Posted on Oct 16, 2014
What are your opinions of Fort Bliss Vs Fort Stewart?
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I have the option of both and both have their ups and downs. It will be my first PCS I'm having a hard time trying to decide on which one. GA is my state of residence and is where all my family is. My wife and I have friends at Bliss and it looks really nice there. There also seems like there's a lot to do there, both on and off post. Does anyone have any opinions on either of these 2?
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I just cam from Bliss, and I loved it, I would love to go back. I am supposed to be going to Stewart after I get back from Korea. Like CSM (Join to see), said, there are a lot of things to do on Ft Bliss, and it is an extensive area. El Paso and the Surrounding areas, are alright. My family is in Hinesville right now, and my wife, doesn't seem to mind it that much. It's close enough to a lot of things where you don't have to stay in or around Stewart.
However as SFC (Join to see) said, go for something new. My family and my wife's family both live in NC, and that is one reason that I do not want to go to Bragg, and part of the reason that I am slightly happy that I am currently in Korea. With the Army you get to travel the world, and enjoy things that you never thought you would have before.
You also have to make the best of it. No matter what anyone on this site says about either of those installations, or any other installations that the Army has to offer, it is all what you make of it.
However as SFC (Join to see) said, go for something new. My family and my wife's family both live in NC, and that is one reason that I do not want to go to Bragg, and part of the reason that I am slightly happy that I am currently in Korea. With the Army you get to travel the world, and enjoy things that you never thought you would have before.
You also have to make the best of it. No matter what anyone on this site says about either of those installations, or any other installations that the Army has to offer, it is all what you make of it.
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Probably the most important thing, regardless of where you go, is to make the best of every location the Army takes you. Every location has its pros and cons; how much you focus on the pros tends to become a major part of how much you like the location.
With that said... the Army is a great way to travel and see the world with your family. I'd say go for something new, instead of sticking with the comfort of the known. Fort Bliss does have a lot to offer - and is constantly doing things for the families stationed there. Since PCSing from there a year or so back, my family has regularly commented on how much they'd like to go back - which is saying something big, in my opinion.
I don't have a lot of experience with Fort Stewart, so someone else will need to provide feedback about that location. Food for thought, and best of luck with whichever place you find yourself!
With that said... the Army is a great way to travel and see the world with your family. I'd say go for something new, instead of sticking with the comfort of the known. Fort Bliss does have a lot to offer - and is constantly doing things for the families stationed there. Since PCSing from there a year or so back, my family has regularly commented on how much they'd like to go back - which is saying something big, in my opinion.
I don't have a lot of experience with Fort Stewart, so someone else will need to provide feedback about that location. Food for thought, and best of luck with whichever place you find yourself!
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Plan on going to Ft Stewart, be prepared to take a ride on the Marne Train. Train that does not slow down. Be prepared for the ride of your life. 6 years at that duty station
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