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i leave for huston on jan 4 going over as a medic

My husband is there now. He said that it's not so bad during the day and a little cold at night. He was told that last year at this time there was 3 feet of snow. He compares the mornings to Mammoth. When the sun comes up it gets real cold fast because the heat pushes the cold down, but once the sun hits where you're at it warms up. He says in about 3 weeks it should start getting colder. He estimated the mornings to be around 33 degrees. During the day around 62 degrees. Says the monday after Thanksgiving it started to get colder. He was told in about 3 weeks it will start to get colder. I am mailing him more thermals and an electric blanket. He was told it has to have an automatic turn off. Hope this helps and good luck on your adventure.

what kind of jacket does he recomend , i have a military black bdu with liner  and will have thermals, does he have any sugestions?

He has me looking up Carhartts. He said that most of the guys are wearing those. He mentioned they are quilted on the inside and go down to the hip area. I looked on line and some say "Artic", not sure if that means for extreme weather or not. I was about to e-mail him but he won't be able to answer until he's done with work.

Paula

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: KO- my husband also goes to Houston form processing on Sunday... are you an electrician?

No, I'm a material control specialist, what is his name? I'm suppose to go to Camp Liberty.

swilliams2482 in Toms River, New Jersey said: I'm flying to Houston on Sunday too. I'll see ya down there :-)

See ya there, my name is Kelly...big bald dude

Just hit "submit" Or "continue" and you will get a printable copy. I know, it threw me for a minute.

When you grt to the pay section just keep going. It will take you to a printable version.

How did you find out what camp you would be going to. All my recruter has told me is "plan on going to Iraq"?

Hello,
Where do you fly into and out of in Iraq.

Hubby says the same, Nothing to watch and nothing to do. He hasn't heard yet when he leaves. I hate the waiting and not knowing anything. He hasn't gotten his CAC card yet so Im assuming hes not leaving soon. He's having a hard time finding time to wash his clothes theres always someone there. I told him I think it was the first time I had ever seem him so eager to do laundry LOL..

anzac - I hear ya on that one. I've been getting the "You're crazy" routine since I applied to KBR over a year ago. I'm so excited that it's almost time to go! I'm going in as a truck driver, and the other workers on my last project at Fort Dix told me to pack my armored underwear. That's just the kind of thing my poor wife needs to hear. Ugh!

KO from BC - My name is Steve, and I'll be sporting my signature, super short, flat top lol. I'm gonna try to get one last day of surfing in tomorrow, since I was told that I'll be going to Iraq. This will be my first time in any desert, and I'm gonna miss the Atlantic Ocean pretty bad!

Anyway, I'm off to bed, if I don't see any of you folks on here between now and Sunday, have a safe flight, and I'll see you all in Houston.

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: He has me looking up Carhartts. He said that most of the guys are wearing those. He mentioned they are quilted on the inside and go down to the hip area. I looked on line and some say "Artic", not sure if that means for extreme weather or not. I was about to e-mail him but he won't be able to answer until he's done with work.

Paula

Kevs- they also have quilted overalls.. my husband had them when he was working up in Vegas las winter... they kept him warm and it was easy for him to move around.. we already have them packed ...he leaves Sunday...

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: He has me looking up Carhartts. He said that most of the guys are wearing those. He mentioned they are quilted on the inside and go down to the hip area. I looked on line and some say "Artic", not sure if that means for extreme weather or not. I was about to e-mail him but he won't be able to answer until he's done with work.

Paula

Try working person store online.. that's when I get my hubby's...sometimes they have great deals...

Just got online for desert boots found some pretty cheap
ones 59.99, but bought ones with zipper for 89. my husband
only had black medic boots and recuiter said those will be
to hot and with the dust not good. I know I will be busy
with my grandkids, they all play sports, and I go to every
game. I am leaving for one now. Wrestling. have a good day all
Did anyone find out for sure about the 500, are they getting
it or not?

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: He has me looking up Carhartts. He said that most of the guys are wearing those. He mentioned they are quilted on the inside and go down to the hip area. I looked on line and some say "Artic", not sure if that means for extreme weather or not. I was about to e-mail him but he won't be able to answer until he's done with work.

