MacDill AFB in Tampa Florida is by far the Best Air Force Base in the U.S. So much to do on Base.....Home of two Awesome Joint Commands (SOCOM and CENTCOM). Warm Weather, Beautiful white Beach's, Cruise Ships, Casinos and Disney an Hour away. The Tampa Bay Bucs, Rays and Lightning! Great teams that have Won Championships!!
@diaryofdione2565 Жыл бұрын
I second this!
@bhodie131 Жыл бұрын
I agree as well with McDill. Was GS there for 2 years. Never a dull moment with co-workers and after work.
@anthonyfoutch3152 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Tampa for a few months and hated it traffic was horrible It cost a fortune to drive anywhere. Then it rained 24/7 for weeks. The horse track I went to had 6 ft of water in the parking lot.
@joenop3393 Жыл бұрын
Dude look at my post. Plenty to do besides the one thing you mentioned.
@mrbeau5387 Жыл бұрын
Overcrowded and overpriced smh
@TrippyCommentaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and great video. Was watching to see if MacDill made the list. I'm from Tampa
@cycleguy1943 Жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport LA.84-87.. I had a great time/met great people 🇺🇸👍..also did my Technical School at Lowry AFB ,COLORADO in 83…and I know LACKLAND AFB is EVERYONES #1😁😁
@davidwood22054 ай бұрын
I spent eight years at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, from '73 to '80. Wonderful base for family life.
@outofarizona62112 жыл бұрын
Randolph Air Force Base is a good place. A lot of fun stuff to do around Universal City Texas. Not to long of a drive to the Gulf of Mexico. Nellis Air Force Base and Red Flag was always a good time. Davis Monthan Air Force Base is another good base to be station at. Wouldn't like McChord Air Force Base or Andrews Air Force Base.
@jondstewart5 ай бұрын
Not sure about today, but from what I remember, Randolph was a very elitist headquarters base. If you weren’t at least a MSgt or officer, you were unimportant and didn’t deserve any kind of respect.
@Mic_melody2 жыл бұрын
Nellis is def in my top 5. My personal favorite is vandenburg, 40 miles of Pacific Ocean coast line and amazing weather year round.
@TheHezzii2 жыл бұрын
I’m currently stationed at Davis-Monthan, been here for 4 years, it’s my first base and people who have PCS’d from other bases say we have one of the best bases in the AF, Tucson isn’t a big city like Phoenix but it dose have that big city feel to it and it’s close to all other major cities such as San Diego, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Flagstaff etc……
@boogzru11 Жыл бұрын
Luke is better but I agree Arizona is amazing
@melissaherndon3211Ай бұрын
Tucson has a lot of hidden gems😊
@eagleviewhd2 жыл бұрын
Two bases that I was stationed at in the 1980’s and are now closed were really great: Norton AFB in San Bernardino, Ca. Was close to LA in one direction and Las Vegas, NV in other direction. And McClellan AFB in Sacramento,CA. San Francisco and Bay Area nearby and Lake Tahoe, Reno and the mountains in other direction.
@josemoreno3334 Жыл бұрын
I was station at Norton from 1980 to 1988, Then to McClellan from 1988 to 1994. Both were great bases to be station at. Sadly they are both closed. I was with the 1835th EIS at Norton and 1849th EIS at McClellan. I was a telephone linesmen /cable splicer.
@breygon15 ай бұрын
I was assigned to Andrews AFB twice. It was my only CONUS assignment. It was my first permanent duty station, it was also my last. I agree that there is a ton of stuff to do in the area. It was ideal for me since I am originally from Philadelphia, PA which was only a three hour drive.
@johnanderson80469 ай бұрын
As you point out, "best" is a subjective thing. During my 21 years in the Air Force, I was stationed at a couple of places that were considered "bad" assignments yet enjoyed my time there. It's not only the location - the DUTY matters too.
