I'm about to move there. Husbands been there on base since the 9th😢
@DJFromNewYork Жыл бұрын
I was born there on the base but didn't grow up there.
@rarelibra Жыл бұрын
nothing to do? Heck, there's a Walmart right there in Leesville ... LOL ... so what about the Catfish Shack? BEST catfish in the world.
@paigebutts Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🫣
@savannahday4924 Жыл бұрын
My boyfriend is in mos right now and we are talking about marriage and our future and I'm kind of freaking out lol. I am a very independent person and him being gone for boot camp really helped me to become more independent. But I am freaking out a little because I am a very planned person. I am not well moving around and not knowing what Is going on. Ya know!? Please reply and help help help🙏🙏
@paigebutts Жыл бұрын
Girl I understand!! Unfortunately apart of the military life is not knowing all the answers, and of course it can make planning hard, but that goes for life outside the military as well! Things change and the unexpected happens. Just like how you got comfortable in your independence with the time away from your bf, will grow to become comfortable with things you once felt discomfort with❤️ I wish you luck! Stay positive(:
@doylebrockman8225 Жыл бұрын
Rented a 2bd 1bth place between Leesville and Alex, beautiful in the country, tree growing through my front porch. I miss La., loved the weather in Louisiana,
@doylebrockman8225 Жыл бұрын
I loved my time at Ft. Polk. Made rank immediately. Went the NCO academy. Made the most of it, and who could resist a month long paid vacation every year at Ft.Irwin, Ca.
@CaitlynnnH Жыл бұрын
I love your glasses! <3
@paigebutts Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@power966 Жыл бұрын
This is the dumbest video on the internet.
@carmenscanino71012 жыл бұрын
Leesville and Derider we're good.
@carmenscanino71012 жыл бұрын
2 of my kids were born in Fort Polk 1963 and 1964. It seems things have not change much. We made great friends.
@laurenbroadwayvilar58672 жыл бұрын
Thinking about being stationed here but not sure yet
@jaybaker7222 жыл бұрын
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@michaelherring19442 жыл бұрын
You should add the IMAX theatre in Temple. Closer than the one in Austin (and newer),
@stargirl_lee2 жыл бұрын
my husband and i have been living in killeen/fort hood for about a year now and i have only made 1 friend,, your channel really gave me hope seeing how you’ve made the best out of everything
@paigebutts Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to hear that❤️ I still live there so if you ever want to connect reach out on Instagram. My name there is dreampaigee
@sagatuppercut29602 жыл бұрын
I was sent to Ft. Polk in 1999. That Army base is depressing. They still have the same, old World War II buildings there. The summers are hot and miserable---especially the bugs that fly around. During the weekend, I used to drive to Sheveport to walk around the riverwalk area and see a movie. The only good thing I can say about that area is that you can actually rent an apartment with a minimum wage job.
@robertoreilly6660 Жыл бұрын
Most of the WWII buildings have been demolished, and the base is clean, well maintained and very lively.
@Davidsmith-uu4bl Жыл бұрын
You read in north fort lol was there in 80 yo 83 8 johns in a row no decider after 3 day weekend had a o talk some t do a curtsey flush lol if now car cost 5 dollars to go to south fort. Hell we dint have tv but in a very small rec room that if you was smart never hung out there long .
@TheDMV-202424 күн бұрын
You sound Negative and not fun to be around
@cheylafonseca6092 жыл бұрын
hi! My husband is going to Fort Polk in a couple of months. I was wondering what MOS your husband is?
@paigebutts Жыл бұрын
He is 15W
@gastertwosoul77632 жыл бұрын
a Small arms repairman would highly disagree with the pros of Fort polk.
@SabineRelics2 жыл бұрын
"They'll have a little get together in the downtown" lolol that cracked me up. We don't have a downtown lol we have a Main Street. And that "little get together in the downtown" you speak of is called MayFest. That's just one of the many annual festivals in the area. I've said this for years but when you PCS to Polk, you gotta meet a local that your compatible with to be your local guide. There are so many hidden gems in right there in Vernon Parish. Even if you'd only be willing to drive an hour from Polk, a local could guide you on the right directions.
