Top 5 most requested Army duty stations

[@christopherchaos]

What would be your #1 choice for a duty station and why?

[@futnucks]

Fort Hood for sure. It really is "The Great Place". Sure, some stuff happens there, but it's really not bad at all. There are pretty much endless places in relatively close proximity to do anything you want. The post itself has a lot to do as well compared to some others. Near by places that offer so much: Belton, Temple, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and a ton of good hunting and fishing all over the state. Oh, and Marble Falls is just a beautiful place. There's not a lot to do there, it's a small town, but just really nice.

[@R_L_Joker]

Ft Irwin was my favorite and first duty station.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Graf and Ft Lewis again

[@timt2268]

Fort Campbell. Close to Nashville with four seasons. Great outdoor activities.

[@timt2268]

Ha, almost correct why it was in Ky. The post office is half a block in Kentucky with a Kentucky zip code. I did spend 5 years in the 101st.

[@tommyt8998]

When I was in the Army in 1968, Fort Polk was considered a hellhole where you went for Infantry AIT before being an 11B in Vietnam!

[@Brees1986]

Hasn’t changed…

[@donaldsink8115]

My brother was there the year before. He was on his way to Vietnam and this was AIT. While there he said people returning from Vietnam guys claimed this place was actually worse than being in country except for someone shooting at them. I personally went to Fort Leonard Wood basic base 1970 for me and Fort Carson which for me was a good base to at.

[@Jacob-he1lg]

Ft. Polk (Johnson) is by far the worst US Army Instillation in the US, but I’ve never been to Ft. Irwin. There is absolutely nothing worth seeing within a 3 hour (or more) drive of that place. I only had a couple TDYs there and absolutely hated it . I could not imagine being stationed there.

[@4catsnow]

Lot of young men caught up in government subsidized lunacy,,on an industrial level....We signed out at Ft Benning in '70...6 of us lined up at a table with a warrant officer, getting our paperwork.. guy at the head of the line turned around to us and said.. "Holy shit,,, we're still breathin'.....that was a VERY good day....

[@incognito638]

Folk Polk is horrible

[@TheBlackhorse1954]

Did 3 tours at JBLM. It was easily the best base in the Army in the 80's/90's. My first duty station was Ft. Carson. Didn't mind it, but I spent 8 to 9 months a year in the field, 6/32 Armor. It was my first duty station and the only reason I reenlisted was to get out of there. I actually retired rather than go to Ft. Campbell and back into airborne status.

[@wyattshaver2494]

I was at Schofield Barracks Hawaii and couldn't believe it wasn't on the list. I'm from Oklahoma, when I was offered Hawaii, everywhere else wasn't an option. I was there 2 years and 8 months. I only did 3 years. So after BT and AIT of 8 weeks, the rest of my 3 years was Schofield. I spent 7 months on Maui, 45 days in the Philippines, 45 in South Korea, about 2 months in Micronesia and around 4 months total at PTO. Pahokaloa Training Area on the big Island. I saw so much in that 32 months, its unbelievable.

[@kayp4601]

I loved Fort Bliss. When I was stationed at Fort Bliss Juarez was off-limits.

[@heavymetalsuperhero]

Still is today. I’m stationed at bliss currently

[@YankeeDave75B2O]

Did my PLDC at Bliss! Land Nav at Biggs sucked! 103 degrees the day we did it! Had a lizard run out from under a bush... Scared the crap out of me, as we had been warned about snakes!

[@bruceottenberg373]

My father was stationed there in about 1980. Juarez was probably a monthly visit.

[@robertmielke3380]

I went to basic training at Ft Bliss '87

[@Eaa-jz2wj]

I spent all my time in Germany overseas . It was fun and very interesting from a cultural prospective. It was different we lived in old WW2 barracks .big or smaller rooms .3 stories showers down the hallway. It had a couple of washers on each floor. Sounds kind of Spartan but was not that bad we had a day room TV another with a pool table. Cq desk and Commanders and 1st seargeants office . And that was about it some really weird stuff late at night it was a old German officers barracks . definitely some paranormal type stuff going on late at night. It was still pretty cool steam heat for the barracks and rooms. It was a different experience living in a building like that. Was in the mid 80s.

