My partner is ex-British Army. He just retired after 22 years in.  He's been explosive ordnanace disposal for at least three years, having led and participated in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland among other places. Right now he's doing de-mining instruction for the United Nations in Afghanistan.\n\nHowever, what he really wants to do is move to the United States. Any suggestions?
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Contact the Civillan Personnel Office on any US Military Base, I have a feeling that with his experience he would get a job as a civillan employee/instructor in a second.
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I had the opportunity to work with the Italian army during Bright Star 98 and they suck. I mean, they're great guys and all (these were the paratroopers) and they're full of heart. But their equipment stinks from their uniforms to their weapons to their living kit, to everything. Don't do it man. They'd come over to trade stuff with us and we'd just kind of laugh. The Brits would too by the way.  Now, the Brits...they had some great stuff.  \n\nBut about joining...I know in order to join the British Army you have to be a citizen of Great Britian.  Possibly to join the Italian Army you have to be a citizen.  They may have a website with more information.  The U.S. is one of the VERY few countries where you can join without being a citizen.  It's a reflection of our immigrant past.\n\nCheck out the website below - if you read Italian. I don't.
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He might as well just stay where he is. He wont be able to get out completly with an honorable discharge. If he were to switch to another branch (very difficult to do, you should contact your local recruiting station) his time would restart and he would end up staying in the armed forces longer.
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If he loves you he will understand...you'll be kicking yourself later if you decide not to go. Hey if you are not happy in the U.S you can always go right back. Try it don't sacrifice your dreams. Follow your heart whatever you decide. But if you are young I say take a risk- you will gain so much from it. \nHey my nephew was in Woomera in the service- he loved the experience- his daughter was born there on base. They are in Japan now- gave up a home and stability in US for the experience of Japan.
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Gee... lets see, renounce your US citizenship, attempt to get an Australian citizenship, apply for boot camp with the Australian Army. Maybe if you get through all of these, then you will be accepted into their Army. \n\nBut, why?
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Feeling trapped is a common reason for re-enlistment. But that's also pretty much a commitment to be a lifer. You've got a family to support.  Is his carreer going well?  If he's got something that will hold him back (NJP's, weight/physical problems) from picking up Staff with in the 12 year time frame, do you want to invest that much time in the military only to be denied reinlistment down the road?  Does he have job skills that can help him in the civilian world?  It's not as scary as it seems, but when you are used to guaranteed pay and health benefits it's intimidating.  This is something you two need to decide for yourselves, since you know your situation better than any of us.  But don't be afraid of change, if you decide to get out.  And if you stay in, just make sure your career is on the right track and you'll keep moving up.
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I love to see people ask questions like this! When are you leaving... When are you coming back?  EVER HEAR OF A LITTLE THING CALLED... OP SEC?? It is what we call "Operational Security" It helps keep us safe and avoid being killed before we can deploy. Your hubby should know this as well.
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It is an interesting experience. My husband and I have been together for only 3 years and we are on our second deployment. He is currently serving in Iraq. Be proud because your husband is doing something truly great. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk.
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I am currently a military spouse and if I could do it all over again I would have told my husband to just get a job in his major and not the Army.  The Army takes care of us, they have some great benefits probably the best in the world.  But none of that is worth risking your life for.  I'm not anti-Army, I'm just living the life supporting my husband.  We have a 3 year old, and he just came back from a deployment in Dec and possibly will be leaving again within a month.  Imagine a 3-year old asking for his daddy everyday while he is fighting in a senseless "war".  If you can't, it's pure hell.  I don't recommend military life to anyone unless you are single and times are REALLY hard for you financially.  There are alot of sacrifices you have to make in a military environment.  I have some research for you, go and find out the divorce rate for military servicemen, its beyond the means of high.  I think I just told you the reason why!!