@sidtheslothwhy87062 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative and touches on the military perspective and military family perspective of both pros and cons about life in Ft.Polk. 10/10
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you(:
@daycel132 жыл бұрын
All I’ve ever heard about hood is that it’s bad and super ghetto. Especially Killeen. It’s any of that true?
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Not true, every city had bad spot. There are good areas and bad.
@vikinghomesteading60342 жыл бұрын
Y’all should watch the military stories compilation on the MikeBurnsFire channel. Specifically the anger management video.
@lyndsey99442 жыл бұрын
Im about to become a military spouse myself, im struggling with deciding what kind of career i want, any advice? do you have a job ?
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Please know you’re not alone and I’m also trying to find a career. Yes the military does make it harder because you move every few years, but you can still take advantage of a lot being a military spouse. If I could go back and do it over again I would have stayed in college because by now the military would have paid for it, I’d have no student debt and a degree🤷🏼♀️ Time really flies. There are usually a lot of military spouse friendly jobs near the base, or you can find something good usually for a remote job online somewhere like indeed. I do have a job but I wouldn’t suggest it, I’ve been looking for a new one for a while now.
@phuongcao74032 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found u
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Me too! I hope this helped you
@lakinthrift17762 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!!! Here’s me living in Alexandria and I hate it!!!
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Trust me I understand haha
@coreygauthier33702 жыл бұрын
hey Paige how you been lately
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Hey Corey! I’m doing good, I hope you have been too!
@willskitchen6182 жыл бұрын
The coolest three years of my life were in the 509th at Polk. So much fun.
@MichaelTaylor-uj3rh2 жыл бұрын
I know things done changed alot since I was stationed at Fort Polk (86-89). Alligator Lake at North Post was our hang out spot on the weekends when we didn't travel out on missions to Fort Hood. But then our unit moved to South Post and we were pretty much running to Lake Charles or Beaumont TX every chance we had. Are they still running the speed trap between DeRidder and downtown Leesville??? I don't miss those speeding tickets I used to get on Hwy 171. Speed went from 60 to 25 to 45. But you never saw the signs cause you were cruising 60. What fun times.
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Alligator lake is the first place my husband took me when we first met! It’s been about 5 years since we lived in Leesville, so I can’t tell you about that trap now, but there’s definitely a lot of police out there watching and pulling over on the way to DeRidder.
@freeclocknihg97922 жыл бұрын
THANK YOUUU VERY MUCH!!!!
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
Of course!(:
@amberleal86673 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video! Thank you so much! 💗 really needed the boost! I’m scared to reach out and make friends even though I know I’m a bubbly person I’m scared for the mean people 😭 but I’m gonna try! Only a few month into this new world ahhhh 🤞🏽😁
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found this helpful! Trust me, I know it’s scary and hard to make new friends but it’s the best thing you can do for yourself! Make a profile on bumble BFF and see if you vibe with anyone❤️ that way it’s easier and you’re not face to face at first, you can feel out the situation. You got this❤️
@alyssafrank8303 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I found your video!! This advice was so helpful and positive ☺️ subscribed.
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to hear that!!💜 thank you(:
@danpierce11203 жыл бұрын
We all have heard from mikeburnsfire fort polk sucks end of story.
@2098elk3 жыл бұрын
Should have been stationed there in 1965 to 67! Things were really different.
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t alive back then, too bad we can’t go back in time and see it! 🤷🏼♀️
@jjdavis74713 жыл бұрын
I was just there for JRTC so I didn't even know there was all that stuff y'all was talking about. Humidity is insane, should be illegal.
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
Yes it should be illegal 😂😂
@user-xp1xm8pr5j3 жыл бұрын
They have the raceway, horseback riding lots of camps, casinos less than an hour away hunting lots of hot weather fishing right off 171. I have a home hear that I bought and I was active.