[@kennethstone1033]

I was stationed at ft. Hood and ft. Campbell in the 90s i loved ft. Campbell the most awesome video Christopher.

[@larrydraper2118]

Great video! I think when I enlisted in 1983 I put Hawaii as my first pick, ended up going to Weisbaden, Germany. Got to see Europe through ITT tours! PCS'd back to Ft Hood as Airborne Pathfinder in 6th Cav, great duty assignment, excellent unit, had alot of fun! Had I stayed in I wanted to go to Ft Benning as a black hat at the airborne school, ETS'd in 1987 and came back to Pa. where I still live. Didn't regret going in the Army one bit!!

[@melvinnott6843]

I was at Ft. Polk and Ft. Irwin, not sure the Army liked me that much too place me in both of those places.

[@timothyday8565]

I did 5 years at each one. I asked for Irwin and was told to go to Polk.

[@tompetty5482]

Imagine going from Ft Shafter, HI to Ft Irwin, CA. And in Jan 1981 before Ft Iwin was activated. What a wake up call that was.

[@timothyday8565]

Mother of God

[@ericg1149]

The green weenie Fd you good 😂

[@Ideo7Z]

Someone in PERSCOM hated you.

[@mortsims]

i spent about 10 years at ft sill one month.

[@nelskrogh3238]

Times have changed. I never even came close to getting an assignment on my wish list. Posts mentioned are not bad.

[@trentonblyberg4883]

as far as mexico goes for fort bliss, soldiers are not allowed to even go to juarez, they still do but theyre not supposed to

[@nemesysxr0163]

They probably do with a permission 🤔

[@markjf131]

For the continental 48 states, Hood and Bliss were at the bottom along with Sill, Leonard Wood and Polk when I was serving in the late 70s and early 80s. Eustis, Hunter AAF, Carson and Lewis were usually most requested from what I can remember that long ago.

[@Diditin81]

I was in 2nd Batt at Lewis in the early 80's and it was great. Carson has always been popular. Hawaii and Germany from all accounts were nice.

[@DarthMayers]

I like the first Cav patch, very iconic patch Vietnam war. Huey choppers 😎

[@therealaustinpowers1967]

I was stationed at JBLM and it was my only duty station. with that said, I really enjoyed my time there. There was really a lot of stuff to do in the surrounding area of the base.

[@Aaron14LifeZZZ]

A bunch of Career Skills Programs as well

[@carlmartin9656]

I guess Hawaii was not on the list because of the high cost of living there? Schofield Barracks would be my choice. I hate cold and snow. loool

[@christopherchaos]

It was further down on the list at 8. While it's cool to be in Hawaii I think alot of people prefer to be able to drive home when on vacation rather than always having to book a flight.

[@wardaddy6595]

Schofield Barracks was my last duty station b4 getting out. I loved it, but that red dirt never comes out of your field gear!

[@johnslyfield5096]

Hawaii Alaska and all international bases are places a new soldier cannot choose as their initial duty station. They can still do dream sheets but they can’t say “i want to do infantry and guaranteed assignment in Germany” for instance

[@RobSch-en5uc]

A lot of time if you can get someone to switch it's possible.

[@dallascorpio]

Get your Jungle there.

[@SpyderSuasponte]

Mine was HAAF. It’s close to the ocean and Savannah, GA is great! Lots of history in the area.

[@carlslovinski3224]

I’m was raised in Michigan and Indiana! I loved my 7 years at Ft. Bliss. When I was there I was able to walk with my family into Mexico. I’ve heard that’s changed though.😊

[@macalcord]

We lived at Ft Campbell in the 70s when my dad was in the 101st that place was 80 percent farm land now I recently visited and it's amazing how much it changed..Where there used to be fields is now massive neighborhoods and complexes.

