Are some military bases worse than others?

SPC Chad Kolod — Wed, 13 May 2015 15:57:54 -0400

So I just moved in next to a navy base and I have seen so many rude soldiers it makes it hard to be a civilian. They seem to have this, better-than-thou, attitude about them and it truly bothers me. Now I know that there will always be some disrespectful soldiers but it is really sad to see. Has anyone else run into this? When I was in Georgia that vast majority of soldiers were great, even though the base I was at was very lack luster. Maryland had half and half, but the base I'm near now seems to be full of entitles soldiers. What do you think?

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 13 at 2015 4:04 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:04:59 -0400

What navy base are you near? I guess I'm a little confused because navy bases usually have sailors ... not soldiers. Just curious ...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 4:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:10:47 -0400

Not all posts or bases are created equal. It's the people who make or break a place as much as the location. Make the best of it, but nothing is permanent about a PCS.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 4:15 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:15:30 -0400

I would 100% agree that some installations are worse then others. Unfortuanately attitude and the way the installation is commanded depends on how Soldiers are. Some places just don't show as well as others that they care for Soldiers and familys which causes some bad attitudes. Don't be quick to blame them there is something that is causing this attitude but I will say most installations that I have been at it is about a 80-20 being good/bad attitude.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 6:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 18:08:08 -0400

SPC Chad Kolod , First please clarify your post...you said you have moved next to a Navy Base, then talk about Soldiers, not Sailors? A bit confusing, please clarify if you're actually talking about US Army Soldiers (in the area) or if your actually referring to US Navy Sailors from the base. Thanks.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Jun 23 at 2015 8:11 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:11:45 -0400

Yes - I encountered what you described outside the PX at Ft Eustis. Nobody, but nobody walks past me without at least acknowledging my presence - especially lower enlisted Soldiers. They obviously missed that class during Basic Training. I administered some remedial training via pushups in front of people coming into and leaving the PX that afternoon. I don't think they'll forget anytime soon.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 2 at 2016 9:56 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 21:56:24 -0400

yes