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Military stations in Asia?

I've always been interested in Asia's culture and history. With that said, does anyone have an idea of which military branch most often gets stationed in Asia?

a month ago

Given your interest in Asia, you might particularly enjoy a branch that has a more substantial presence in that part of the world.

The United States Navy and Marine Corps often have a strong presence in Asia because of naval bases. One such example is the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, which is the U.S. 7th Fleet's home port, the largest forward-deployed U.S. fleet covering both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Okinawa, Japan, is also a significant hub for the Marine Corps.

The Air Force also has a presence, with bases in countries like South Korea and Japan. Kunsan Air Base and Osan Air Base, both in South Korea, host U.S. Air Force personnel, as does Yokota Air Base in Japan.

The Army has a presence as well, notably in South Korea. Camp Humphreys is a notable example as it's the United States Army's largest overseas military base by area.

However, remember that even if a branch has a strong presence in Asia, your specific assignment may depend on many factors such as your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), the needs of the service, and in some cases, personal preference. It's also possible to request to be stationed in a particular area, although such requests are not always guaranteed to be granted.

I would recommend speaking with recruiters from different branches or current service members to get perspective on these options. They could provide more detailed information based on your specific interests and career goals within the military.

a month ago

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