[@thill51290]

I leave June 2nd and I got Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

[@AustinKaylor]

U goofed up boy

[@AustinKaylor]

I leave July 8 for fort carson

[@thill51290]

@@AustinKaylor a lot of people I’ve talked to said they really liked it but from what I get it’s kind of a hit or miss.

[@thylacinepunic5582]

Have fun with JPMRC 😂

[@vegasmarine23]

My life as an Army Brat gave me chances to live on many Army bases around the world. When the joint forces were stationed at Albuquerque,NM, went Air Force, my dad was asked what his dream duty station was. Schofield barracks Hawaii. 1972-75. Fun, right? As a former Marine, I loved S.Korea and Okinawa Japan, and of course Little Creek Virginia.😎🤙

[@arthurrojas4223]

Coming from someone who was born and raised in El Paso TX when i graduated BCT and I had leave going into Bliss was insanely huge, I love my home town but as of now it’s just a city with bars everywhere and nothing major to do in the city itself. Currently in Campbell for my first duty station and loving the change in scenery.

[@nemesysxr0163]

You requested Campbell? or you were sent there? 🤔

[@donaldmartin4980]

My brother was drafted in ‘65. He sent letter to mom after a few weeks . He told her if he has to spend his whole two years at Fort Polk , he was going volunteer for ‘Nam… he ended up in White Sands, NM… because he had a bachelor’s degree already .

[@revthwack]

Served during the early 2000's. Always wanted to get stationed at Camp Zama, but never managed to pull it off. I did spend some time out at Fort Huachuca and loved it... probably one of the few who think that.

[@darkwarriormaster9644]

I recently just sign a new contract to reenlist in the army in my old MOS. I was given a choice of duty station between Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. I choose Fort Campbell as I have not heard good things about Fort Hood.

[@JamesDavis-jo9tk]

May I suggest doing a video on the Army’s smallest bases and camps such as Camp Merrill in Dahlonega GA. That would be my pick for a duty station because of its small area and between training cycles it’s really super quiet.

[@attheworktable]

i was stationed at Ft. Cartoon - I hate the snow. There were 3 blizzards while I was there for 9 years! However I loved Ft. Campbell, it was my first duty station. 1/187th Inf. Whooah!

[@Kononiah]

leader! ⛩

[@samrester6254]

Rakkasan! 2 of my uncles rolled through there in the late 70s and early 80s. I was in 'Five Oh Deuce' a bit later.

[@ericg1149]

They built up Bliss, and the quilty of living is great. New barracks, housing, parks, gyms, pools, exchanges, etc. Plus, El Paso is large enough and has a variety of nightlife, restaurants, UTEP, Outdoors stuff do to.

[@robertmielke3380]

It was called a dream sheet. You write down 3 choices. I got my first choice. Ft Carson. Lots to do there. But you are considered tier 2 unit. Meaning youll be deployed secondly compared to campbell bragg stewart. Youre down range alot usually two weeks at a time training of being evaluated. I heard once about 160 days per year including pinon canyon or ntc.

[@Waffles-bw6gi]

I go to fort Moore on October 2nd, I'm super excited

[@stevenbaines2131]

Good luck my friend. I'll be there November 12th. And I to am very excited. But you won't see this till you get done

[@dukarroo]

gotta know how is it, your station, and MOS rn😂

[@SavagexRaccoon]

Done with basic and done with airborne/jump school and headed to Camp Ederle in Italy with the 173rd Airborne I hope my Spanish can help learn Italian but anything to get out of the states 😅

[@kevinray5636]

I was stationed in Alaska in the 70s. Ft Richardson is just outside of Anchorage. I loved it. I believe Ft Richardson was absorbed by Elmendorf AFB.

[@sandovalperry2895]

You’re right about not basing your choice on the current post commander. I worked for an incompetent new general in a staff position. Fortunately I had orders for graduate school, saved. Signing into my new assignment after school my wife showed me the post paper with the announcement of the new post commander. Within the year her command was such a disaster she was reassigned and the assignment was really enjoyable.

