phrogpilot73
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My wife and I are considering base housing when we move to Hawaii. How in the hell do we figure out how big of a place we rate?? Also, is it REALLY a 12-24 month wait?!?
We did check out their website, but couldn't find anything about how big of a space we rate. I'm fearful that with no kids, it's a shoebox. I was wondering if anyone knew of an order that governs it...I would recommend a call to the base housing office or their web site if they have one.
Nope, I'm going to be the dependent in this situation! My wife has orders to Hawaii, hopefully I'll be in the Coast Guard at Barber's Point...Phrog, are you going to be stationed at Kbay?
I'm assuming you're a LCdr? My wife and I were looking at the BAH/COLA rates in Hawaii for a LT (what she is now) and also when she's a LCdr (she's on this year's board) and realized that as a LT, we'd get a shoebox. As a LCdr, it looks like a little better, but still not as good as if I get selected for the Coast Guard.The BAH is quite good in HI, and you can get more bang for your buck getting a larger place out in town. One of my main complaints that is similar to yours, is the question of size on what you are offered, I have seen quite an inequity and disparity over the years on how housing offices handle handing out units, and have been dismayed when my family is given a smaller unit with our family size, while peers have "lucked into" being given 4 bedroom units because they had a surplus at the time.
We looked at those websites, and wasn't quite sure what area to look at. My wife is getting orders to Kunia, and if I get the USCG, I'd be at Barber's Point. What would be a good area to check out?Some recommended sites if you are looking off base to rent or purchase:
DoD Hawaii Housing Referral
Rentals Illustrated
Coldwell Pacific
Wilco. I'm all about mooching off of a jet guy!!Drop me a line when you get to HI, we'll see if we can find A4s and mooch beers off him at Chuck's Steakhouse!
We did check out their website, but couldn't find anything about how big of a space we rate. I'm fearful that with no kids, it's a shoebox. I was wondering if anyone knew of an order that governs it...
I was told by an instructor today that KBay is on the chopping block. Anyone else hear this? And if so, when? Or is my instructor on crack?
I was told by an instructor today that KBay is on the chopping block. Anyone else hear this? And if so, when? Or is my instructor on crack?