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Army Enlisted Assignment Swaps

Wednesday May 18, 2005
Did you know that a soldier at one Army installation can agree to "swap" assignments with a soldier at another installation, as long as it doesn't cost the government any money?

It's true, and its part of a little-known and little-used program for exchanging assignments, unofficially known as the "SWAPS" Program.

Comments

August 15, 2007 at 4:54 pm
(1) SFC Peltier says:

The problem is trying to find someone that wants to swap assignments with you. How do you go about finding someone that wants to swap?

January 7, 2008 at 12:15 am
(2) Ronald Barnes says:

I’m sending this for my grandson PFC Sims, Brent 4th BN 23rd INF REGT Ft. Lewis, WA 98433
He is looking to swapwith anyone around Kansas, Missouri or any where around Indiana

April 12, 2008 at 5:47 pm
(3) R. Aviles says:

Is there any 42A- AGR, rank of SFC that would like to swap for an assignment in TEXAS? If you are serious about going to TEXAS please contact me immediately. It will be well worth your time to inquire. Please contact as soon as possible.

Thanks

May 5, 2008 at 1:05 am
(4) Spec. Flowers says:

Is there any 25U in Ansbach or Manheim that will like to swap for Schweinfurt. I am in HHC 1-2 IN BN 172ND SIB.

May 31, 2008 at 7:21 am
(5) SPC Spiker says:

I am a 68W, SPC/E4 wanting to swap with anyone who is looking to come to Ft Hood. I would like to be further north(Ft Carson, Ft Campbell, Ft Bragg, Ft Benning…)but am very flexible. I am looking to do this swap very soon. Let me know ASAP if you are interested.

May 31, 2008 at 7:26 am
(6) SPC Spiker says:

Are there any 68W that want to swap for an assignment at Ft Hood, Texas. I would like to be further north or at Ft Sam Houston. I am flexible. I want to do this very soon, so if you are interested, please contact/respond ASAP.

June 10, 2008 at 4:34 am
(7) N. Harris says:

If there is any 92F who would swap Fort Drum, NY for Fort Bliss, TX PV2 scheduled to get there aroun August.

Then there is no gender issue on swapping for Foxtrots, getting mixed information?

June 25, 2008 at 1:47 pm
(8) PFC Salazar says:

Are there any 68G that want to switch ? I am trying to get to Ft. Hood. I am stationed at Ft. Mcpherson, GA ( Atlanta) . Or if you know anybody who is intersted please email me at amber.e.mackey@us.army.mil

July 10, 2008 at 12:57 am
(9) Rock-Pace says:

42a wants to swap somewhere closer to Pa, currently in ft polk, la

July 13, 2008 at 2:34 am
(10) PV2 Sepeda says:

Any 42A10; PV2 wanting to be stationed in Florida please inquire. Wanting to go to TX; Ft. Bliss prefferably.

July 13, 2008 at 8:20 pm
(11) PFC Blackston says:

This is a bit of a long shot, but:
Are there a PFC 11C in Ft. Hood, TX willing to swap with me here in Ft. Drum, NY? Please send notice to me if interested to c.blackston@us.army.mil.

July 13, 2008 at 8:22 pm
(12) PFC Blackston says:

*Is. Sorry, improper grammer there.

July 17, 2008 at 12:01 pm
(13) PVT IGNONT says:

92A ordered to go to fort hood, tx in September. Would prefer Hawaii, Alaska, or Germany. Email me at Mr.Ignont@yahoo.com

July 27, 2008 at 8:54 pm
(14) Caleb says:

I am a 68G stationed at Ft Hood looking to swap assignments preferrably with someone at Ft Sam Houston, Hawaii, Virginia or Ft Knox.

July 31, 2008 at 12:12 am
(15) jennifer buck says:

im trying to get over to fort riley kansas to be with my husband i am a 63B and a PFC he deploys the first week in october and need to swap with someone i am in fort eustis virginia please someone help i havent seen my husband since the day we got married

August 10, 2008 at 9:24 am
(16) Carol Eldred says:

68E here looking to swap duty stations with another 68E. I am on assignment for Heidelberg, Germany for October 2, 2008 and I’m looking for possibly Virginia, but will take anywheres in the US except Alaska, Fort Hood due to some family issues. Please contact me as soon as possible at: carol.marie.eldred@us.army.mil

August 10, 2008 at 9:44 pm
(17) Yolanda Carr says:

SPC Carr Yolanda looking to swap with any other 74D.I’m at Ft.Stewart looking to swap with anyone at Ft.Benning or Ft.McPherson.If your interested please contact me:yolanda.carr@us.army.mil

August 20, 2008 at 5:02 am
(18) PFC Barnard, Ramona says:

I’m PFC Barnard, Ramona 68D looking to swap duty stations with anyone in GA. I’m at West Point NY

August 20, 2008 at 7:22 am
(19) Matos says:

I am a 42A10, station in Fort Shafter, Hawaii who wants to swap with another Soldier from Fort Campbell.

August 26, 2008 at 3:04 pm
(20) Bruno says:

42A1 Currently stationed in Fort Story VA. Interested in swaping with someone who is either close to NJ/NY or Florida.