[@stevejorgensen5274]

I enlisted st 17. 11B and ft campbell. Went to ft polk for basic, 11B ait and tigherland. Then off to airborne school. Then back to polk to toe school. Then I joined another group. Never made it to campbell. Spent time at several different army, navy and sirforce bases. Been to jungles is several countries. Had an absolute blast for the most part. Loosing team members was mot fun. The guys I trained and opperated with over rode any bad place.

[@golfery5119]

How were you able to go to navy and air force bases as army infantry?

[@stevejorgensen5274]

@@golfery5119 for specialized training.

[@stevejorgensen5274]

.​@@golfery5119I went for intelligence school for the company. Same basic school but for each branch.

[@johnjamison6082]

If I had not joined the USMC, I would have loved to have been stationed at JBLM. I grew up in eastern Pierce County WA, about 20 miles from JBLM.

[@Blix-Tha-Epic-TM4L]

Fort bliss gets snow from time to time. Winters are cold as heck.

[@kerry-j4m]

I was stationed at Bliss while in the army in 2000 and it was a very small post then,then in 2008 I was doing a train-up to deploy to Iraq with a Texas Guard unit at Bliss and it was getting much bigger than when I was stationed there.They added a Sgt Majors Academy,an aviation brigade was also added,new housing for married soldiers too.

[@Blix-Tha-Epic-TM4L]

@@kerry-j4m Bliss was my 1st duty station in 2003. I was in 5/52 ADA, 11TH imperial bde. 507th maintenance company.

[@YankeeDave75B2O]

Was at Huachuca 99-03. We got 4 inches of snow, the night Bush beat Gore... It was gone before noon!

[@YankeeDave75B2O]

@@kerry-j4m Sgt Major Acadamy was there before `99. Was at Huachuca then, and had a former 1SG attending when I got there.

[@Jacob-he1lg]

I’m in the Air Force and landed in El Paso (Ft. Bliss) one night in a terrible blizzard. It blew my mind, didn’t think it snowed that far south…but it does.

[@bhead8001]

I was in the Army from 1982 to 1988 and was stationed at Ft Hood & Schofield Barracks. I enjoyed both duty stations!! I meet some decent folks at each location. One thing I enjoyed about the Army was getting stationed in a location Ive never been too before..

[@juniorreaves9050]

I was at Campbell for my entire temure. I loved it there. Nashville is about an hour away. Plenty to do there.

[@Jacob-he1lg]

My last duty station was Ft. Campbell, it wasn’t too bad. Nashville is not too far away and is a fantastic city. I was very proud to wear the 101st ABN patch too. I still got out although. I often wonder where I would have been sent next if I stayed in the Army. I probably would have tried to get Lewis or Carson. I love the mountains and skiing. Germany would have been high on the list too.

[@ronloomis9555]

I was in the Army from 82-86. I was stationed at Baumholder West Germany and Fort Carson. I had really good leadership and enjoyed the duty.

[@Big_Tuck_Enterprises]

Been to bliss been to Stewart and been to Campbell! Campbell is like 5hrs from my house and my cousin was station there for a hot minute attached to the 101st

[@jasonlmathews]

Okay ... Retired Army here, Armor. 4 of the 5 areas you mentioned are the WORSE spots to be assigned. Ft Hood, #1 are you kidding me?! They might as well re-named it Ft. Field Prom off to NTC! It's hot, it's sandy. Yea the CAV (I'll have to wash my mouth out now) is there. Germany is the BEST place to go! Korea can be fun I went there 2x in my career and the 2nd time was AWESOME!

[@bryanjarratt7277]

If i join later (im in hs) i either want to be stationed at either fort Johnsons (i was born there) or on the base in Alaska

[@barke27barker19]

In terms of things to do around it, Fort Irwin has its good points. The beach, Tiajuana, Vegas just a few hours away in each direction. But you will need a car.

