Living Overseas

Veterans Living Overseas: Civilian Life in Rota, Spain

Have you ever dreamed of moving overseas after military retirement? Here’s the inspiration you need to consider retiring in Spain! As part of our Veterans Living Overseas Interview Series, Tony Guyette, a Navy retiree, tells us what he loves about living in Rota, Spain. He embraces the slower-paced lifestyle that …

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A sunset view of Calbayog City, Philippines

Veterans Living Overseas: Retired Life in Samar, Philippines

Looking for a place to move after military retirement where you could live on your military pension without having to work? The Philippines is a popular retirement destination, because it’s affordable, the weather is warm, and many locals speak English. Wondering if the Philippines is a good choice for you? …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Working in Saudi Arabia

If you’re a veteran or military retiree looking for your next job, don’t limit your search to the United States. You can find excellent, lucrative positions overseas. Edward Carn, a Navy retiree, did just that, and he lives in Saudi Arabia, working as a Repair Superintendent for ships assigned to …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Working at Yokota Air Base, Japan

Have you ever considered returning to your favorite overseas duty station to work as a civilian post-retirement? This Air Force family did it without even having to move! The next profile in our Veterans Living Overseas Interview Series features a family who retired in place at their last duty station: …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Working on Base in Vilseck, Germany

Many military retirees had an overseas duty station during their career, but returning to an OCONUS location as a civilian is a whole different experience. Michael Carpentieri, an Army Reserve retiree, took a DoD job in Germany when the opportunity arose unexpectedly, and he enjoys the best of both worlds: …

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Collage of images in Japan, Germany and Ecuador

Introducing the Veterans Living Overseas Interview Series

Welcome to Poppin’ Smoke’s “Veterans Living Overseas” interview series! In this series, we feature profiles of veterans who moved to a foreign country after military service. For those who love to travel, can’t imagine “settling down” after the constant changes of military life, or whose favorite duty station was in …

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