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**psc** · 10-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Wish list...LMAO....wish I could've run into my recruiter. LOL

zarcher · 10-17-2009, 11:53 AM

I do not really expect to get my station of choice. I know this, and have talked to my wife about it.

I was really just wanting information about Alaska, should they give me the option. I know not likely but would like so see Alaska just not sure about living working and breathing Alaska.

**psc** · 10-17-2009, 11:54 AM

Every assignment is rewarding in some form or another. Enjoy every moment--even the bad ones, you'll look back and cherish each one. Best of luck and thank you for your service. It'll be a ride of a lifetime!

bdraughon · 10-17-2009, 11:59 AM

good luck in basic,

but to the OP, in my experience, there is no such thing as a wish list

sorry to be the one to have to tell you

bdraughon · 10-17-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psc

Wish list...LMAO....wish I could've run into my recruiter. LOL

lol, guess this fella beat me to it.

its good youre realistic about it at the same time though

**Ajcrash** · 10-17-2009, 12:44 PM

I got a wish list after an assignment in Washington DC. My understanding is on wish lists you generally get the 3rd choice. So choose wisely.

GlenncXD9 · 10-17-2009, 02:53 PM

When my step-son graduated from 21B OSUT at Ft. Leonardwood he was given an assignment station "wish list" and Alaska was not one of his choices...imagine that...lol.
Ft. Richardson is where he's stationed which is in Anchorage.

My father put 26yrs. in the Army and I can't think of one duty station he got what he requested.

**Ajcrash** · 10-17-2009, 04:35 PM

I did get my last of three choices, but I knew that was a high probability so my first choice was a duty station that I didn't really want but could live with. My last two choices were duty stations that I wanted. My choices were 1. Camp Lemoore, 2. An AFB in or near Ft. Lauderdale, 3. Hawaii. I got Hawaii.

All three of the guys that I went to DC with filled out wish lists, and all of us got one of our three choices. Though this was in the USMC not the Army.

**MuddyAlaskanZJ** · 10-17-2009, 05:12 PM

I live in Anchorage and have lived here 27 years if you need any advice. you can pm me or ask in this thread.

Sharkbait · 10-17-2009, 08:28 PM

Be careful, my Alaska experience was some of the worst weather that the Bering sea can throw at you and I still miss that place (although I don't want to EVER see another 80' wave).

If you end up there it is addictive!

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bdraughon XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,104	good luck in basic, but to the OP, in my experience, there is no such thing as a wish list sorry to be the one to have to tell you __________________ bdraughon U.S. Paratrooper ~ All The Way! Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran
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Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,451	I got a wish list after an assignment in Washington DC. My understanding is on wish lists you generally get the 3rd choice. So choose wisely. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945
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GlenncXD9 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: LV.NV Posts: 569	When my step-son graduated from 21B OSUT at Ft. Leonardwood he was given an assignment station "wish list" and Alaska was not one of his choices...imagine that...lol. Ft. Richardson is where he's stationed which is in Anchorage. My father put 26yrs. in the Army and I can't think of one duty station he got what he requested. __________________ SA XD9 Service Bi-tone Smith & Wesson M&P 9 AR-15 M4 A3 w/optics American Legion Riders Patroit Guard Riders IDPA,NRA If you can read this thank a teacher, if it's in English thank a Veteran. Lead, follow, or get out of the way! http://www.nationalgunforum.com/
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10-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#18
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,451	I did get my last of three choices, but I knew that was a high probability so my first choice was a duty station that I didn't really want but could live with. My last two choices were duty stations that I wanted. My choices were 1. Camp Lemoore, 2. An AFB in or near Ft. Lauderdale, 3. Hawaii. I got Hawaii. All three of the guys that I went to DC with filled out wish lists, and all of us got one of our three choices. Though this was in the USMC not the Army. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945
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10-17-2009, 08:28 PM	#20
Sharkbait XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 568	Be careful, my Alaska experience was some of the worst weather that the Bering sea can throw at you and I still miss that place (although I don't want to EVER see another 80' wave). If you end up there it is addictive! __________________ Red Ryder BB Gun Tom Mix pocket Knife A Bad Attitude A Seriously Disgruntled Wife
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