[@steveedington5231]

scoffield barracks hawaii i would think.I was at ft hood 1975 to 1978.I joined the air force reserve in 1987 and retired from it. I went tdy to Osson Korea neat place.Also Kadena Okinowa liked it there. Thank you

[@YankeeDave75B2O]

Fort Huachuca was boring as hell! One good memory, was when I went up to Tucson to watch a spring training game with a fellow Admin puke, and our Legal NCO... We were at the game, that Randy Johnson hit the bird!

[@andrewjohnson9947]

I loved Huachuca, but you do have to have a love for the outdoors and a mode of transportation. I loved going to Big Nose Kate's in Tombstone on lunch dates with my wife.

[@jdwatson7588]

The reason FT Campbell is in Kentucky is the Post Office is in, it the HQ is in Tennessee and Flag pole also.

[@jeffreym.keilen1095]

When I went in to the Army as a 19E10B8 in the fall of '83, I did OSUT at Knox,and near the end of training,I was given "the option of picking my first duty station". I picked Knox (obiously) Devens,since I am a Masshole and Hawaii. Along with Germany. Well,I got sent to the Planet (NTC,Ft.Irwin,Cali) for four years(84-88). Hated it .Loved it. OPFOR RULES!!!

[@heavymetalsuperhero]

I legit joined the army to get out of Texas and they sent me right back. I was supposed to go to Riley but they changed my orders to Bliss

[@utopiaOKC]

Lol my homie joined the Air Force and they put him in the CITY hes from😂😂😂 i dont think he minded that much, because he has an actual family, but still. Wild.

[@oldguy445]

Did temporary duty at Fort Bliss in the 1990s. They can have it. Too hot. Warnings were posted not to leave items in cars because of theft. Had no desire to visit Juarez. My first duty station was Germany. If I was enlisting again, I would choose an overseas duty station.

[@dallascorpio]

If you like the big cities there are lots of places near major metro areas. Look up a big city and find the nearest base. Not all are large some are small.

[@geraldmantanona6116]

I’ve been stationed at both Fort Campbell and Fort Hood (now Cavazos), they are great places. But I don’t see how they could exclude Schofield barracks in Hawaii, Vicenza, Italy along with Wiesbaden, Germany. Those three places are awesome. 👍🏾🇺🇸

[@joeschmidt4858]

I joined in 1977 first duty station 2/502inf Ft Campbell then schofield bks Hawaii 1/27inf then Fulda germany 1/11th ACR , also spent time at camp Page korea subic bay phillipines and several more off the wall places , worst duty station is ft hood how do I know i live here grew up here and worked on post for 15 years

[@BFVgnr]

When Ft Lewis and McChord AFB combined to become JBLM, it surpassed Ft Hood as the largest military installation in the free world. Yes, it happened when it was Hood, not Cavazos.

[@christopherchaos]

Actually Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg) is considered the largest military instalation in the world. JBLM does have more acres than Liberty and Cavzos but I believe they have a larger population than JBLM so they count Liberty to be the largest.

[@richardpiper6265]

I was shown the list and chose Hawaii. I was told to choose again because Hawaii was on the list just to make the list look good. Ended up 31 months in South Korea in Seoul which I really liked.

[@casca7649]

I did SCHOFIELD & BERLIN BRIGADE two of the best duty station in the army

[@rickwoodmeister2088]

I did too and I agree. 1997-2000 and 1977-1980.

[@GbehlawoMakor]

I transferred from reserve to active and I choose Ft Cavazos....also it's the largest in the United States when it comes to size...

[@gayannlewis938]

What about Fort Eustis? My MOS is 88H, I hardly see any info on it and fort Eustis

[@KrakenNate]

My cousins currently stationed at jblm he says its mainly outdoors, if i get the chance when i enlist jblm will definitely be on my dream sheet And yeah to add to fort bliss,as a mexican i have to say juarez is definitely not for tourists, it has one of the larger crime rates and not safe at all even for the locals

[@taun856]

US Army 1971 -2025. I've served on a lot of bases and my favorites were Camp Zama (Sagamihara Japan), Caserma Ederle (Vicenza Italy), and White Sands Missile Range (New Mexico). I absolutely hated Fort Hood, but that was mostly due to leadership issues. My father had a career in the Army as well, but he was in Air Defense Artillery (Nike-Hercules Missile) and as such I grew up on small missile sites throughout the US North East (Buffalo, Niagara, Limestone Maine, etc.) - no more than a dozen military families in the area.

