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Where is going to be mailing the stuff from? Does he know where there is stamps and mailbox at? Yes it is hard i hate doing this but we need to.. I will miss him so so much.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Where is going to be mailing the stuff from? Does he know where there is stamps and mailbox at? Yes it is hard i hate doing this but we need to.. I will miss him so so much.

They have a FedX in the Hilton,He is mailing it out this afternoon.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: I know that they receive 500 before they get on their flights. Can someone tell me how they did it? My hubby wants to send money back to me but we are not sure how things will work for him. Can someone tell me if they have been in the same situation and how did they do it? Or if you just know how and when its done then that will help too..
thanks so much in advance. He flies tomorrow so its already going to be stressful enough..

Jenny

They will give him cash when he boards the bus from the processing center to go to the airport. I guess he could stick some in an envelope and send it from the airport ? or maybe there is a western union at the airport ?

Have him get an envelope with your address and slip money in that
and mail at airport. Make sure he has some money though, because
he could get stranded in Dubai for a couple days and need some
for food. I don't know if they pay hotel there or not, so
he will need some cash

Beth: would be really helpful to let me know what they a in short supply of.I have flannel sheets packed, flannel pj's and long
johns. Told him if it gets too cold were both lol
Do you think he will stay at Bagram?

Is he staying at the hilton at greenspoint??? Theres a fedex? Ill have to tell my hubby that there is one there..

Yeah, hes taking some with him but, hes sending some to us too. We are just trying to figure out how he will be able to do it all and how..

Switch, What terminal did your hubby fly out of? Theres a western union in terminal E so im thinking that if he can make it there then that would be perfect. =)

He should be flying out anytime. Usually 3-5 days after completion of training. But some have had to stay longer then that due to paperwork issues.

Hopefully he will hear something today or tomorrow.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Switch, What terminal did your hubby fly out of? Theres a western union in terminal E so im thinking that if he can make it there then that would be perfect. =)

sorry i dont know what terminal he flew from.

O.K. The first packages went today. I bought a boxfrom moving and storage company. It cost $1.49 and measured 18x18x16. In it i put one fluffy comforter, two thick duvet covers and pillowcases,one mattress pad,one large thick towel,one set of flannel sheets, one set of cotton sheets and a pillow. It was heavy and i was worried all the way to the post office. It weighed 25 pounds and they charged me $37 to send it to Kirkuk Iraq. I was so happy. The reason im telling you all this is so that you can get a good idea what you can pack and how much it will cost. Hope it helps someone !!

Its ok I was just wondering no biggie.

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Beth: would be really helpful to let me know what they a in short supply of.I have flannel sheets packed, flannel pj's and long
johns. Told him if it gets too cold were both lol
Do you think he will stay at Bagram?

I sent an electric blanket, make sure that he has warm gloves, coat, etc. I am sending him some soups, etc, stuff that he can microwave quickly and easily, he said the chow hall was pretty full. He is working out after he gets done with work so it is later for him and this will be easier.

What does he do? I mean is he HVAC, electrician etc.? I think it is likely he will stay there. From what he is telling me the group he is with originated from Houston so they kinda keep to themselves. From everything I have heard and read Bagram is a pretty good base, and they are luckier than alot with it being a rather large PX, and such. I sent him a bunch of magazines since he said those are in short supply and not much reading material. I bought a journal and about 3 weeks before he comes home I am going to send it and he can read it on the plane ride home. That way he can catch up with anything I may have missed telling him.

I will pass along anything else as I hear it and you can email me too at bethb05@gmail.com It is nice to be able to answer some questions rather than always ask them lol!

thanks Beth all the infomation we get is great. It has snow here for 24hrs. We have 14 plus inches. My husband has snow blowed all day.
I really will miss that when he leaves. We own a adult foster
care home with 8 elderly ladies. My one grandson says
what am I going to do without grandpa helping me, I laughed
and said I had HIM!!
Everyone have a great evening and talk tomorrow

Is anyone going to Camp Cook? Does anyone know anything about it? Are there any activities there other than work? I leave on the 14th and would appreciate any information.

