What are Israel or Egypt assignments like?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:35:36 -0500

PCS Time is coming up, and I have been discussing with my career counselor possible assignments. I noticed 2 available that really stuck out; Israel and Egypt (MFO).

Has anyone done either of these? How was it? I am a 68W if it changes anything

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Dec 4 at 2019 1:37 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:37:09 -0500

"JP4" might be able to help you out.

Response by SrA John Monette made Dec 4 at 2019 1:44 PM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:44:54 -0500

egypt

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 4 at 2019 2:09 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:09:03 -0500

ISRAEL!!!!!! One of the most beautiful, wonderful countries I've ever been to! I got to live there for a few months on mission. WONDERFUL PLACE! Besides, you can visit Egypt from Israel on any given weekend..

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Dec 4 at 2019 2:10 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:10:46 -0500

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 4 at 2019 3:25 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:25:37 -0500

I would love to visit Israel and learn their culture. They are quite dedicated in many endeavors.

Response by SGT Morrison (Mike) Hogwood made Dec 4 at 2019 4:06 PM

SGT Morrison (Mike) Hogwood — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:06:37 -0500

I was stationed in Sinai ,Egypt 1990-91 1 year rotation,i volunteered,I enjoyed the the tour,there was north and south camp,south being the best at the time,I understand times are a little different in the Sinai now,but good luck in with your choice.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 4 at 2019 8:10 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:10:08 -0500

What, very few actual tours supporting MFO, tho AD units rotate in and out in a 6mo cycle.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2019 11:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:55:06 -0500

I was there in ‘12-‘13 at South Camp. We had a lot of lock downs on that tour due to the fighting between the two countries, so I was only able to go out in the local town a handful of times but I was able to spend 4 days in Israel. That, in itself was worth the whole tour. I’m sure a lot has changed since. South camp is on the Red Sea shore. It is some beautiful water. Crystal clear, amazing coral reef and plenty of ocean life swimming around. South camp had a good many things to do to stay busy in your down time. If I could get a tour in either place, it’s be great but I’d most definately take an Israel tour over Egypt...... GOOD LUCK