@speedking5622 жыл бұрын
personally, i would put Schriever last among all of the Colorado bases. It's small and can be a daunting commute for those living in the springs (especially during heavy winter seasons). USAF Academy is definitely the most unique base as it functions more as a university rather than a military installation and it is the only fully open base (anyone with a drivers license can get on). Been here since 2018 and because the military presence is so small, you get many unique opportunities (attending NCAA sporting events, interacting with the cadets, skydiving, gliding, etc.) If there was a list of top Air Force Bases for those wanting a breather from the typical Air Force life, USAFA would top it.
@SuperEman500 Жыл бұрын
Buckley AFB maybe?
@TheYodoc Жыл бұрын
I was stationed at the USAFA in the early '90's and I thought it was one of the best bases I had been at, up to that time. While I admit that I liked Germany and England more, the Academy was just a very neat place to be, and an unusual opportunity for a senior NCO to serve in a role that supported the development of the next generation of Air Force senior leadership. Unfortunately I got there holding down a slot that maxxed out at E-6, and although I didn't know it at the time, I'd be selected and promoted to MSgt within my first year there. I got to hold on for another year then one day I was told that it was either Dover or Ramstein, or they'd pick one for me. As I already had done two tours at Rhein-Main, and was kind of tired of the chemical warfare exercises, I choose Dover. I knew that as soon as I hit the 18-year mark, I'd go for early retirement if it was offered in my career field again, which, predictably, it was. I've now lived in Dover for 30 years, and am now fully retired after 22 years in my second career which was a State job.
@RichardChouinard-lg2jm5 ай бұрын
TRAVIS AFB CA. Is my favorite ❤
@soiceygang664918 күн бұрын
I’m headed to Luke AFB , Arizona in April after being here in England for 4 years
@2blessed2bestressed56 ай бұрын
My son was stationed at Presidio in Monterey California & was just recently stationed @ Kessler in Biloxi Mississippi.
@paaat0013 ай бұрын
DLI at the presidio was unreal. Like a campus rather than a base. It is a multi-service base administered by the army.
@Adventuregirl962 жыл бұрын
The only down part with Seattle is the traffic. With all the water it funnels drivers all into certain routes. Coming from McChord it can take an hour or more to get downtown, but if you are going out of town you can get away quickly. Had to come back and edit this since I forgot something. Since you mentioned the ferries, the Kraken use a retired ferry horn as their as the goal horn.
@JohnConrod28 күн бұрын
Closed for many years but from 62 - 65 I was stationed at Castle AFB CA near Merced and Atwater. Castle had great amenities as well as being near Yosemite! Another major plus was the location mid-way between the San Francisco Bay Area or Sunny Southern California. Either and more within driving distance for a weekend pass. Not a base assignment but still a worthwhile destination as the Castle Air Museum with lots of historic aircraft. Conveniently located near I-5 and US-99, you could fly in to the private aviation Castle Air Field.
@DS-tt9vz4 ай бұрын
I was stationed at Wright Pat in Dayton,Ohio followed by Homestead AFB just south of Miami Fl and just above the Florida Keys. Lots of fishing and snorkeling in the Keys.
@zbennett17202 жыл бұрын
Offutt AFB is one of the most slept on bases in the AF. If you have a young family, this place is the best. I've never met a family who said they hated it here.
@joeturner1082 жыл бұрын
Agree, i am stationed here now
@supremekyler2 жыл бұрын
that is my first base and I get stationed there july 10th
@nemotherapy9 ай бұрын
Once ya get on it…
@jstarr34088 ай бұрын
Nice list. I worked on Randolph for 6 years, great base and went TDY several times to Nellis.
@CaseyMelvin2 жыл бұрын
I’m at hill afb now, very similar to Colorado. We have the mountains great skiing and close to so many national parks!
@bennyb47742 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved my time at Hill. So many awesome parks to hike
@firestarya2 жыл бұрын
PCSing to Hill in November, so excited
@dezzydayy32682 жыл бұрын
i’m joining the reserves & my “home” base will be Hill . i’ll be there in October .
@killercat12762 жыл бұрын
Watch all the way to the end going to basic tomorrow excited
@lorenjackson8961 Жыл бұрын
Myrtle Beach was a decent base during the 80's and early 90's until they shut it down. Also....Elmendorf and Eielson in Alaska are both AWESOME locations if you're the outdoors type that likes hunting, fishing, and all things wilderness. They're state side bases that are considered overseas assignments.