@Rohliable3 жыл бұрын
Luby's Restaurant still around by the way?
@paigebutts2 жыл бұрын
I think so!
@Wild2009vids3 жыл бұрын
I Loved TX , Hated Hood ... too much weird shit went on when I was there. Def go out of the area to enjoy yourself. The lakes were really nice around the area.
@MMG_MINDSET Жыл бұрын
What kind of weird shit?
@ursulasmith6402 Жыл бұрын
@@MMG_MINDSET Gangs ,
@forvernique3 жыл бұрын
your first real video, & you did GREAT!! you couldn’t have said it anymore perfectly. i love this, & you so much 💘💘
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
Love you💗💗 Thank you for your support always 😊
@chiefd35573 жыл бұрын
Great Vid..i grew up there and none of those things were there when i grew up there lol..left in 1972 and never looked back. Glad to see the area is halfway decent now.
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, there really is a lot of cool stuff around now. It’s a nice place to be
@eepixxgaming38593 жыл бұрын
I’m in ait and fort polk is my first duty station all the drills are saying it’s the worst place to be based I was wondering if someone could tell me why
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
I would say people say this because there isn’t a lot to do if you don’t like outdoor activities. Every duty station will be what you make of it! There is a lot of travel opportunity being at fort Polk and good food(:
@ProtoAzula3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmLKXpR4d9lgi6s heres your answer
@eepixxgaming38593 жыл бұрын
@@ProtoAzula that’s nice
@eepixxgaming38593 жыл бұрын
@@paigebutts thanks
@ProtoAzula3 жыл бұрын
@@eepixxgaming3859 now you see the truth
@carlinarodriguez23863 жыл бұрын
How much was on post housing
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
We didn’t live on post so I’m not sure the price): I would join one of the spouse pages on Facebook and ask those questions! They will help for sure 😊
@user-xp1xm8pr5j3 жыл бұрын
They go by your rank and bha call picerne
@user-xp1xm8pr5j3 жыл бұрын
Also homes off base are higher due to hurricanes so it may be cheaper on base. Unless you can get into palmetto, maison belle or mona Lisa apts.
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
@@user-xp1xm8pr5j we lived in Killeen for a few years and paid $850 for a 3 bedroom 2 bath house and now we’re in Harker heights and love it. We just bought a house last year
@CFHDime3 жыл бұрын
There’s tons of options for Cajun food and BBQ. I loved trips to holly beach, fishing from my tailgate. I loved Polk. We would rather be at Polk than Knox 🤷♂️
@mr.chambers48232 жыл бұрын
Knox is terrible
@CFHDime2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.chambers4823 tell me about it. Now going through a divorce 😂 funny, not funny… 🤷♂️ oh well. But I hate this place even more now, lol.
@dennisholiday18683 жыл бұрын
You did not talk about the stuff that could kill you down there. Being at Fort Polk now is one thing but doing 16 Weeks at Tiger Land back in the day was a completely different ball game! I would never go back to that place.
@143guitar3 жыл бұрын
How’s housing? We looked all over online for an apartment and I’m like 😱 I guess we will do on post!
@kvol16683 жыл бұрын
It's not ideal during hurricane season, and avoid Palmetto because they have issues with the drinkinh water.
@kvol16683 жыл бұрын
Also, bring your furniture, you can't get furniture here except from places that are marking up warehouse discount furniture to boutique prices.
@tonyrios25863 жыл бұрын
Same, It’s not worth it IMO considering the BAH amount that you receive for being in Fort Polk.
@lelandgaunt99853 жыл бұрын
Most places are charging full bah off post for a 3 bed room, as much I dislike post housing and the Karen’s that live there, just do your research.
@paigebutts3 жыл бұрын
We found a great place in the city! I would look online at property management companies! We used magnolia realty and liked them. Also check out derrider