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Living Overseas Research Paper

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My Experience Living Overseas In 1985 I was 21 years old and when I decided to join the United States Air Force. After graduating boot camp, I went to tech school located in Denver, Colorado. I can remember as we checked in I was given a blank sheet of paper and told to write down three places in the world that I might like to be stationed. After finishing tech school, I discovered where I was going taken from one of the three places on my list. My orders were for Kadena an Air force base located in Okinawa, Japan. One of my choices was Hawaii, but it was after all an island, and I was happy with the location. As I reminisce of my time spent in Okinawa, what I remember the most is the beauty of the island, the magnificent blue ocean, …show more content…

Okinawa is surrounded by beautiful white beaches that is blinding in the sun. However, the warmth of the sand under your feet and the little fine textured pieces of sand would be squishy in between your toes. Further out into the ocean it is crisp and clear, and you’re able to see the fish clearly as they swim around and between your legs. The warmth of the sun and the tepid water rushing in over the body felt refreshing. Water activities in Okinawa consisted of snorkeling and deep sea diving. It is relaxing to swim amongst some of the most magnificent sea creatures. Other hobbies were fishing and spelunking, which is cave exploration. It is an interesting hobby because, of not knowing what you will find. For instance, one particular cave I explored I remember finding broken eyeglasses, old shoes, medicine bottles and various other articles. Some caves had more than one level, they were deep and wide it was amazing. It is important to know that spelunking can be dangerous because, of the integrity of the cave and the floor it could be compromised and also the poisonous creatures that reside in them. Even knowing the danger involved it was worth it, for the experience, exercise and the thrill of the

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