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Current view from DoDEA Teacher in Iwakuni Nov 2023

by Dr. Ali Fant

Nov 3, 2023

This has been a most interesting time for me in my post-federal retirement journey with DoDEA. Other "rehired-retired" teachers at my school receive their SS Pension and their FERS Pension -- both of which increase every year as present inflated salaries replace lower salaries in previous years.

In October, the base conducted their second NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Order) in many a year. Then we have the semi-regular NK missile launches over Japan. Then the National US Emergency Broadcast 10/4 (which activated for my friends' smartphones in South America -- but not on US smartphones in Japan). The Gaza invasion of Israel and multiple nations declaring their allegiances with several nations legally declaring war.

The result has been teachers preparing to leave for stateside and DoDEA openings being announced. Teachers' written intentions to leave or stay are due now. This is a really good time to be in the DoDEA EAS system and have your USAJOBS application ready to...See More

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