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My husband is currently deployed in Afghanistan so I have a little info for you.  The government is no longer allowing people to send letters to a random person like we used to be able to.  Before, you were allowed to write a letter and address it to "any soldier" and they could write back.  Because of security reasons, they will now throw away any mail address like this (at least that is what I was told).  We were told that if we found people who were interested in "adopting" a soldier so to speak that they should contact a base or national guard post close to them and they can sign you up and actually give you information on how you can write letters and provide support.\n\nHope this helps
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The odds are, you won't get hit in the stop loss.  But there is a chance.  I've never heard of anyone getting stuck in for more than a year past their EAS--End of Active Service, but I suppose it's theoretically possible to be required to serve the full eight.  They do try to work with people though.  They know that you only expected to serve the original contract and to hold a large number of people in service past that will create a lot of discontent and morale problems, so they try to keep it as short a time as possible.  Right now there is no stop loss in effect and odds are not for one to be started.  The US is trying to reduce the number of troops in war zones, so it is unlikely they will need to force people to stay beyond their original contract.
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Yeah, heres an idea.  Why dont you go to google and find the british army website and send them an email and ask them directly and then you dont have to be on yahoo answers asking really dumb questions that you would find answers for on google.  I hope your friend is smarter or he shouldnt go into the british army.
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I have heard bits and pieces of the story about the ex president.  I think it is insane that things like this is allowed to go on in other parts of the world.  I live in the US and everything here isn't perfect but our ex president about got in alot of trouble for getting a B.J. from someone besides his wife.  They are things that go on in Africa I really don't understand.  I think they are wrong and will never travel to this part of the world because of lack of people being prosecuted for crime they commit.  I'm not telling you that you should leave, this is something you need to decide for your self.  If you don't fill safe you need to leave.  Safe should be you main concern.  It don't look like you are in a very safe place.
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There is a tendency amongst employers within the security sector to employ ex-military personnel, although most of these positions are accredited now, in that they are regulated. Each security officer must be qualified. This would be an advantage to your husband, since his military training would encompass most of the requirements. I would also suggest a consultation position since large security firms often use ex-militarians to provide expert advice. It really depends on whether he wishes to remain in government related positions or move towards the public sector. There are any number of employment possibilities he could pursue which do not have to relate directly to his training, unless he prefers to remain within these confines. I would suggest that he joins many of the job sites on the web which can tailor searches to his specific requirements. 'All the jobs' and 'Monster' are a good place to start. The local job centre are also on line so you would be able to assess his prospects for securing the type of work he requires. I would say that Wales has a reasonably high rate of unemployment, comparatively.
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Hello Proud Army Wyfe (and rightfully so), I am in the Air force and am a small arms instructor at Sheppard AFB. I am not actually EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal), but I work around Army and Air Force EOD on a daily basis; and have been deployed with them. Also my brother is Army EOD and is in Iraq right now. I can tell you that yes it is a dangerous job, but they receive the best training this world has to offer and they get compensated for the extra hardship with pay bonuses. It is a very proud and respectable career field. Also when EOD deploy they "usually" only go for 6 months instead of 12 due to the extra stress. If he really wants to cross train into EOD and you talk him out of it, he might regret it later and he might think that you are the reason. If he goes EOD he can do it for just 1 term and then get out and go work for the FBI or some other law enforcement agency and make considerable money. I hope that what ever he or you decide that you stay by his side and keep supporting one of the most important people in this world. He is nothing without you...help him defend his country.
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I was in the Army from 1991-1998 and I miss it.  Even with the War in Iraq still raging, I miss it.  A person can leave the Army, but the Army never leaves the person.
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It's an absolute nightmare.  There are a limited number of visas granted to British citizens each year, and they are usually snapped up within 36 hours of being available.  Usually big corporations get them for their UK employees who are working in the US.\n\nIf it's at all feasible, he might consider going to Canada first.  It is much easier for a Brit to emigrate to Canada, and it is much easier for a Canadian to emigrate to the US.\n\nGood luck.