Hi Debbie from Gatesville,

I was wondering being that you have alot of information on this forum. Could you give me some kind of idea how long the packages have taken to reach overseas? I don't see alot info on the forum.

Thanks

Hi saw that both of you guys husbands are in Bagram...mine is there too. He said there was freezing rain there today...my husband's dog is here with me and yes they are worse than children! McLovin (my husband named him...) has been acting out doing awful things...i think i would like to pack him up and send to afghanistan with him!

A letter will take about 7 days and packages can take from 10 to 21 days. Larger camps with airfield take the lesser time. Smaller camps get mail delivered by chopper and it is loaded up with space available. I have sent 4-5 packages and he will get them a couple at a time. Hopefully during Christmas they will process them quickly so or guys will get them before CHristmas.

I posted a piece on the mailing procedures under a separate topic. Read through it for tips on getting boxes, labels and custom forms. Postal service will mail them to your home at no charge.

Debbie

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: Hi saw that both of you guys husbands are in Bagram...mine is there too. He said there was freezing rain there today...my husband's dog is here with me and yes they are worse than children! McLovin (my husband named him...) has been acting out doing awful things...i think i would like to pack him up and send to afghanistan with him!

Hmmmm maybe we can get a discount if we ship them together! Diesel has been mopey since Chris left! Freezing rain, great...Guess I will also send him rain gear, I was more worried about the cold gear.

Deb, I sent his stuff Friday so I am curious as to how long this will take, I think Bagram is pretty big so maybe not as long as I anticipate.

Sandra, if he is a medic then he really is in good shape to stay at Bagram. Especially with all the new troops coming in!

Isn't it funny how we all have bonded somewhat, heck I tend to share more with you all then I do my family. I hope the guys do as well over there, it makes me feel a bit better to think that they have a support group over there too!

Traveling Man Checked out of the Hilton this morning. Had to be at the Training Center by 6AM, hurry up and wait. Not sure on what time or anything else,All I do know is I'm sad and happy that the wait is over, In Florida we're having bad thunder storms.I hope when he flies it's sunny in Texas,don't know yet where he goes next. what way out of the states. Guess I'll find out after he gets there

yeah, my husband actually has three pairs of boots there so that when they get wet he has time to let them air dry. We had originally bought a pair of steel toe "waterproof" boots to take down there but it wasn't long before he realized they weren't so waterproof so i sent him another pair. Then one of the guys that was going home had a pair of brand new boots he had never worn in my husbands size and he bought them....which was extrememly lucky because i have such a hard time finding shoes in his size! He also took a rain suit...and a friend of ours lives on a huge sail boat and he sent him the kind that wears on the boat too...those are my hubbies favorite.

JourneeJones-KBR, I am also trying to get my resume noticed. I was with KBR, in Afghanistan from July 04- Sept 05 as a ROWPU Operator and would like to return to either Iraq or Afghanistan. Unfortunately, I believe most or all the people I knew and worked with have since left. So I am back to square one, with no inside contacts, waiting to get a chance to go back again. My email is brian_berens@yahoo.com . If you are able to assist, I would be very thankful.
Even though I normally do not say anything on forums, I have found myself logging into this one daily. For the last several months I get my daily dose of waiting for a recruiter contact, and cheering for those that have, from this forum. I wish to the whole forum community (a little early), Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

Thank you for all your help!

carolinaboy in Charlotte, North Carolina said: Hi I am new with the forum and was trying to find out. If anyone knows how long it takes for you to get orders to fly. My husband has been in Houston since last Sunday Nov. 30 and has finished all the training, and classes and the medical stuff. He told me any time between 7 - 10 days. He is a medic and is going to Afghanistan.

mine also and he is still there has a last class tomorrow but is so bored with all the waiting I do know as soon as they get their CAT card they fly out within 24 hours

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Is he staying at the hilton at greenspoint??? Theres a fedex? Ill have to tell my hubby that there is one there..

