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13 years 4 months ago #8756
by irishmick
Just wanted to say hello, I'm Craig my wife Nancy and I have just started Rving. I am Active duty Army resently returned from Afganistan, upon returning this time the wife decided she wanted an Rv were retiring in 2013 and she thought it would be nice to do some traveling after the army,I guess 6 duty stations and 3 deployments weren't enough for her hahaha. We are stationed in Ga right now and stuck close to home on our first trips out its been great. Looking for to many more trips and going alot farther the site has offered us alot of options great to know we can stay close to the military community. Thanks again
Craig and Nancyy
Craig and Nancyy
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13 years 4 months ago - 13 years 4 months ago #8758
by larryf
Larry Farquhar, USAF (Ret)
Owner/Operator of this website.
The Happy-Wanderers
Casino Camper Website
Replied by larryf on topic Re: Newbie
Welcome Craig and Nancy!
I think the military moving also planted the "travel bug" in us. After retirement, I took a corporate job for 6 years. They went bankrupt, we sold everything, and have been traveling full-time in our motor home for the past 7 years. Life has never been so good!
Even weekend outings and vacations to "get away" will make life more enjoyable. Hope you have a smooth retirement transition!
I think the military moving also planted the "travel bug" in us. After retirement, I took a corporate job for 6 years. They went bankrupt, we sold everything, and have been traveling full-time in our motor home for the past 7 years. Life has never been so good!
Even weekend outings and vacations to "get away" will make life more enjoyable. Hope you have a smooth retirement transition!
Larry Farquhar, USAF (Ret)
Owner/Operator of this website.
The Happy-Wanderers
Casino Camper Website
Last edit: 13 years 4 months ago by larryf.
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13 years 4 months ago #8760
by bill6750
Bill & Jean
Bill Retired US Army,
Viet Nam Vet, 24th Evac. Hosp.
Jean Retired from DOA
2014 Tiffin Phaeton, 40'
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 in Toe
Replied by bill6750 on topic Re: Newbie
Hello Craig and Nancy,
Welcome to the site, we are retired army and travel a lot. We hope you enjoy this site that Larry has set up. It is great.
Bill & Jean
Welcome to the site, we are retired army and travel a lot. We hope you enjoy this site that Larry has set up. It is great.
Bill & Jean
Bill & Jean
Bill Retired US Army,
Viet Nam Vet, 24th Evac. Hosp.
Jean Retired from DOA
2014 Tiffin Phaeton, 40'
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 in Toe
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13 years 1 month ago #8999
by JCSme2008
2005 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY 38U
Replied by JCSme2008 on topic Re: Newbie
Hello Craig and Nancy,
My name is Jack, I plan to retire as a Master Chief from the Navy at 21 years in 2015. I have 5 duty stations and 10 deployments under my sails. Right now my wife and I have been looking for Class "A" Motor Homes (diesel), for a purchase between 2012-2013. My plans are to travel, taking online college courses, while on the road using my GI Bill.
So we will be NEWBIES also. I thought it would be a GREAT idea to travel with other RV military couples, to have some company along the road. I wonder if there are any couples out there doing the same, caravan'ing across the country.
I can't wait for the day of freedom.
Jack & Livette
My name is Jack, I plan to retire as a Master Chief from the Navy at 21 years in 2015. I have 5 duty stations and 10 deployments under my sails. Right now my wife and I have been looking for Class "A" Motor Homes (diesel), for a purchase between 2012-2013. My plans are to travel, taking online college courses, while on the road using my GI Bill.
So we will be NEWBIES also. I thought it would be a GREAT idea to travel with other RV military couples, to have some company along the road. I wonder if there are any couples out there doing the same, caravan'ing across the country.
I can't wait for the day of freedom.
Jack & Livette
2005 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY 38U
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13 years 1 month ago #9036
by lbernal
Replied by lbernal on topic Re: Newbie
I believe the travel bug is inherent in most military folks that make it to retirement. Not sure how anyone could make the 20 if you didn't enjoy the move. Me personally, I have never, in my life, lived anywhere more than 7 years, guess my family had it too!
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13 years 1 month ago - 13 years 1 month ago #9039
by monkey44
Replied by monkey44 on topic Re: Newbie
You mentioned travel and online college ...
As I recall, you can only get reimbursement for online courses for the actual fees, not the "GI Bill" monthly allotments unless you take at least half of your courses each semester in a classroom.
Although it would be nice to travel and 'earn' that nice sum, you should check with VA advisor before you make those plans.
My college and GI Bill was quite awhile ago, and I took online independent study too, but was required to have at least as many in clsss credits as online credits. It might be different now with new GI Bill rules - but would advise checking anyway, just to make sure.
As I recall, you can only get reimbursement for online courses for the actual fees, not the "GI Bill" monthly allotments unless you take at least half of your courses each semester in a classroom.
Although it would be nice to travel and 'earn' that nice sum, you should check with VA advisor before you make those plans.
My college and GI Bill was quite awhile ago, and I took online independent study too, but was required to have at least as many in clsss credits as online credits. It might be different now with new GI Bill rules - but would advise checking anyway, just to make sure.
Last edit: 13 years 1 month ago by monkey44.
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