@karinamurphy6645 Жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew there was a base down in Myrtle beach!
@lorenjackson8961 Жыл бұрын
@@karinamurphy6645 Yeah...I was lucky enough to get Myrtle Beach as my first duty location. The assignment computer then forgot about me for 6 years. LOL I was at the base from 84 till 90.
@mickmcloughlin1646Ай бұрын
I was stationed at Hurlburt at Eglin in the early 1970s. Fort Walton Beach, and Destin were pretty cool. I went back a couple of years ago, and hardly recognized the place. It had really grown a lot. Wasn't real fond of my job as a masonry spec in the RED HORSE Squadron there. Concrete work in that heat was a real bear.
@MaryOKC2 жыл бұрын
Tyndall used to be the bomb until it got bombed by a hurricane a few years ago … Tyndall is being rebuilt and will be the most high tech base in the AF when they are finished. The beaches on base are just gorgeous, the town is laid back but it has everything you need. The white sand beaches on the Gulf are the most beautiful if you’re into that sort of thing. You can kayak, boat/jet ski, tour, swim, dive, snorkel, fish, walk along the beach, picnic, take a nap, lounge, sun bathe .. and there is a State Park (St Andrew’s) - there’s caverns about an hour north drive and if you drive West and get on 30A you can visit where the Truman Show was filmed which is cool to watch the movie then go find where they filmed certain scenes - it’s changed a lot since that filming but you can find the spots. Then there’s house watching (not people watching but you can do that too) - some of the most expensive and beautiful homes along 30A to view. Lots of shops and restaurants too. There’s the world famous “Zoo World” in Panama City Beach which is so darn cute! See Google review and pics from your truly. Fort Sam Houston is a pretty cool base if you like history and old buildings! But that’s not and AFB but I do love the old architecture. Happy trails!
@life_with_laurie2 жыл бұрын
I would agree about Tyndall.
@MaryOKC2 жыл бұрын
@@kennixox262 in the whole scheme of life everything is unsustainable..Tyndall has been around since 1941 and this was the first storm that wiped it out in what 80 years.
@anthonyfoutch3152 Жыл бұрын
Just go to Eglin
@3OCALM16 ай бұрын
Went TDY to Nellis in 1985 for Red Flag. Loved it! I was stationed at Cannon then. Cannon really sucked!
@gpo65815 ай бұрын
I agree, Cannon was horrible. I was there 73 to 75. Then went to RAF Lakenheath which was fantastic.
@mikekalish67963 ай бұрын
I was a pilot and was stationed at Peterson Field, Colorado Springs in the 1970's.....long before it was renamed. It was an awesome place to be stationed, especially during the Viet Nam war.
@randywilson9448 ай бұрын
Been retired for ages but I had some nice assignments during my time in the USAF. I was assigned at Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado and Mather AFB in Rancho Cordova, California. These bases are closed. Travis, McChord and Davis-Monthan were also very good assignments.
@FighterJetOfDoomАй бұрын
Considering joining the Air Force, and from my research all these bases look good. In fact, during the 2000s, my father had worked at then Schriever AFB near Colorado Springs and said it wasn’t a bad experience. As a PNW native, my dream base is either McChord or Fairchild.
@ChrisBre1 Жыл бұрын
Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS gets my vote. Why? There's a beautiful Gulf Coast beach right outside the front gate. I attended tech school there. Got out of class around noon, went to lunch, and spent the rest of the day at the beach. Also, the people on base and in Biloxi were very friendly. I definitely enjoyed my time there.
@matthewmoore9067 Жыл бұрын
Damn you actually swam in that glorified sewer water? Basically everyone I talked to said avoid it like the plague. Also homeless population and crime rates are a big problem around there.
@tameraaj Жыл бұрын
That water contains flesh eating bacteria
@BPD158611 ай бұрын
I'm a Reservist assigned to Keesler; other than the limited entrances (morning traffic) and the BX food court (lack of variety)...its an alright base.
