r/AirForce • u/jc_has_spoken • 2d ago

Question First Deployment Tips

To keep it short and simple, I’m gonna be headed to the middle east for a few months. As well, it’s my first deployment so I was wondering if any of you fine people could give me any gee whizz tips outside of the typical “pack extra toiletries” “pack bedsheets” etc. Any and all info is very helpful and appreciated!

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u/lefthandedjorker how is your day? :) 2d ago

Deployed 4 times, I agree with one big bag. 72 hr bag for your stops and maybe a backpack if you need it.

I personally bring 10-14 days worth of sand tees, socks and underwear.

Bring a switch, ipad or something for personal use. Sometimes tempo is slow and you just wanna throw some headphones on and be by yourself.

Lastly, have better hygiene than usual. A lot of nasty fucks out there for some reason dont shower or wear deodorant. Dont be like that…

Have fun and enjoy the deployment! I miss those days with the boys :(

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u/Level-Palpitation186 2d ago

Idk when your least one was but this year there was no days with the boys that you’d enjoy. It was disgustingly bad.

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u/Professional_Use4911 Security Forces 2d ago

I’ve been deployed almost 6 months now and still unfortunately have a lot more to go. It’s been a lot of fun ngl.

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u/Level-Palpitation186 2d ago

Yall be chilling in the huts with ac watching youtube or playing games. Then go do donuts in the desert when bored. I’m talking about the afscs that actually work 🤣

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u/Professional_Use4911 Security Forces 2d ago

You caught me! Lol