I'd really like to experience living OCONUS.
Assistance or advice transitioning OCONUS as a retiree would be greatly appreciated thank you.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 26 at 2015 4:45 PM

2015-04-26T16:45:22-04:00

I can only assume through contract work, federal civil service, corporations, starting a business, or do you not have to work anymore?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Apr 26 at 2015 6:56 PM

2015-04-26T18:56:20-04:00

When you say retired, are you medically retired where you would need to be in the vicinity of a military base for support? Either way, being a DoD employee could have some good benefits for being OCONUS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2015 9:06 AM

2015-05-07T09:06:57-04:00

Overseas or OCONUS? Be more specific, because you might get a few different answers and or questions; I.E if OCONUS, which country?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 7 at 2015 11:43 AM

2015-05-07T11:43:08-04:00

I will ask a stupid question. What does retired mean for you?

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Mar 29 at 2016 12:26 PM

2016-03-29T12:26:22-04:00

If you are talking Korea.... I have the news!!
Retirees no longer need a Ration Card! Once you arrive, go to the DBIDS office (open Monday - Friday times vary by location) on the base close to where you plan to visit, register your ID card. This allows your card to be scanned for base entry without showing two forms of pictured ID. If you are traveling with a spouse, she must get a ration card to enter the PX and commissary. The DBIDS office in Yongsan is located in the 1st Replacement Center (1RC) building (the old O’Club which is now the “In and Out” processing center.) This is across the parking lot from Dragon Hill Lodge on South Post.
Date of Information: OCT 2015 when I went over to do final research on the book that I co-authored with Dr. Anna Lint, “8 Eyes on Korea, A Travel Perspective of Seoul, Korea.”
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Response by PO3 Donald Murphy made Jan 11 at 2018 12:36 AM

2018-01-11T00:36:06-05:00

OCONUS is great. I did it and loved it. Transition? You're not in Kansas anymore Toto. Every place has pros and cons. Most of Europe is not 24X7 which takes getting used to. Your medical care will be better tho...