Long Overdue Update

Sorry for the lapse in updates. Things have been busy. I'm still not flying at the moment; however, I should start my progression training in about 2 weeks. The paperwork to bring Jess here is currently being processed and should be finished next week. Once processed, they estimate that it should take approximately 30 days for approval. Let's hope that they are right. I've had a lot of questions about the effects from Japan's earthquake over here. We never experienced anything concerning the earthquake or the tsunami. In addition, we are upwind from Japan, so currently there are no issues with atmospheric radiation. We've had a lot of Department of Defense from Japan being evacuated here as a transient stop to the United states. I haven't had any personal interaction with it, but that is what has been going on here at Humphreys.

I've had some opportunity to go out and check out the local area. Though I have a car, I'm trying to get used to the public transportation here. It's very good, and quite honestly, the korean drivers are horrible. Red lights are optional... to give you and Idea of what it's like here. What's also cool here is something called T-money. It's a little disc that goes on your key ring and you charge it with Wan (korean money). Every time you get on a bus, train, subway, taxi, etc. you just swipe it pay your fare. Some stores even take it. It's very convenient. It's kind of hard to describe what the local area is like. The actual buildings and establishments are very nice. For example, the local train station is inside a 10 story mall. It's very similar to a Macys. They have baskin Robins here like we have Starbucks in America. What's different is that there really isn't any "landscaping". Every inch of real estate is used for something. If there isn't a building on it, then it's being used for farming. It isn't good or bad it is just different.

Missing all of you and hope everything is well!

Update

It's now been a week that I've been here at Humphreys and things are moving pretty fast. I'm currently in the state of more in-processing for the unit. It's about two weeks worth of things that I have to do. In addition, I'm responsible for helping out at the unit, so it makes in-processing a little hectic. I finally got a car. It's a 97' Kia sportage. It's pretty awesome. Pictures will come of course. It's a huge relief because getting around without the car just takes up a lot of time. Below is the link to some pictures from my trip up to Osan air base and the local town outside of the base. The Air Force Base was pretty incredible. It even had a Chilies restaurant. I felt like I was back home....except for the fact that all the waiters and waitresses were Korean. Unfortunately, I will not be publicly posting a lot of details about my job here. It's not that it's anything super secret, but it's just better to not do so in a public forum for numerous reasons. I would like to catch up with all of you soon. Get a hold of Jess for my skype number. You can call it from the states with no extra charge to you. Once again the link below is for my pictures. I'll continue to write as I find the time. Love you all.

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