@carlosgarza71094 ай бұрын
I was there in 1969, would join others walking out into town for some fast food and some beer drinking. Troops didn't get along with the locals, I guess being competition for local girls. The town really did like us when we all helped after the devastation of hurricane Camille helping the cleanup and search for survivors, I did enjoy the Airmans and NCO Clubs back then to. I noticed in the late eighties they were getting rid of Airman, NCO, and even Officers clubs I guess to minimize drinking.
@Daniel-fq2rb2 жыл бұрын
Should’ve put Peterson SFB(Colorado Springs) instead of Schriever SFB. Schriever is a very tiny base kinda in the middle of nowhere east of Colorado Springs. Peterson is actually in Colorado Springs. I am stationed at Peterson. It is actually pretty awesome.
@mcyclonegt2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, Schreiver is just an outpost for Peterson. I grew up in between the two. How that made it on the list is crazy.
@rodbutler40547 ай бұрын
Peterson uses the same runway for civilian traffic to COS. Great weather and living conditions. I was there decades ago, having your own wheels was essential.
@greensabr2005 ай бұрын
@@rodbutler4054 Great weather? My brother, as a weather forecaster I can tell you with certainty this place makes my job so goddamn difficult.
@Bradlonggg2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently stationed at Buckley SFB(formerly AFB) I've been here for a couple years and have traveled to both Peterson and Schriever and I will say the springs and CO in general is amazing. But...Schriever as a base is pretty awful lol. Very very small, minimal buildings, lots of empty space and the mission is very compact. Ps. I watched your older videos from 2018-2019 when I joined Air Force, appreciate the advice.
@AbleHammer2 жыл бұрын
I was going to Say Peterson by far is the better option! In the Springs! Don’t forget it is also possible to be stationed at the Air Force Academy depending on your AFSc. I was a lineman in the Civil Engineering Squadron there for 4 years.
@RaRad5302 жыл бұрын
Bradley, I was at Buckley from 2013-2015. Place was great, although I know Denver has changed drastically over the last several years. Buckley was my best assignment... Was kind of a hidden gem.
@kiks23ful Жыл бұрын
Airmen are able to be stationed at space force bases?
@rodbutler405411 ай бұрын
I was at Pete field back before it became an AFB 1958. Always loved the Springs and visited USAFA before the first class graduated. Great experience for a young airman before the population boom.
@greensabr2005 ай бұрын
@@kiks23ful Airmen are able to be stationed at army bases too. I was at Wheeler Army Airfield. They can also be at Marine bases or Navy bases, etc.
@gerhardvalbert46702 жыл бұрын
Not military, but my personal opinion would be Charleston AFB due to the history and the many beaches in the lowcountry.
@darryljones61294 ай бұрын
I served at Charleston AFB back in the 80s. Yes that is a great base. Fond memories.
@mike891282 ай бұрын
@@darryljones6129 Not when I was there in the mid 60s. It was a dump. No air conditioning in the barracks, 3-man room, WW2 bunks, windows would only open six inches, no screens, we would sleep in underwear as the perspiration dripped off our bodies in the high heat and humidity. Movie theater and library only, no gym, no pool. Service club was a joke with board games missing half their pieces, no off-site entertainment arranged through the club, staff said their budget was cut each year. Santee family area basically off limits to single E-4s and below because officers and NCOs didn't want us there with their teen age girls. Never put in writing but you got the word. Worst of all no access to Charleston itself. No public transportation. To get there you needed a car or knew someone who had one. Other option was to wait for the Greyhound bus which had last bus out to the base at 9:45 PM. Dining hall was a bigger joke than the Service Club. Bare bones, I was shocked when I went to other bases and ate in their facilities, there they did their best to make it a pleasant atmosphere.
@AbleHammer2 жыл бұрын
I was going to Say Peterson by far is the better option! In the Springs! Don’t forget it is also possible to be stationed at the Air Force Academy depending on your AFSc. I was a lineman in the Civil Engineering Squadron there for 4 years.
@BPD158611 ай бұрын
I worked CSS (Admin) for 21st CES. The Springs was okay.
