Are some military bases worse than others?

I totally agree.

And the same can be applied in the world of a federal employee. It's all about Leadership and the people in that command.

I apologize, I did mention further down that I meant sailors. Just used to calling them soldiers.

Just wanted to make surre I was tracking with you. I can't speak for Sailors and the Navy, however I think I can for Soldiers here at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field, GA. I attend the Commanding General's New Comer's Brief every two weeks. At each brief there are generally 200-250 Soldiers (E1-E7) required to attend. In relation to my job, I share information with them on Emergency Management, Anti-terrorism, OPSEC, Family Preparedness for emergencies and the possibility of emergency evacuation due to hurricanes. There are over 20 agencies that are required to attend and the Soldiers have to get signed off on each station before departing. So I personally get to speak to each and everyone of them. That's over a 1,000 Soldiers a month. Now with that being said, I find them to be well mannered, polite, professional when speaking with me. Honestly I have found myself a bit surprised by it. Now, once they get off-duty and familiar with their surrounding and depending who they choose to hang out with, off-duty behavior could be entirely the opposite. My wife and I get out and around a good bit and there are always Soldiers around, for the most part, their behavior is acceptable and I have yet to see any out of line. But being a former 1SG, I know it's happening out there somewhere and it's generally when alcohol is involved.

We (Savannah) hosts the 2nd largest St. Patrick's day Celebration in the country each year and each year we always have a few drunk and disorderly, some fights, and a few DUIs. Soldiers will be Soldiers and it's going to happen to some. But for the most part, I'm proud to say our Soldiers at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field, Home of the 3rd Infantry Division, 75th Rangers, and 3Bn 160th Aviation Regiment are for the most part, well behaved and professional.

I will also say the same for the Marines assigned at Parris Island, SC at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, where I visit TDY several times a year.

1SG (Join to see) - I fix disrespectful behavior when/wherever I see it. No slack

I'll say My contact with the Army as an Air force member has always been positive. I find most members of the Armed Forces are fine, those that display that type of behavior in any service are small in number but they get noticed. I have in the course of AF Security Police duties locked some of them up. I have found though with Navy, most are ok but a ship that has been out to sea a long time the behavior of some isn't good, they usually end up in jail. It doesn't matter which navy we are talking about, its nothing New. One night We had locked up 37 Australian Sailors form the HMS Melbourne. The Captain was waiting for them at the top of the gangplank (hope thats the right term, I'm not Navy) when they left the jail to return to the Ship. Just remember each of us represents a Military service and many civilians have little contact, at least make a positive impression.