[@ricardosegarrairizarry8396]

Soldiers are not allowed to go to Juarez while stationed at Bliss.

[@LeanSippaX2]

JBLM isn’t bad but the traffic sucks, very expensive here. The weather here is kind of crazy the rain season sucks specially while in the field. Housing is crazy but other than that it’s bad me personally I’m counting down the days till I PCS

[@AisforAmerica]

I’m actually about to head to SAWE then I’m gonna drop a packet and see about going active from the guard. I’m a 11B E5 so I’m hoping to keep my rank as well

[@christopherchaos]

As long as there is not a large break in service you will keep your rank. People that usually don't get to keep their rank are those that get out for a year or so before going back in.

[@davidfritz830]

So all these bases are on Option 19, which is given to certain MOSs, basically it’s a list of 9-10 bases and it’s 100% that you’ll go there after AIT. So based on those 9-10 bases, those are the top 5… Stewart, Drum and Polk are on option 19 as well. Can’t remember the full list of bases

[@miguelpoky2]

Just got stationed at Bliss. Only been here about a week and yeah Juarez is rough but El Paso is completely different. So far El Paso seems pretty cool. But like any place, it is what you make it.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

As I could read & speak German, the Army sent me on my way to Bavaria(And a very good unit)!

[@dwnrange7812]

About Ft Bliss in El Paso, Jaurez has been Off Limits since forever

[@MrNapster15]

I attempted to go to Fort Campbell to attend 160 Soar as a 15p and my first week in AIT I received orders to Fort Riley 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@samrester6254]

Favorite duty was West Berlin. Best duty station and my second wasn't even close.

[@oldtop4682]

I tried like heck to get that assignment. Folks who don't know, don't understand why folks would choose it, but those who DO know.....

[@kevinabullard62]

My son is stationed at Carson, he has been back and forth to Denver, he's in Pola d right now but we are going to visit him when he gets back. Also what about Ft. Liberty???

[@tyhoffman1720]

I was at Ft Carson, Ft Campbell, and now Im JBLM.

[@andrewjohnson9947]

Army Brat and retired Army, so a lot of time around different posts. For combat arms duty stations, my top 5 are Germany, Italy, JBER, Bliss, and Hood (or whatever they are calling it now). For all posts, Germany, Italy, JBER, Huachuca, Bliss. Gordon and Hood would be runners up. Bottom of the lists are Stewart, Benning, Polk....

[@loocius47]

When I Joined In '79, They Gave Me The Choice Of Ft Lewis, Polk or Hood. I Chose Ft Hood (2AD). With Ft Lewis, All I Could See Was Cold And Snow. Ft Polk, Swamps Came Mind. So Ft Hood Won By Elimination.

[@himehime1629]

I picked Bliss as my option 19, no idea why I did but my unit is awesome so there's no regret in that.

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Station overseas 81-83 2nd battalion 28th Infantry Wiesbaden Germany I was then stationed at Ft Campbell 82-85 had the best time there 3rd battalion 187 Rakkasans

[@AkiraRhodes-y1l]

I’m currently at fort Bliss my choice it’s not bad. There’s a tattoo shop and a cigar shop. Food is good as well

[@dallascorpio]

Remember you do have full time National Guard and Reserve too. After active duty consider that if you don't want to move around much.

[@jennifermejia7818]

Can you plz do a video talking about 15N and 15F plz avionics and mechanics is the field I want to do but there’s not much out there to research😅

[@TayTayGrace03]

My ideal location is Fort Humphreys in SK 😊 I've always wanted to go there

[@christopherchaos]

The hard part about that is if you get sent to Korea then you don't get to pick where in Korea. They just send you where you are needed. South of Seoul is normally the better locations and north of Seoul are typically the locations people don't like as much.