@John-yv6vo10 ай бұрын
I was stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB, Little Rock AFB, Hurlburt Field, and Kadena AB. Everywhere has its pro's and Cons. I loved Kadena, but the typhoons were annoying. I liked Hurlburt Field, but the summer tourist traffic and hurricanes were not pleasant. I didn't care for Little Rock AFB, but the cost of living was really low. I am currently still working on base at Davis-Monthan as a contractor, and like the Tucson area. The con to Tucson is the relentless heat in the summer. As a retired Flight Engineer, I have been to more bases than I can remember. I never cared for Nellis, but whenever I went there it was for Red Flag. I didn't care for McChord, but I only went there for survival school and that was not a good time. My favorite TDY base was Yokota AB, and I would have loved to have been stationed there or at Ramstein. I tell these young airman, "Go overseas, stay overseas". HAHA
@markpointer79815 ай бұрын
Lowry,BergstromAFB (close) Kirkland AFB, was good assignments.
@jondstewart5 ай бұрын
Ah yes! Lowry is where I had tech school. No flight line, strictly training. I grew up in Austin and knew nothing about Bergstrom AFB except our next door neighbors were an AF family.
@moldyrefrigerator2 жыл бұрын
1. Luke (Phoenix, AZ) 2. MacDill (Tampa, FL) 3. Buckley (Denver, CO) 4. Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) 5. Lackland/Randolph (San Antonio, TX)
@ziadajam54332 жыл бұрын
No offense but if you put Lackland on the top 5 I can’t see your list as credible 😂
@hotglasschick Жыл бұрын
@@ziadajam5433 training bases are always great when you're not a trainee.
@ziadajam5433 Жыл бұрын
@@hotglasschick perhaps. It’s more so the geographical area. At least that’s what I look for in a base. I’m stationed at nellis, I can tell you this, morale feels a little low since our “mission” is to train student pilots however it’s nice to have mount Charleston, redrock and a few other cool nature spots. But the reason why I’m satisfied with nellis is that it’s close to home
@cxerphax18 ай бұрын
Good lists. Way better than this one
@neilmurray69432 жыл бұрын
I was at McChord in 1975-76. Loved it!
@donaldhaynes9149 Жыл бұрын
Travis AFB. Can’t beat the area. Something for everyone. A good Command.
@garymartin1956 Жыл бұрын
I was there in 88 .Had a girlfriend in Suisun city. Good times ❤
@noahm4464 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding fishing in delta and surrounding area. Gets hot and windy summers you will quickly learn about tullie fog!
@faukerconsulting8352 жыл бұрын
My ex first base after Lackland (San Antonio, TX) and Sheppard (Wichita Falls, TX) was Dyess (Abilene, TX)...nothing nearby in a college town where those seen at the bar on Saturday night are front pew on Sunday morning and it's hot with a chance of tumble weeds BUT then nothing is better than when he was sent to Okinawa, Japan from there...I wouldn't trade those orders for ANYTHING in this world!!!
@Bwiebbe971310 ай бұрын
Dear Kyle if you are reading your comments first of thank you for your service. I was raised on Travis Air Force Base where my dad was a flight engineer on the c5 galaxy and my mom was a medic I actually moved to Iowa in 2004 when my dad got out with service of 14 years and in 2013 my mom retired with 21 years of service I live in Waterloo. I loved my life as a military child even if at times it was hard. I was just wondering if you have ever been to travis
@Brutushungwell Жыл бұрын
I was at Peterson in Colorado and I loved it
@johnblair7654 ай бұрын
Only base I didn't particularly enjoy...2 week TDY to Cannon in 1974. Now that it is a Special Op base..I think I would like it now.
@dukeford2 ай бұрын
Trust me. You would not recognize the place. They've dumped a half-billion into it over the last 20 years.
@johnblair7652 ай бұрын
@@dukeford I have been there several times...recently...spring 2024...last time I was there. Like you say..it is totally different from 1974. I didn't know half a billion dollars went to Cannon. Thanks for the update.
@redfireroush6 ай бұрын
I have nothing to compare anything to. I was stationed at Nellis AFB my entire AF tour (besides tech school @ Chanute AFB Ill. Nellis was great and Very Busy!!!!! This was back when the 474 TFW was still active and Chanute was still open.
