Originally Posted by
Mustangcbra
Is there anything to do in the surrounding areas of these bases. Columbus looks especially desolate. My fiance is freaking out because she thinks there is not going to be anything for her to do or anyplace for her to work at (she is a nurse).
Everything is what you make it...you can be happy anywhere or miserable anywhere. I spent 5 years at CBM and there is plenty to do if you aren't afraid to get out and look for it. Memphis, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, are all great cities within daytrip range. New Orleans is an easy weekend get away...too bad you will be studying. There is also the river. We were fishing, skiing, camping almost every weekend. I'd say CBM has more to do around it then any of the other choices.
As far as nursing...plenty of jobs available. My wife, also a nurse, had a job lined up in the cardiac ICU unit before my latest PCS was turned off.
Not to sound like a d^&K...but if your fiance is still unhappy...leave her where she is while you concentrate on the important stuff...you wont have time to babysit an unhappy significant other. I saw too many kids fail or quit because of unhappy spouses.
BTW...great advice from Prop...