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My husband and I will be moving to hawaii (military) I had some questions in regards to it. It's also our very first big move
I hear its more expensive there, just how much more expensive?
Would it be in our best interest to live on or off base?
I'm hearing of OCONUS but I'm not sure what it is and/or how it differs from BAH
How long does it usually take for a car and furniture to get there and HOW does it all get there?
Is it best to take our car or just buy one there?
Do we have to register our vehicles in HI or our drivers licenses?
Any issues to expect flying our dog? (We are aware of the 5 days or less program and our husky only flying in certain temperatures)
Answer
CONUS - Continental United States, OCONUS - Outside Continental United States. Hawaii and Alaska are outside the lower 48 so they are considered to be OCONUS locations, BUT they are still US States so therefore you get BAH w/dependents. OHA is paid when you are outside the 50 States.
Yes it is expensive in Hawaii but it depends on where you are coming from to how much. Places like New York, San Fran, San Diego, etc... are all expensive than other places. In Hawaii you get OCONUS COLA which is a Cost of Living Allowance which will MORE than make up for the price difference. Plus you have several commissaries and exchanges to purchase from, so you can actually bank some of the COLA if you budget and use it for trips.
He will be authorized a few days of TLE (Temporary Lodging) when leaving and then up to 60 days of TLA when arriving in Hawaii. The difference is TLE will only cover the hotel up to a certain amount while TLA will cover hotel & food. With TLA if you are offered a house and turn it down then you have 10 days to find a place then it stops. He will need to file for TLA every 10 days for a refund and it will come quickly.
Base living it really depends on where he is stationed and the size of your family. If it is just the two of you then it can be just as easy to live out in the area as long as you are not too far from the base/post. Some housing is actually not on base/post so he does have to drive to work. Make sure your rental is at least $400 under the BAH so you can include utilities and gas. If you have a dog/cat then make sure you take that into consideration for pet deposit and sometimes it can then be better on base/post. The cost of taking the dog with you is out of pocket, so use the DLA for it. They will refund up to $550 in quarantine costs.
YES take your vehicle, they do ship one for free for you. As long as it is in good condition. http://www.whereismypov.com is the link to the website as you will be required to take the vehicle to one of the locations. It can take up to 6 weeks to get your vehicle so make sure you do try and ship it as soon as possible and borrow one from a friend/family member. If you need a rental car while there then use Enterprise on base/post as it is cheaper. This is out of pocket as well for expenses. Register your vehicle in Hawaii is actually cheap, he needs to get a slip from his command and then you take it to registration. If you need another car then buy one from the lemon lots on base/post.
You will be authorized 2 shipments of things. The first is Express shipment where they will come and pack up your basic essentials such as pots/pans, small TV (under 19"), air mattress, towels, etc... and it is shipped immediately for you. The second is the remaining HHG, the movers will come pack up your things, place them into crates and they will be shipped via a train or truck to the location and then freighter to Hawaii. Depending on where you are moving from and what time of year it can be anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks. Summer from the East Coast then expect up to 8 weeks for example.
Your spouse never has to change his Driver's License while for you it depends on the State. Hawaii is one that will allow you to keep the license from the previous state or your Home State.
Just have an open attitude, be respectful, get out and do things (just not all at once) and you will be fine. Pearl-Hickam offers a Welcome class that will give a lot of information about the area which can be helpful. He should have a sponsor which will give some information as well.
CONUS - Continental United States, OCONUS - Outside Continental United States. Hawaii and Alaska are outside the lower 48 so they are considered to be OCONUS locations, BUT they are still US States so therefore you get BAH w/dependents. OHA is paid when you are outside the 50 States.
Yes it is expensive in Hawaii but it depends on where you are coming from to how much. Places like New York, San Fran, San Diego, etc... are all expensive than other places. In Hawaii you get OCONUS COLA which is a Cost of Living Allowance which will MORE than make up for the price difference. Plus you have several commissaries and exchanges to purchase from, so you can actually bank some of the COLA if you budget and use it for trips.
He will be authorized a few days of TLE (Temporary Lodging) when leaving and then up to 60 days of TLA when arriving in Hawaii. The difference is TLE will only cover the hotel up to a certain amount while TLA will cover hotel & food. With TLA if you are offered a house and turn it down then you have 10 days to find a place then it stops. He will need to file for TLA every 10 days for a refund and it will come quickly.