Paula

Paula -
Carhartt bibs come in three different lining styles.... plain - unlined, Red lined - moderate temps, and Black lined - Arctic temps.
Jackets come in various lining styles... Blanket or quilt style with various thickness.
There's even lined jeans!
Of course sweatshirts/ hoodies.

Go here..... Great bargains on all kinds of clothing, boots, gear!
www.sierratradingpost.com/Carhartt-Overalls.html

There's even good 'Other Brand' stuff out there.
Walls, Berne, Dickies... just to name a few.
But the most popular work wear is Carhartt.

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Just got online for desert boots found some pretty cheap
ones 59.99, but bought ones with zipper for 89. my husband
only had black medic boots and recuiter said those will be
to hot and with the dust not good. I know I will be busy
with my grandkids, they all play sports, and I go to every
game. I am leaving for one now. Wrestling. have a good day all
Did anyone find out for sure about the 500, are they getting
it or not?

Debbie gave a great website to get our boots, I ordered a pair should be here monday, the site is www.lapolicegear.com. And to those questions about the carhartt, if you know its gonna get cold you want the arctic quilt lined, for the colder temps. I too go on jan 4th, and am also tall and bald, guess we will all blend in,lol.

Thanks for all the input. All this stuff is new to me.

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: Thanks for all the input. All this stuff is new to me.

Ahhh 'Winter Sports'... dressing for them is an art form! When I was in the Army we called it "Snivel Gear". Hehe
And YES you can wrap up alot of cash in this stuff, but there's nothing worse then being cold and wet.

Unlined verses lined - guess it all depends on what your doing. If moving around a lot you tend work up body heat..... but if you're just standing around or if it's windy you want the thicker lining.

I tend to dress in layers so I usually go with the unlined bibs unless it's extremely cold and/ or windy then I break out the Red lined bibs and an extra hoodie.

Basically I have Winter clothes and Summer clothes. Winter jeans are a size or two larger to accommodate the sweat pants. And larger sized flannel shirts so you can wear two or three layers under.
Even boots are seasonal... Desert boots, leather boots, insulated leather boots, insulated rubber Sorels. Rain coats, hoodies, gloves, Winter socks, etc, etc.

Here's a run down of a typical Winter construction worker dress -
Two pairs of socks and Sorel boots or insulated waterproof leather boots.
Sweat pants or flannel or fleece sleep pants then jeans..... or sometimes two pairs of sweat pants.... then the Carhartt bibs.
Long sleeve t-shirt and/ or turtle neck then flannel shirt then sweat shirt then hoodie.
And thats to leave the house!
Once at work you darn another hoodie or Carhartt jacket, gloves and stocking hat.

I cant stress enough about water proof boots... nothing worse then wet cold feet! Next would be the hands.... soaking wet gloves do no good at all. It's always best to have two or three pairs of gloves, even extra socks in the truck just in case.
And last but not least is the stocking hat, helps to keep the heat inside the body.... plus keep the ears warm.

...... then there's the Gortex type clothing... good stuff but can be a bit high priced.

I have a ton of Winter gear from over the years of living and working in the midwest.

I keep all kinds of extra gear in my truck too, just incase the weather turns for the worse.
If you don't have it you cant use..... and leaving it at home does no good either.

Wind shirts, also known as Golf shirts are a plus too!

WOW! How can you even move around in all that gear. He just ordered a pair of boots, but it sounds like out first paycheck is going to be clothes. We live in sunny California, didn't require winter clothing. I went to working persons store and they seem to have the best prices unless someone knows of another. I guess the trick is to buy big so that you can layer. Thanks for all the info.

Hey everyone, I guess all the guys and gals in Texas are just waiting to fly out? Anyone heard from them today? Hopefully they got to catch up on their sleep.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Hey everyone, I guess all the guys and gals in Texas are just waiting to fly out? Anyone heard from them today? Hopefully they got to catch up on their sleep.

i just got an email from my hubby all is good just waiting now. one more class on Thursday they have to take. he was going to visit his sister but they have to check in every 24 hours so no go.

rlukens3 in robeline, Louisiana said: Debbie gave a great website to get our boots, I ordered a pair should be here monday, the site is www.lapolicegear.com . And to those questions about the carhartt, if you know its gonna get cold you want the arctic quilt lined, for the colder temps. I too go on jan 4th, and am also tall and bald, guess we will all blend in,lol.

my husband ordered thos boots loves them says they are so comfortable

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Hey everyone, I guess all the guys and gals in Texas are just waiting to fly out? Anyone heard from them today? Hopefully they got to catch up on their sleep.

also now they are leavings after thursday I think. we are hoping ken can get his 10 days in April our youngest daughter is getting married on the 11th in Connecticut keeping our fingers crossed

Hubby did find out today that they are in fact getting it. They had played with the idea of not advancing any money but, have changed that idea. That takes a load off my mind. I know now he will have money and so will I. =)

coni,

heard from hubby hes just waiting to go..they havent said anything yet so its the waiting game ...

