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Post by 4myairman on Dec 18, 2008 15:38:11 GMT -5
My husband recently joined the Air Force and is currently in basic training. He is entering as a SERE Specialist.I have been researching websites trying to get as much info as possible. I want to be prepared and understand what takes place and what to expect. I understand training is twice a year Jan. & July. He will be done with basic training in February. So I am assuming once he passes the SERE Selection Course he will be waiting to attend the SERE Specialist Training in July? What takes place in that time span? In another forum they said it is not recommended that a family go stay with the airman during SERE training, so should I expect not to be with my husband until December 09'? Will I be able to visit? I know there are not many SERE Specialist, so should we expect to be stationed at a specific station? What is family life like? I am very excited for this opportunity in our lives, but I would love any info someone might be able to give. Thanks so much!
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mrv
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Post by mrv on Dec 18, 2008 23:50:20 GMT -5
Check out www.hulu.com search survival school. That should give you a great idea as to what your husband is going to endure. As to what you should do for PCS'ing I will let the instructors here tell you. I have read that your family will be moved (PCS'd) to Fairchild. I wish you and your husband the best. |
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Post by KGB on Dec 19, 2008 20:55:47 GMT -5
I'm here now at Fairchild starting team in about 2 weeks. My wife came up with me once I graduated selection, and I have been training for team. Which consists of working out a lot, learning some of the skills that we use during training, and going to the field for some more experience before the real thing. your husband will be stationed at Fairchild for about 3-5 years then you will have to go to another base. family life is good, My wife is involved in the spouses group and most of the wifes hang out together. But it is up to you on how involved you want to be. good luck.
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Post by Seredad on Dec 22, 2008 12:20:22 GMT -5
If you're a spouse who is comitted 100% to your husbands success and can deal with him putting the Air Force first the next 12 months or so than I say go with him. You'll be a great source of strength and support.
If you're a spouse who whines and has to rely on her husband 100% for your own emotional well being than I say stay at home for the next year.
This is your future, too. The time for sacrifice is right now. You sound like you're committed and you're asking good questions. His success is very important and he has a long tough road. 60% attrition at Intro, 40% during training. You must be 100% committed to him to succede.
The bottom line is don't play any head games with him, put the air force first, don't expect much quality family time and spoil him rotten when he is home and you two will be a stronger, more comitted family in the future.
Good luck!
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Post by afwife88 on Nov 5, 2009 11:51:46 GMT -5
i had the exact same question about the Jan. and july.... my husband is leaving for basic sunday and he will be through in jan, he also has the indoc course after that so will he be going to fairchild in feb or will he be going in july?? i am so confused any info would be wonderful!
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Post by aforce823 on Nov 7, 2009 16:59:34 GMT -5
Here is what happens. After making it through Selection he will Move to Fairchild no matter what time of year it is. You can and should move there at the same time. He will be on Preteam, which is working out and getting ready for his team to start SERE Specialist Training in July. If you want to support him in going for this career field you should move up there with him. it will be easier for you to move then and he will need the support when team starts. I know this first hand as i went through the same thing. it was much better to have my wife here.
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Post by nitty46 on Nov 14, 2009 19:44:46 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat as you ladies! My husband is leaving in January for Basic Training and then will be going to the July Tech School. I've been trying so hard to find out any information I can.
So, after reading everyones posts, my question is, after the two week Indoc course after basic training, will the Air Force pay to move me up their with my husband? I want to go and support him because I know making SERE is his dream.
And if they will pay for the move, will it be while he is inbetween basic and tech or after he starts tech school?
: ) thanks for the help.
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Post by aforce823 on Nov 28, 2009 22:33:23 GMT -5
when he moves to fairchild you will move at the same time. and the air force will pay for everything.
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Post by emt on Mar 31, 2011 18:10:40 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
My husband is going through selection for SERE in Medina right now, and i am new to this website. I am loving all the input, it is both informing and inspirational. I am trying to get myself mentaly prepared to be the best supportive wife i can be and i'm already so excited and proud to see what my husband can do! I would LOVE any input about selection for him or me and look forward to feedback and to experience all this alongside my husband!
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