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(from “Antarctic Deployment Information” pamphlet, U.S. Naval Support Force Antarctica, no date) PRE-DEPLOYMENT Anticipation of Loss (1-6 weeks) Detachment and Withdrawal (7 days) DEPLOYMENT Emotional Disorganization (first month) Recovery and Stabilization (4-8 weeks) Anticipation of Homecoming (last month) POST-DEPLOYMENT Renegotiation of the Marriage (first 6 weeks) Reintegration and Stabilization (6-12 weeks)
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Why have you, now or in the past, returned to work in Antarctica for more than one season? Contribute to the survey to help researchers understand this perplexing question. “I am returning to Antarctica because I am afraid to think for myself anymore.” —LW (McMurdo) “Not necessarily in any order: MAAG, Polar Plunge, Boondoggles (which [...]
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Having been instructed to pay attention to emails, here is an offering of the Greatest Hits of USAP Email: “The consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Dining Facility is not allowed…” “…private expedition personnel will not be allowed in any USAP facilities…” “ALL OUTDOOR TRAVEL is PROHIBITED.” “…this use of government property is unacceptable. Every [...]
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