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Hubby did find out today that they are in fact getting it. They had played with the idea of not advancing any money but, have changed that idea. That takes a load off my mind. I know now he will have money and so will I. =)

thats good to know money is very tight right now spent alot just getting my husband his stuff to go

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: coni,

heard from hubby hes just waiting to go..they havent said anything yet so its the waiting game ...

my husband called they had a meeting at 5 tonight a class next Thursday then maybe deploying Friday or saturday

Yeah same here it is really tight. we had to get alot of things and have teeth pulled. That money will help out.. He was told that he should get paid in January so im hoping that is the case. If not its going to be rough..

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Yeah same here it is really tight. we had to get alot of things and have teeth pulled. That money will help out.. He was told that he should get paid in January so im hoping that is the case. If not its going to be rough..

oh I know i am hoping for january to pay the mortgage can not do it on my pay dentist is exspensive we had to dish out 300.00 my husband even got a nice short haircut and shaved his mustash living in Florida he had no winter clothes

KO from BC in Bay City, Texas said: Are the meetings everyday or do you get the weekends / Sunday off? I am just asking because I live close (70 miles) and it would be nice to have a little time with the family before I leave.

I talk to my hubby today and he said that he has sat. and sun off but that he has to check in at a certain time so that they can make sure he is there. but other than that he's not doing much.

niece706 in The Little "A", Georgia said: Hello to all that remember me from previous discussions. Well I have been MIA because of getting settled in here in Afghanistan. I am currently in Kandahar Afghanistan and it is ok. It is so hot here during the day and cold at night. Well, I just thought that I would drop in and say hello to all, and if anyone have any questions about proccessing, or anything let me know. Oh, and if this hasn't been stated then let me say it. Your location that you are told is sucject to change at any location throughout processing, Houston, Dubai, or the point where you go for New Hire Orientation. Trust me I know, it happened to me, and took me by surprise. Until next time be safe...

Niece, glad to see you made it to Kandahar, recuiter says im heading your direction Im going to processing Jan 4, tell me what you can about camp, weather,what you suggest for clothing, Did you take 44lbs or 35lbs I heard you can now have 44lbs to Afgan??? do they weight it at some point during your trip? Did a commercial airline take you into kandahar Looks like you have access to computer, did you take one, if not and I took one, would I be able to get access to internet not sure they would let me take one, are you in a tent/container what does the PX have to offer, have heard that bedding is in short supply blankets & sheets should I consider electric blanket, sleeping bag, sheets,whats your take? Sorry about all the Questions just trying to get an feel for the camp etc. Any other details you might want to throw my way would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there around mid jan. Be safe

switch in Austin, Texas said: In regards to the background check>it is done online and i guess if there is a problem they will call you. My hubby was the same, we heard nothing.In the end he called the recruiter and he said no problem, I guess they only call you if you dont pass.

So, is the background check completed before I get to Houston?? I have heard nothing and leave
tomorrow!

My husband is also at Kandahar. Are you an electrician? I ordered and shipped to him Carhartts from a company called Gemplers. They will ship to the APO...I ordered the Bib overalls with the zipper legs (so he could leave his boots on) with the red artic lining and hood. I had also bought him the same color coat at Tractor Supply (before I found Gemplers) and I had to ship these. Take Care...Work is hard...