@77space-vt8wi3 ай бұрын
Tindel and Eiland in Florida are similar to McDill. The quality and availability of base housing is what' s important when you have dependents.
@Master-vh2wm2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Vegas and yea it is pretty convenient driving in Vegas
@anthonyfoutch3152 Жыл бұрын
if you like 110 dry heat.
@88srodriguez2 жыл бұрын
Goodfellow was cool for me I’m in army so it’s an upgrade for me. I like the country and small towns with access to all the state parks cheap to live out there wasn’t bad at all.
@HiredAssassin202 жыл бұрын
The funny thing is, I’m from Washington (or live here currently) and want to be in the Air Force and I hope I don’t have to come back here lol. I’m tired of being here.
@curthenry9398 Жыл бұрын
50 years ago, Mountain Home AFB Idaho was a good duty station. The people in Mountain Home were great treating the Airmen well. Plenty of recreation opportunities. Dirt bike riding in the desert, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and skiing. The weather was bad. Boisie was close by for night life. On the other spectrum, Grand Forks AFB sucked big time. The town people treated Airmen poorly. Very little for an Airman to do for recreation. Binge drinking was very popular recreation. We drank on duty a mix of 190 proof grain alcohol and Annie Greenspring Peach Creek, call the drink Sheet Metal Punch. Very cold at night on the flight line. I might have stayed in the USAF if not stationed at Grand Forks.
@dodgerdogcerritos Жыл бұрын
Minot - Yokota - Osan - Andersen - next stop - Sydney, Australia.
@lydiabrooks-df6wm Жыл бұрын
The pictures you have on this video are great!
@GaryAlbers-ms4vq6 ай бұрын
I have to agree with at leat 2 of your top bases. My first duty station in the Army was Ft. Lewis Wa. My second was Ft. Carson ,Co. near Colorado Springs. They are both great for all the reasons you stated.
@kathy06982 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you....Nellis AFB is second to none! So many things to do in and around Vegas. Also, at least back in the day, the city treated Air Force people very well....tickets to shows...stuff like that.
@repoilify2 жыл бұрын
Old unit was the 823 then 855 now 66 RGS. I am so over Vegas. It is only really worth it if you already have a huge appreciation for hiking/rock climbing or love partying/night life. It is sort of difficult to make meaningful connections with people even outside of the military here because people only stay here for a short while.
@TipCounter4You2 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion to anyone joining. I'd suggest looking less at where the base is located, and more on what mission your afsc supports at said base. What mission you support can be the difference between sitting and doing nothing all day and working in a high tempo, high visibility work center that is fulfilling.
@CarlitoWrld2 жыл бұрын
How can I do that ? I’m going to be personnel
@jondstewart5 ай бұрын
Nowadays if you’re Services military, you have few choices in stateside assignments unless you’re special duty in San Antonio. Most likely you’ll get missile bases unless you’re lucky enough to get Florida, New Joisey, Barcatraz, Nellis, or Travis.
@TwattyWankers6 ай бұрын
03/25/24 Washington, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland
@OscarA.BenitesNavarroАй бұрын
I classified yes to the U.S. Airforce in one year. By 2025 when i get to have my personal greencard i can(permanent residence for the U.S.)
@TheCoxMan3 ай бұрын
Hurlburt Field was great.
@kecurroj9 ай бұрын
McChord is about 35 miles south of Seattle and a little bit south of Tacoma. People not from WA use Seattle because it's the city usually associated with the state.
@paulfreeman7719 Жыл бұрын
For JBLM...very nice on base; lots of opportunities in region; off base...traffic congestion terrible; many national parks in region...free passes for active duty.
@jvee2901 Жыл бұрын
Add Kirtland AFB, I did 2 1/2. Albuquerque was pretty awesome in the 80's. I started at Andersen AFB on Guam. 85° year round.
@MrDavid9095 ай бұрын
I was at Andersen from August 87 - November 88 as a crash firefighter living in the airman dorms.