Hello. My Dad is Houston now and just waiting for orders to fly out. He called me last night and said that the Hilton is the main hotel for KBR since it is closest to the processing center. He said that even if you do not get placed there right off the bat, you will be eventually. ALso, he said that as long as you have your KBR badge, all amenities at the Hilton, computer, laundry, FedEx, is accesible. Makes things a little easier for everyone. My Dad has been in Houston since Nov 30 and my husband leaves this Sunday. Just waiting for his ticket to come through.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Traveling Man Checked out of the Hilton this morning. Had to be at the Training Center by 6AM, hurry up and wait. Not sure on what time or anything else,All I do know is I'm sad and happy that the wait is over, In Florida we're having bad thunder storms.I hope when he flies it's sunny in Texas,don't know yet where he goes next. what way out of the states. Guess I'll find out after he gets there

Connie my thoughts are with you its going to be hard for me also this part of Florida hot and humid no thunderstorms yet.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Journee JonesKBR: I was curious is the pay different for this job than it is for Hvac tactical vehicle? I was just curious?

I am unable to discuss any aspects of pay, sorry.

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: I am unable to discuss any aspects of pay, sorry.

JourneeJones-

I have applied for several different positions with KBR, and I haven't heard anything in response. It seems KBR is currently hiring for skilled trades only. I have an undergrad degree, and several years of management experience. Any advice on how to get in contact with a recruiter, or any other helpful information. Thank you for all the help

hi coni, for me this was the hardest part...waiting for him to call and say he was there...it was the first tme since we had met that we went a day without talking...i live in florala, alabama so we aren't that far from each other. we are having thunderstorming and tornado warnings here

Jurnee Jones-KBR;I writing this email to You and I hope You will have few minutes to go through it and hopefully on the same.My name is Marjan Bogdanovski from Macedonia.I worked in Iraq since feb.04 to feb.08 in Tikrit-C1,in the carpenter department as a locksmith-1.For with I got few certificates from the Army,latter of recomendation from the Army and my ex supervisor.I worked four years carefully and I really liked my job so I decided to apply again and it's been a while since I applied online on kbrjobs.com but it seems like no one is looking at my and I had no clue to do but to emil You an ask YOU FOR HELP.Im ready in every possible way to get for the nex few years.I sorry for the inturaption and I appreacite your time.
thanks

Take care and god bless You

Sincerely
Marjan
my email
marjan_bogdan@yahoo.com
Sincerely
Marjan

First off, never assume. :)

Just because we haven't contacted you doesnt mean anything.
We have a million and a half resumes and less than 75 recruiters.
We do our best to get to all qualified candidates in a timely manner, and like I have posted previously, if you apply on a continous basis, meaning keep renewing your application, it gets moved to the front of the line. ALL appplications are held in our database by date. So if you applied 5-6 months ago, there a good chance, we didn't and won't get to you. We are going under the assumption the more current ones that apply still need and want to work for us! Basic Math!

What's your name so I can look you up in the system and see what you qualify for?

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: First off, never assume. :)

Just because we haven't contacted you doesnt mean anything.
We have a million and a half resumes and less than 75 recruiters.
We do our best to get to all qualified candidates in a timely manner, and like I have posted previously, if you apply on a continous basis, meaning keep renewing your application, it gets moved to the front of the line. ALL appplications are held in our database by date. So if you applied 5-6 months ago, there a good chance, we didn't and won't get to you. We are going under the assumption the more current ones that apply still need and want to work for us! Basic Math!

What's your name so I can look you up in the system and see what you qualify for?

Thank you for all your help. My name is Scott Imes, and my email is imesscott@yahoo.com

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: hi coni, for me this was the hardest part...waiting for him to call and say he was there...it was the first tme since we had met that we went a day without talking...i live in florala, alabama so we aren't that far from each other. we are having thunderstorming and tornado warnings here

How far are you from Pensacola?

about 65 miles give or take

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: about 65 miles give or take

Alan's going to Iraq, Alasad, Where's yours Going?

my husband flew out oct 17 he is in bagram afghanistan

How long before you heard from him? Did he call when in route or when he got to Afghanistan?

Hello Everyone, been following this forum for months now, finally got the call from Houston.Waitng for my background check & then I am cleared for Jan.4 To Debbie Creey, thanks for all your input. What were the sizes of bedding I will need ? My recruiter said I will be headed for B-1-Al-Assad. Great site,lots of info,thanks everyone.