Hardy3742

your recuiter should of e-mailed you saying the background check was completed. If if came back bad they would of surely contacted you.
ANYONE: if you need some answers and can't get them on here
e-mail your recuiter or call them they will answer them
for you. That is what they get paid to do!!
My husbands recuiter is great about that.
She e-mailed him last week and said the background
check came back ok. He leaves Jan 4th.
Said not to take anything black because of the DUST
I can't believe they are not giving out sheets and blankets

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: your recuiter should of e-mailed you saying the background check was completed. If if came back bad they would of surely contacted you.
ANYONE: if you need some answers and can't get them on here
e-mail your recuiter or call them they will answer them
for you. That is what they get paid to do!!
My husbands recuiter is great about that.
She e-mailed him last week and said the background
check came back ok. He leaves Jan 4th.
Said not to take anything black because of the DUST
I can't believe they are not giving out sheets and blankets

Yes I agree with Sandra make a list of questions email/call your recruiter my recruiters been great I am also going to houston the 4th and afgan after that, as for as background ckecks they will contact you if theres a problem you know --(no news is good news)

The weight is now 44# to afgan and iraq --my packet said 35#to afgan but recruiter verified friday 44#and yes they do weigh the bags

Ralph Bailey in College Station, Texas said: So, is the background check completed before I get to Houston?? I have heard nothing and leave
tomorrow!

They would not have sent your travel itinery if you had failed your background.

Good luck to all those leaving today !

Well hubby called at 4am and he has arrived at his final destination Yeah , Its been a long journey. He left Oct 26 for Houston , then 2 Dubai. He spent one week in Baghdad training and nearly a month in Speicher waiting for his final orders. So my famous packages will be sent off tomorrow !! He is at Camp Warrior in Kirkuk and he seems to be excited about it. Said they gave him a nice dry hooch with a mini fridge and what looks to be a nice new cushy mattress. Funny how we appreciate the little things... so i am a happy camper now and can let out a huge sigh knowing that he is safe and gonna stay in one place now.

switch in Austin, Texas said: Well hubby called at 4am and he has arrived at his final destination Yeah , Its been a long journey. He left Oct 26 for Houston , then 2 Dubai. He spent one week in Baghdad training and nearly a month in Speicher waiting for his final orders. So my famous packages will be sent off tomorrow !! He is at Camp Warrior in Kirkuk and he seems to be excited about it. Said they gave him a nice dry hooch with a mini fridge and what looks to be a nice new cushy mattress. Funny how we appreciate the little things... so i am a happy camper now and can let out a huge sigh knowing that he is safe and gonna stay in one place now.

wow switch, bet you are relieved, it has been a long journey already for the both of you. You and your husband as well as everyone on this forum and overseas will be in my families prayers :)

switch in Austin, Texas said: Well hubby called at 4am and he has arrived at his final destination Yeah , Its been a long journey. He left Oct 26 for Houston , then 2 Dubai. He spent one week in Baghdad training and nearly a month in Speicher waiting for his final orders. So my famous packages will be sent off tomorrow !! He is at Camp Warrior in Kirkuk and he seems to be excited about it. Said they gave him a nice dry hooch with a mini fridge and what looks to be a nice new cushy mattress. Funny how we appreciate the little things... so i am a happy camper now and can let out a huge sigh knowing that he is safe and gonna stay in one place now.

Good to hear he is save and sound my husband is in Texas now just waiting to deploy he is suppose to go to Kirkuk also I can not wait to get his APO address and send out care packages.

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: Good to hear he is save and sound my husband is in Texas now just waiting to deploy he is suppose to go to Kirkuk also I can not wait to get his APO address and send out care packages.

is he an electrician? which camp is he going to ?

switch in Austin, Texas said: is he an electrician? which camp is he going to ?

incinderater operator think thats how you spell it and and I think C-1 bayonet something like that but as you know that could all change when you get there here in Florida he was construction in Connecticut he was Cable Tv

Congrats Switch,

This will enable you to get into a routine phones calls, and mail.
We will keep up to date during the next leg of our journey.

Debbie

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: incinderater operator think thats how you spell it and and I think C-1 bayonet something like that but as you know that could all change when you get there here in Florida he was construction in Connecticut he was Cable Tv

dont know anything about C1 but my hubbys destination changed 3 times before he got where he is. He will know more in Baghdad.

switch in Austin, Texas said: dont know anything about C1 but my hubbys destination changed 3 times before he got where he is. He will know more in Baghdad.

it so much not knowing that drives me nuts

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: it so much not knowing that drives me nuts

Yes i know. Ive been like that for 6 weeks !!! I sure do feel good today though!

on way to the airport to take JDC ... he's off to Houston....I'll try to keep it together..