[@CatSctchFevr]

Surprised Hood is number 1. I was stationed there and I hated it. The place is too crowded. Takes for ever to get on and off post. Plus I was there with all the shootings. Was stationed in Germany also and I had a great time there. That would be my pick. To answer your question.

[@captainjok572]

Fort Polk is definitely the most requesting duty station.

[@nemesysxr0163]

I’m thinking about joining Army Active Duty and have a Bachelor’s degree, at first I was considering reserves but seems to be a pain in the ass (travel and so) thus AD seems a better option given that I’m single with no kids. If I request Bliss, what are the odds of getting it? Any catch? How much will I be there?

[@Andrewprez777]

I should have chose Italy, Germany or Korea. I chose Ft. Hood and got it. It was cool but I wish I would have lived in a foreign country. Hawaii was also on my dream sheet but I heard it was boring there.

[@JayS96Bruh]

Since these are the most requested I’m assuming they’re almost some of the most difficult to get into? Or if you do well in AIT would these still be achievable?

[@ko1078]

Went through Bliss on mob and demob absolutely awesome PX.

[@tomficarra6619]

Fort Campbell's Post Office is on the KY side, so therefore its in KY.

[@commosection]

Back in the 80's Fort Carson was always talked about as a cool place.I was at Ft.Hood and you need a vehicle. Back in the day there were a ton of clubs in Killeen and Harker Heights all types of music. Also Belton lake was an ok place to hangout, But for me Germany was great since we were on a small base near a tourist castle town. Most bases in Germany are gone except for larger ones near cities which i don't care for

[@Tony-zg5wm]

I know fort Polk my dad army medic specialist was base their 😊an my home state

[@brandon847]

Chris, can you do a video explaining the army cutting tuition assistance

[@christopherchaos]

Possibly. I've heard a little about it from soldiers but I'd have to research it more. It's possible though.

[@justwelin5082]

can I choose an oversea's base as my first duty station?

[@allen5985]

Yes. I got to choose my duty station and got Hawaii and Germany as some of my options. I ended up choosing Hawaii to stay in the states

[@owen33333]

Korea!

[@justwelin5082]

Wow cool thanks guys

[@MaureenSeng]

I did basic and AIT at Fort Polk, April to August 1972. Peace treaty stopped me from departing for Vietnam. Fort Polk weather alone is like feeling you're in Hell

[@tylerreeks839]

Imagine growing up here for 18 years

[@wvnovello]

Recently I was watching West Point Post Night videos. I saw that Germany, Italy etc were often the first to go. I don't have stats to back anything up, but after watching this video, there seems to be a difference in base selection between enlisted and officers. Do you think that is the case?

[@relicpathfinder2800]

It's not just the base leadeship. It's the Army and Washington DC leadership as well. A good duty staruon can become a hirrible one when budget swings move from that base or other items.

[@minhn2888]

Ft Detrick 🙌🏿 I was at ft Lewis, base was good but hated Washington. Too expensive, too much traffic, too many homeless. Wok in wok out was good though

[@CharlesOglesby-e4g]

I served in the Army from 1973-1990. My duty station of choice is Fort Hood. I was stationed there from 1973-76. The Army never saw fit to reassign me to Fort Hood.

[@robertmielke3380]

It's Ft Campbell because the post office is on Kentucky side.

[@izzymp7304]

I initially chose Ft Bragg in the 90s because I wanted to go to the 82nd, glad to have served in the 82nd but I hated the unit. A plus at Ft Bragg is the SF units and Delta if you're into that. I reenlisted to stay in Panama but got screwed, by far my best duty station at Ft Clayton. I was then stationed in Stuttgart Germany, excellent duty station. A lot of opportunities to drive to different. countries in Europe.

[@coryglueckert1665]

schofield barracks was nice but being in hawaii is expensive.

[@R_L_Joker]

I never wanted to go to ft hood. But I got out and stayed here in Texas.