August 27, 2008 at 8:25 am
(21) PFC Mejia says:

Hi I am a PFC, 92Y, I have orders for FT. Bliss TX, I am reporting there between JAN. & FEB of 2009…I would like to swap with someone @ FT. Sill…if u are interested or u know of someone that wants to go to Bliss pls contact me @ my email…perlamejia_17@yahoo.com…ASAP!!!thanx:)

August 29, 2008 at 2:08 pm
(22) Jake says:

Hi I’m a 25Q20P I’m looking for a SWAP to any other post I’m from El Paso and I would like something different. txmex_83@yahoo.com

September 1, 2008 at 10:46 pm
(23) SPC Cassidy says:

Im a 68W at Ft Carson Colorado looking to swap with anyone in Virginia or DC let me know timothy.e.cassidy@us.army.mil

September 9, 2008 at 8:33 am
(24) Deriece A George says:

92A looking to be swapped to Ft. Lee, Ft. Eustis or Ft. Belvoir to be closer to fiancee in Eustis. Currently at Ft. Bragg. my office number is 910-396-5647

September 9, 2008 at 8:36 am
(25) Deriece George says:

deriece.george@us.army.mil 92A10 looking to swap to ft. lee or ft. eustis call office or send an email please. 910 396 5647

September 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm
(26) PV2 Dias, Sarah E says:

I am a 74D looking to swap duty stations. I am at Ft. Lewis, WA and want to go to Ft. Leonard Wood for family reasons, I just need to be closer to my three children.

September 16, 2008 at 9:07 am
(27) SPC Jonathan Campbell says:

I am station in Germany and am looking for a duty station swap to somewhere on the eastcoast but will take all in to consideration I am a 21b and just got back form Iraq so anyone wanting 15 months of dwell time this is the place to come let me know

September 16, 2008 at 9:14 am
(28) Spc jonathan campbell says:

email me at jonathancampbell21@yahoo.com

September 17, 2008 at 8:07 am
(29) Jerrod Trulin says:

I’m a AGR 38B and I’m looking for another 38B SSG AGR who would like to come to Puerto Rico. I’m trying to get Western New York

September 18, 2008 at 2:30 pm
(30) SFC Rickey Olsen says:

I am currently stationed at Fort Lewis DENTAC; I would like to see who would like to swap from Fort Bliss DENTAC.

September 19, 2008 at 12:54 am
(31) William Colberg says:

I am 31B wanting to swap Ft.Riley for somewhere between Maryland or Virgina. I am a CPL should be Sgt between Dec or Jan. Who ever helps will have to wait a few months cause I am currently deployed. Please help

September 19, 2008 at 12:57 am
(32) william.colberg says:

in regards to above contact me at william.colberg@us.army.mil or colberg3@yahoo.com

September 19, 2008 at 6:05 pm
(33) Michelle A. Brown says:

I am a 92Y wanting to swap for anything other than Fort Bragg, Fort Drum, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning. I am on assignment to Fort Hood in Nov. I am an E-5 contact me @ seashellbrown@yahoo.com if you would like to go to TX.I would like to go Fort Lewis,Hawaii,Fort Irwin but will take just about anything.

September 22, 2008 at 4:06 pm
(34) jennifer hunt says:

looking for a 68w10 who has orders to fort lewis and wants to go to fort benning.

September 22, 2008 at 11:55 pm
(35) group of soldiers says:

jennifer, 68w looking for ft. lewis, what is ur rank and duty assignment? you may email civilian account upscalecarpets@msn.com p.s. any 35m10 on east coast looking for ft. lewis

September 24, 2008 at 9:25 am
(36) saus says:

Looking to swap for 63B in Ft. Hood. Currently at Ft. Bragg and am a SPC, hope to make Sgt. soon. If interested contact me at saus.kathy@gmail.com

September 25, 2008 at 3:36 am
(37) Lee Watson says:

92A20 stationed in Wiesbaden Germany trying to go to Ft. Hood or Ft. Belvoir andyone interested let me know. Email at zerphlee.watson@us.army.mil Thanks

October 3, 2008 at 10:13 am
(38) SGT Sarabia, Orlando says:

I am a 25N currently on orders to Fort Benning GA, is there anyone that would like this assignment, I am willing to go almost anywhere in the CONUS Region, especially Fort Lewis or Fort Irwin.

orlando.sarabia@us.army.mil

October 4, 2008 at 11:46 am
(39) Eric Warriax says:

any PFC’s 88M wanna go to Ft. Drum N.Y. ?
i’ll give anything to get out of here!!!!!!!!!

October 7, 2008 at 10:14 am
(40) SPC VONOMECIA T. JACKSON-ASHLEY says:

42A RANK SPC LOOKING TO RELOCATE TO EITHER FT DRUM OR GERMANY. WOULD LIKE TO SWAP I AM CURRENTLY AT HUNTER AIRFIELD IN SAVANNAH GA.YOU CAN REACH ME AT VONOMECIA.T.ASHLEY@US.ARMY.MIL OR AT 912-315-4950

October 8, 2008 at 1:19 am
(41) Michael Morrissey says:

I’m a 92Y20 getting ready to DEROES here in Korea on 30 NOV. I’m currently assigned to Ft. Bragg and I would like to know if anybody wants to swap it for Ft. Sill. My wife lives in Oklahoma City and is attending law school there. I haven’t seen her in a year and would REALLY like to be as close to her as I can possibly can. I’ve been trying to request Ft. Sill for the last six months with no success. Please let me know if anyone is interested in swapping because I don’t want to be away from my wife any longer.

October 8, 2008 at 1:25 am
(42) Michael Morrissey says:

My report date to Ft. Bragg is 10 Jan. 09.

October 10, 2008 at 2:42 am
(43) Deb says:

This may be helpful especially for those coming from over seas if you are trying get to a certain base sometimes if you go to that base and get with a unit there they may be able to pull you from your current orders and get you there but do it while on leave. My husband had a chance to do this when he was on orders to go to Korea and stay at Ft.Hood alot of these unit are hurting your DA assigns you but these Commanders have a lot of pull also try that and see if it works.

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