Assignment to the Pentagon?

Being assigned to the Pentagon as a CPT was an amazing experience. Yes, the days can be long, very long, and can take awhile to get to work when there's an accident on 95, but well worth it. I walked out of my assignment with an understanding of how the Army operates at the strategic level. I would go back again.

Having worked there as a civilian for almost six years, SGM Matthew Quick, I highly recommend an assignment at the Pentagon. Even though I had 30 years of active duty behind me when I went there, I learned a ton about the Army and DoD by working at that level.

Absolutely if I had the chance to go back I would. My assignment in The Pentagon was one of the best I have had.

I think it would be a great opportunity at a higher level in my career to serve in DC at this level. Right now I'm where I belong though, developing my skills and helping the Army where I can.

I think that would be a once in a lifetime experience. I wouldn't pass it up, that's for sure.

Yes, I think this would be a positive professional challenge.  I've heard a lot of horror stories from mid-career Officers about how they were treated by flag Officers at the Pentagon, but overall I would do it if I had the chance.

Would love to work there, but not drive, for sure. Went there TDY once, and someone in the unit had the bright idea of giving me and the rest of the guys that went with me a 15 person conversion van as a rental to get us from the hotel to the class. The hotel was a few blocks from the Mall, and the class was on Anacostia. The first day quickly made us realize that we needed to get real friendly with the public transportation system...which actually, I think, is top notch.

Been there, Done that but Damn, I also remember the "Challenges". Had folks working for me and above me that were Bloody Geniuses. Constantly working hard not to come off as the Village Idiot. Having to wear a Dress Uniform everyday but working in charge of an Installation Team for WWMCCS/ARPANET/MILNET. Having Several Chains of Command. Wearing Multiple Hats, Master at Arms for Chief of Staff, Aide de Camp for 621, NWP Custodian, CMS Sub Custodian, Urinalysis Coordinator for 621 and NARDAC. Interior Decorator for Astronauts and Motor Pool Chief.

I accepted the challenge as a reserve retiree recall. I was involved in several very challenging and rewarding projects but the politics within the building made it hard to not bang my head against the wall at times. Crazy as it sounds I enjoyed working in the purple environment because there was less politics to deal with and more fix task at hand. Working as a Green suiter within the Green environment it got dicey when the conversation involved force structure or money, not so in the purple world. I also agree with one comment on trying to get to the 5 sided crazy palace, pain in the butt, but that is DC. :-)

This is how I would imagine it would be like...