Guam...Who has been stationed there? Would you recommend it?

CPT Chase Sanger — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:46:25 -0400

I am thinking of putting Guam on my dream sheet for my next post. Has anyone served there that can provide some insight?

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Jun 3 at 2014 8:51 PM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:51:03 -0400

I have not been stationed there but the majority of folks that I have talked to say that it gets old after a few months.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2014 10:04 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 22:04:35 -0400

It is what you make it to be. Lots of things to do, but you have to hunt them out.
Also, it's a great place to go other places, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, etc etc

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2014 12:34 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:34:31 -0400

I definitely say go for it. I would inquire though how long the tour would be. Never been stationed there but have participated in two separate month long exercises there. It's a beautiful place but it is small. Definitely would be a neat place to scuba dive as well as a stepping stone to other parts of the Pacific.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 4:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:03:05 -0400

Never been stationed there, however I visit every year to visit my In-Laws. I have been trying to find out who is the supply sergeant for 3RD BATTALION, 196TH INFANTRY BRIGADE. This has become a very difficult task. The weather is almost always great, and the island life will get ya every time. I recommend Spear Fishing and jet skiing. The island offers a lot, you just have to get out and find it.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 10:08 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:08:20 -0400

Though I have a family that would inevitably get tired if we were to go there, I say go for it nevertheless. Think about: plenty of time to work out, take classes, community services, all bullets that you can get for your eval are there. I love small commands. In their own way as described

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2014 6:32 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:32:42 -0400

ADV: I was stationed there from 96-98 and loved it. Great weather year round, one of the world's best places for scuba/snorkeling, great golf, loads of culture.

DIS-ADV: "Island fever." This never happened to me. Being on a small island didn't bother me. Schools are not great, or at least weren't when I was there. Lots of typhoons. Long flight to go anywhere else.

Response by SSG David Hollingshead made Jun 18 at 2014 10:54 PM

SSG David Hollingshead — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:54:35 -0400

i was there from 03 to 06 and would go back in a hearbeat.

Response by SSgt Robert Clark made Jun 23 at 2014 11:00 PM

SSgt Robert Clark — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:00:48 -0400

I did an unaccompanied tour in 84-85 and then an accompanied tour in 89-91. By all means, if you have the opportunity then take it. You will get rock fever so just plan on taking leave at your midway point and either go back to the states or go to Japan or Korea. I would go back to Guam in a heart beat, loved it.

Response by CPT Chase Sanger made Jun 24 at 2014 8:58 AM

CPT Chase Sanger — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:58:26 -0400

I appreciate all of the advice! I will definitely take all of your experiences into consideration.

Response by Robert Warne Razon made Mar 15 at 2016 12:23 PM

Robert Warne Razon — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:23:38 -0400

Tropical islands always beckon to me. I'd say go for it! As far as typhoons, as long as everyone is safe & secure indoors it can be a brief respite from all that sunny, blue skies, tropical paradise weather. :)

Response by A1C Robert Seitz made Jan 5 at 2020 12:32 PM

A1C Robert Seitz — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 12:32:15 -0500

Guam is paradise for fishing. Small deer and wild boar can be taken with bow (right on base at Anderson anyways back in 1990-1992). Great nightlife, excellent off-roading (ATV, SXS, 4x4), however I’ve seen “hotel row” develop over lots of my old secret spots!