Alan called from the airport.Traveling Man will be WHEELS UP at 5pm. He had to travel Thur to Dulles Airport in Virginia, then out the Country. Stated he'll call when he could. Stated they are calling for snow and sleet in Houston tonight.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Alan called from the airport.Traveling Man will be WHEELS UP at 5pm. He had to travel Thur to Dulles Airport in Virginia, then out the Country. Stated he'll call when he could. Stated they are calling for snow and sleet in Houston tonight.

my husband has just one class tomorrow then wait we should all have a big box of tissues ready for that call wheels up I know I will need them

Hard times for everyone. Prayers for everyone, my husband doesn't
leave till jan 4th and I read everyones husband going now and
I start to cry. I hope I can get thru this next month.
I keep thinking can I handle this place while he is gone.
Wow what a pity day for me today, must be the weather
we got 14 inces of snow yesterday.
Any word from Bagram Kristi? Has he called to let you know what he
is in need of most?

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Alan called from the airport.Traveling Man will be WHEELS UP at 5pm. He had to travel Thur to Dulles Airport in Virginia, then out the Country. Stated he'll call when he could. Stated they are calling for snow and sleet in Houston tonight.

It is cold here in houston and we've had some snow flurries but it rarely sticks around here. I'm sure tonight we probably will have some sleet.

littlehatteras: the bunks are twin, I have packed flannel sheets,
blanket, pillow. used vac.sealed bags. can buy this at base for about
60.00.
Take and wear your coat and boots on plane so you can pack more.
what are you going over for?

all planes in Houston are delayed due to Ice. Alan called a little while ago airport having problems locating deicer. Hope he makes it Dulles to connect with his other fight out of the country

Coni in Milton, Florida said: all planes in Houston are delayed due to Ice. Alan called a little while ago airport having problems locating deicer. Hope he makes it Dulles to connect with his other fight out of the country

figures all set to go now wait well my husband must be shaking from the cold he has not seen that kind of weather in 6 years

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Hard times for everyone. Prayers for everyone, my husband doesn't
leave till jan 4th and I read everyones husband going now and
I start to cry. I hope I can get thru this next month.
I keep thinking can I handle this place while he is gone.
Wow what a pity day for me today, must be the weather
we got 14 inces of snow yesterday.
Any word from Bagram Kristi? Has he called to let you know what he
is in need of most?

Sandra- I too was feeling for everyone that had their husbands in Houston and had only been a few days in country.. My time came too.. Jesse is in Houston right now... and then next is overseas..

Time goes by fast so enjoy the time you have now.. that's what everyone from the forum told me and that's what I did.. I felt we had a good 2 last weeks together..

Its not so bad for me right now since I can talk to him often but I know it will be different when he goes overseas..

we are all here for eachother :)

Coni in Milton, Florida said: all planes in Houston are delayed due to Ice. Alan called a little while ago airport having problems locating deicer. Hope he makes it Dulles to connect with his other fight out of the country

JDC sent me a text message with a picture .. all the cars in his hotel parking lot have a blanket of snow/ice on them... he said it was nice just the other day..

Hope your hubby gets to catch his plane.. I know they tend to get anxious and just ready to get on with it.. Jesse has only been in Houston since Sunday and he says he's ready to start working...he hates the sitting and waiting during processing..

Yeah, the waiting is horrible. My hubby hates it. He was chomping at the bit to go. He was supposed to take off at 5 today. I havent heard from it yet so i assume he is in the air. I hate waiting to hear from him. Its the worst.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Yeah, the waiting is horrible. My hubby hates it. He was chomping at the bit to go. He was supposed to take off at 5 today. I havent heard from it yet so i assume he is in the air. I hate waiting to hear from him. Its the worst.

I heard from Alan around 2:35pm He was still in Houston airport, Waiting to fly to Virginia Then fly out of the country. I haven't heard anything more. It's hard not knowing anything.

Hi,
Are you a recruter at KBR? If so, I am supposed to fly out on Jan. 4th for a truck driver job. I've passed my background check and WABI test and am still waiting for accucheck to contact me about my MVR. When can I expect to hear from travel?
Thanks,
John