@carlosgarza71094 ай бұрын
I was at Kirtland from 1969-1973 when it was Air Force Systems Weapons Command . Duty was great compared to SAC, TAC and MAC bases and didn't have much collateral duty details. Enjoyed the mountains and downtown nightlife.
@mdupar10 ай бұрын
McChord was my first duty station. But it’s closer to Tacoma than Seattle.
@Jerk236 Жыл бұрын
Andrews AFB is in Clinton Maryland.. 2 completely different areas. JB Boiling is the base in D.C.
@BPD158611 ай бұрын
Bolling AFB...Air Force's best kept secret. Loved it there.
@JohnHill-z8n8 ай бұрын
Hands down Aviano Air Base!
@patriciawatson-roberts815732 жыл бұрын
My nephew is currently stationed at Schriever and he loves it there.
@tyhoffman172011 ай бұрын
Going to JBLM soon. As Army. So hopefully it's all good.
@jvee29014 ай бұрын
The view of Rainier is awesome. I'm hoping to move to Tacoma in a year or so.
@JimWoolston-cj9nu27 күн бұрын
As long as you're on base, nobody can tag you to be it!!! And that's any base. AWESOME SAUCE!!!
@sargecollects2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Washington State and all my family are still up there. Here are my reasons why I do not want to go back. 1. Rains too much, 2. Its always gloomy and 3. The food is meh.....I now live in CA and yes its expensive but the weather is great. Your drive to the beach and mountains are just an hour to 1.5 hr away.
@anthonyfoutch3152 Жыл бұрын
It rains more in Nashville TN than that area
@215618680 Жыл бұрын
Seattle gets 156 days of rain annually. Car insurance rates are high there because people don’t know how to drive on wet roads.
@nathanmeece9794 Жыл бұрын
I watched it until the end. Was hoping Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro NC would make your list. I'm not in the Air Force ,but live close to the base
@Smacks41Ай бұрын
McChord AFB is not in Seattle. It is 16 miles south of Tacoma, WA.
@corvetteguy19802 жыл бұрын
I was stationed at McCord. It was alright. Seattle is close. Olympic Peninsula has some of the best steelhead fishing in the country.
@Suncast453 ай бұрын
Why haven't I seen Scott AFB, Illinois mentioned? LOL It was only 3 hours from West Ky. I arrived there from Viet Nam! Almost volunteered to go back to Nam!
@kjx57 Жыл бұрын
I personally loved Hurlburt near Pensacola, if you like lazing on the white sand beaches.
@anthonyfoutch3152 Жыл бұрын
That;s an airfield for Eglin AFB.
@johnblair7654 ай бұрын
My good USAF bases...Eielson, Bergstrom, Spangdahlem. Sheppard and Reese ok..not bad. I actually enjoyed all of my USAF bases.. it's all good.
@stephenhughley80812 жыл бұрын
MacDill and Langley were awesome
@philiphuckins2613 Жыл бұрын
This leaves us with the question, worst assignments? Hancock Field, Syracuse, NY (1978) or perhaps Loring, AFB, Limestone, ME (1981.) Yipes.
@michaelalberts4699Ай бұрын
If you liked snow, Loring AFB was nirvana (82-85).
@jameskeane6269 Жыл бұрын
When I was in the Air Force, their was only 2 good bases, the one I left and the one I was going to.
@AR-pm9nv6 ай бұрын
We always jokes in the 80s, that there were only 2 good bases. The one you came from, and the one you’re going to.
@jvee29014 ай бұрын
And the prettiest view is welcome to so and so base as you left in the rear view mirror.
@Beretta9042 жыл бұрын
Lol Hurlburt field has entered the chat
@mikhailgonzalez83742 жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Shaw AFB and it wasn't that great as a base! You're definitely a decent drive from anywhere!
@GenXJay6702 жыл бұрын
I was also stationed there from 97-01. I was in the 55th. Had some good times in Columbia, but yeah not too much in Sumter, at least there wasn't 20 years ago.
@jerodwilliams62 жыл бұрын
In tech school right now at Keesler afb and got my first duty station at Nellis! I’ll be there by late November/ early December!