Base living it really depends on where he is stationed and the size of your family. If it is just the two of you then it can be just as easy to live out in the area as long as you are not too far from the base/post. Some housing is actually not on base/post so he does have to drive to work. Make sure your rental is at least $400 under the BAH so you can include utilities and gas. If you have a dog/cat then make sure you take that into consideration for pet deposit and sometimes it can then be better on base/post. The cost of taking the dog with you is out of pocket, so use the DLA for it. They will refund up to $550 in quarantine costs.
YES take your vehicle, they do ship one for free for you. As long as it is in good condition. http://www.whereismypov.com is the link to the website as you will be required to take the vehicle to one of the locations. It can take up to 6 weeks to get your vehicle so make sure you do try and ship it as soon as possible and borrow one from a friend/family member. If you need a rental car while there then use Enterprise on base/post as it is cheaper. This is out of pocket as well for expenses. Register your vehicle in Hawaii is actually cheap, he needs to get a slip from his command and then you take it to registration. If you need another car then buy one from the lemon lots on base/post.
You will be authorized 2 shipments of things. The first is Express shipment where they will come and pack up your basic essentials such as pots/pans, small TV (under 19"), air mattress, towels, etc... and it is shipped immediately for you. The second is the remaining HHG, the movers will come pack up your things, place them into crates and they will be shipped via a train or truck to the location and then freighter to Hawaii. Depending on where you are moving from and what time of year it can be anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks. Summer from the East Coast then expect up to 8 weeks for example.
Your spouse never has to change his Driver's License while for you it depends on the State. Hawaii is one that will allow you to keep the license from the previous state or your Home State.
Just have an open attitude, be respectful, get out and do things (just not all at once) and you will be fine. Pearl-Hickam offers a Welcome class that will give a lot of information about the area which can be helpful. He should have a sponsor which will give some information as well.
Im about to get a chihuahua puppy but i dont know what shots it needs,what medication it needs and food/drink?
SUMAN
can anyone help me?
Answer
You should do some research in training especially but for now, get him a reliable vet. He/She will know what shots to give the new puppy. He'll need a distemper, heartworm protection if in warm areas, kennel cough, and some others that i dont remember. He'll need a rabies at 6 months of age and spay/neutered at that age too.
He needs a GOOD quality hollistic premium kibble such as Innova Puppy (which is the best food there is, all human grade meets that pass the USDA inspection) Karma Oragnics, Eagle Pack, Solid Gold, etc. These brands are EXPENSIVE but you will save money on it later on vet bills and you feed less becasue they have no fillers. Innova is what i feed and its 20$/6.6 lbs or 48$/16 lbs (in ottawa)
If you can't afford those prices then i suggest a brand like Wellness or Costco's Kirkland dog food. Those are cheaper but still pretty good.
AVOID foods like IAMS, Eukanuba, pedigree, purina. They might be famous but are HORRIBLE for your dog.
Drink: just give her plenty of water.
Other Supplies: a crate with a divider, crate set, playpen, nylabone, kongs, other chew toys, some stuffed toys, food/water dish, collar, leash, harness, training books, puppy classes
good luck :)
You should do some research in training especially but for now, get him a reliable vet. He/She will know what shots to give the new puppy. He'll need a distemper, heartworm protection if in warm areas, kennel cough, and some others that i dont remember. He'll need a rabies at 6 months of age and spay/neutered at that age too.
He needs a GOOD quality hollistic premium kibble such as Innova Puppy (which is the best food there is, all human grade meets that pass the USDA inspection) Karma Oragnics, Eagle Pack, Solid Gold, etc. These brands are EXPENSIVE but you will save money on it later on vet bills and you feed less becasue they have no fillers. Innova is what i feed and its 20$/6.6 lbs or 48$/16 lbs (in ottawa)
If you can't afford those prices then i suggest a brand like Wellness or Costco's Kirkland dog food. Those are cheaper but still pretty good.
AVOID foods like IAMS, Eukanuba, pedigree, purina. They might be famous but are HORRIBLE for your dog.
Drink: just give her plenty of water.
Other Supplies: a crate with a divider, crate set, playpen, nylabone, kongs, other chew toys, some stuffed toys, food/water dish, collar, leash, harness, training books, puppy classes
good luck :)
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