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First of all I just want to say "Hi!" and thanks.  I have been searching for info on Guam and I have a couple of questions.  My daughter got married in December and 2 weeks later her husband left for Guam.  He had just finished A school in San Antonio and had his orders.  I still think of them as my babies but they wanted to get married and they did.  Anyway my daughter stayed home to finish school.  She will graduate after the summer with an associates degree in respiratory therapy and she then plans to leave for Guam.  I'm nervous and really don't know what to expect it just seems that it's so far away, she's the youngest of my 3 children and my baby girl.  Don't get me wrong, I am so proud of her husband for joining and making something of his life I guess I worry about both of them.  What can I expect?  What can she expect?  What to bring? So many questions and fears.

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My son and daughter in law live in Guam on base. They seem to be very happy. It is warm year round and they do a lot of snorkeling and hiking. It sounds like things are expensive to buy in Guam. They only have a Kmart and my son say's they rip you off. They buy most of their things at the NEX. I send things to them through the postal service in a priority mail box. They must go out and meet people and use Skype or something like that to stay in touch with us back here in the united states. My son bought cell phones there and a land line. They have a bundle package for phones and tv that seem to be at a good price. I call his land line because it has no cost to him or me. He lets me know when he wants us to call through AIM messaging. Phone calls are good they do not seem to have any problems and internet seems to be good. Ask me anything else you want to know and I will try to help.
Thanks Becky. My son-in-law says he likes it there and my daughter set up Skype on my laptop for me this last week. She says she's not nervous, but I know she is. It is going to be a big adjustment for her. I'm glad that I found all the people here for support.
Hi Stacie, did they get married before he received his orders? It is do-able but can be more of a challenge and test of patience for them if she is not on his original orders to come to Guam. I did the same thing (except I flew to Guam to marry DH upon arrival there). Make sure she saves a good deal of money and that he tries to as well- which may be a challenge on his salary while he gets started in Guam- buying a car etc. If she is not on his orders she will need to apply for Command Sponsorship (husband becomes her sponsor to live on base) which can take up to two months or more to be processed and requires a medical screening, shots, and signatures. DH has to be VERY diligent about pursuing required signatures and making sure the paperwork gets up the chain of command. While applying for sponsorship she cannot live on base. So she will need money for a place to stay. We were lucky and stayed with friends most of the time. There are base hotels "The Inns at Gateway". The one on Big Navy is easiest if he is on big navy. But you can be limited in the amount of days you can stay there. There is another on Nimitz Hill, which is beautiful (I stayed there on our honeymoon) and it is mostly suites with kitchens. But it is off the beaten path and up a hill which made it a challenge for DH to get to and from work, etc. Until her ID is issued, she will have to get a daily pass to go on and off base. The locals manage the office and they are nice- but slow and never seem to know what you are talking about although they speak perfect English! lol- so that was my first experience with the locals!

If she is not on his orders she will have to pay to ship her things to him, best to do by priority mail and save the tracking receipts. Regular mail can take 30+ days by ship instead of air. I began shipping summer clothes, shoes, work clothes, workout stuff, small appliances, etc. My hubby stored my boxes unopened until I arrived. For my flight I checked a large suitcase and a box with things I couldn't ship that wouldn't be a crisis if lost. I brought 2 carry-on bags on the flight. Tell her to walk around a lot on the plane for circulation so her legs do not swell during the long flight.

Also, make sure she brings her medical and shot records, multiple copies of her records - marriage certificate, birth certificate, ssn, DL, passport- if she has one/ she doesn't need one for Guam, only if she flies through foreign country so I recommend getting one anyway! I have not had any issues with using my US driver's license. My husband's command told me that there was a recent change of law that you can use your current license. I got traveler checks in case I lost my wallet and exchanged them at DH's bank by signing them to him and cashing them.

If she is bringing a pet, there are strict importation and quarantine rules which can be googled. Certain types of dogs are not allowed on international flights.

Everything worked out fine for us and we are quite happy here. The marriage housing is so nice here -see my pics. I have never felt safer and I have lived in cities and suburbs and traveled quite a bit. My parents were very nervous and apprehensive about me moving here because it was so unknown and far away. But I made every effort to email and skype them and now they are so busy in their own lives again, it is sometimes days before I get an email back!, lol! I hope this is helpful and I have not rambled too much? I am happy to answer any questions you may have about travel, CS, or Guam life!
Thanks so much for all the information. I have been so busy lately and we went on vacation last week. You really covered a lot of things I know she will be busy with school and getting all of her stuff organized this summer. Your pictures of your wedding are beautiful, congratulations! She is staying on top of all the things she needs to get done and regularly reminding her husband to do what he has to do on his side. Thanks again.
Stacie, you are so welcome. A couple more things I thought of: About a week ago I went to Fleet and Family Support. I wish I had done it as soon as I arrived. They help with resources every spouse can use to get oriented on base and on Guam. They can help you get started with Command Sponsorship info, help find a job, and I got to attend a two day orientation called Welcome Guam that they do every month! It was GREAT!!! The first day was a class with so much information that I went home with my arms full. Everything from financial info, schooling benefits, jobs, history of Guam (SOOOO interesting), where to go for car registration/ change DL, etc. And she can ask lots of questions. Regarding driver's license. Her husband can keep his license for use on the island, but she will have to get a Guam license within 30 days (I didn't know I had to) - no test, just 25 fee.
The second day was an island tour. I have been driving around island for almost 6 mos now but I saw much more of the island on this tour, beautiful places- and I found some spots I had been looking for and could never quite figure out where they are.

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