@greensabr2005 ай бұрын
Hope you're not weather
@Theblobmma10 ай бұрын
I’m from Illinois, if I get stationed in Illinois/Indiana or like Delaware where there’s no change in scenery and it’s still cold, I’ll be livid
@soiceygang664918 күн бұрын
Where you get stationed
@rrwexplov9 ай бұрын
If I ever have to do stateside then I want Andrews since I live an hour away
@timdelia46092 жыл бұрын
Although not a USAF base... Presidio of Monterey was the best!
@theminuteman76112 жыл бұрын
Aaayyy another fellow DLI’er!
@timdelia46092 жыл бұрын
@@theminuteman7611 Yup, there in late 84-85. What a great place.
@life_with_laurie2 жыл бұрын
Didn't they close the Presidio?
@theminuteman76112 жыл бұрын
@@life_with_laurie Close the DOD’s only language school for service members? That’d be a bold strategy Cotton.
@redryder210 Жыл бұрын
I wanna hear about what bases are actually good. I hear Space Command has all the money so the bases are nicer. Edwards AFB in California is pretty dumpy for an Air Force base
@johnanderson80469 ай бұрын
Define "good."
@sammpolliard17082 жыл бұрын
i’m going to langley AFB which is actually my first choice! i’ll be an hour from the beach and 4 hours from home so i’m very excited
@soiceygang664918 күн бұрын
What’s your job
@lombestube9622 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t mind being stationed at Nellis again..😃
@AlbertGutierrez-s4g Жыл бұрын
Just an FYI, McChord is not in Seattle, it is in Tacoma, south of Seattle and SEA-TAC Airport by about 45 minutes. This was my first duty assignment in 1977.
@nicingram86592 жыл бұрын
Andrews AFB.. is in Maryland, not Washington, D.C. Everyone gets that mixed up because so close to the line. I was there Aug '98- Aug '00. I only crossed into D.C. for Reagan-National Airport or the Pentagon..everything else was either VA, Baltimore or Dover related.
@BPD158611 ай бұрын
Don't forget Bolling which is in DC
@MEHCAT1774 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, I kinda enjoy Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri & Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma
@jaredsteele97362 жыл бұрын
Ive been in the process of joining the Air Force for 6-7 months now. What would you say is a good way to research which bases are good enough for someones standards? Ex: geographically, communities, etc..
@captaingyver3.02 жыл бұрын
The bases you can go to depend on your AFSC (your job). So if theres a base you want to go to then you should look into what AFSC has that base as an option when you make your dream sheet.
@kamabokogonpach1ro Жыл бұрын
Security forces guarantees you 90% or all of the afb's to get stationed at. Obviously there's con's to security forces like gate duty, physically demanding etc. But I'm in SF and my dream sheet has a tone of bases listed. Definitely looking at either japan, washington, Florida or alaska.
@jeffdo91952 жыл бұрын
I put Colo. AF academy base on dream sheet. Beal, Macellen, Mather. And Ranstien. Got perm party Lackland then Kadena. This was yrs ago. Basic,tech, perm party Lackland yuk
@timdelia46092 жыл бұрын
I was across the street at Kelly at AFEWC. Loved San Antonio!
@jeffdo91952 жыл бұрын
@@timdelia4609 now Kelley and Lackland together
@crypticmotionzyt81422 жыл бұрын
McCord is in Tacoma not Seattle but it’s only about an hour away
@christopherhoppe7508 Жыл бұрын
Eglin AFB is my #1
@whatsgood2023 Жыл бұрын
I did 6 years there, the base itself is very old but you can’t beat Destin!
@anthonyfoutch3152 Жыл бұрын
i was there in there 73 and 74.
@LaniMucha6 ай бұрын
Patricks AFB is on the beach in Florida
@ajjack302132 жыл бұрын
🥸 Love you guys!! Great video
@billdaly-zn8qs6 ай бұрын
This dude is nuts!!! None of the bases he mentioned are great assignments. Tyndall AFB in Panama City, Florida is by far the best, and in my career I have been all around the globe. Emerald Coast is the most beautiful place on earth!!
@melissaherndon3211Ай бұрын
To be fair it all depends on the person when it comes down to the "best" base