Posted on May 9, 2014
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If you had the opportunity, would you apply for/accept an assignment in the Pentagon?

With the Army opening more assignments to align with the Broadening Opportunity Program, you may have additional career-enhancing assignments within our Nation's Capitol (or just across the river from).
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SSgt James Stanley
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Although there were people from Security Service assigned to NSA at the Pentagon, I was not. I'm not sure I was fortunate or unfortunate. I'm sure I would have enjoyed the assignment, but not a fan of DC.
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LTC Deputy Chief Analysis (J22)
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As an Intelligence Professional, my focus is on providing the best intelligence support to our MFE personnel. At the pentagon I would be removed from that and focused on some sort of policy or intelligence program of record. I have no desire to become a GO so I will do my best to avoid the pentagon and focus on becoming a G2/J2.
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SFC Executive Commo Team
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I accepted a job here at the Pentagon about a year ago. It has been a pretty good experience for me. You get to see the Army in a different light!
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MSG Wade Huffman
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I was assigned to Ft. Myer, VA for four years, so I know what the DC area is like. Plenty of pros and cons to the area (traffic being the biggest con) but I defiantly would have accepted an assignment to the Pentagon if it had been offered.
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SPC Christopher Smith
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I asked if there was any possibility of getting in there before I left Korea. I'd love to get some of that action.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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I'd go in a heartbeat, though I suspect my MOS would be fairly useless there...
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Same here, Its one I would take without question
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SSG Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer
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I would not request it, but if I were to be selected for it I would be happy to serve in that capacity.
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PO1 Translator
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Currently work in DC, not a fan of traffic. I moved to the country for a reason
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Col Terry Brooks
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The Pentagon for me was one of the most challenging yet educational assignments for me -- good luck with your decision.
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SGT Platoon Sergeant
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I would love to work in such an environment.
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CSM Spp Ncoic
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In a heartbeat. I already had the opportunity to work in the nations capital and really enjoyed it and would look forward to another assignment there.
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SGT Leigh Barton
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There's no such thing as a bad assignment, only people without the perspectives necessary to make them worthwhile. Even Hell might be a cool place to serve Iced Tea.
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SPC Commo
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I think it would be fun
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1SG First Sergeant
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I'm on a restricted tour now and am looking for an assignment with a Feb-Apr 2015 report date. While my family is asking for Europe or Hawaii, they support wherever the Army sends us. Lately, I've felt like I'm ready for the challenge of working at HQDA or some other agency in the DC area. I think my skill set would be well suited for that environment.
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SSG Instructor
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Sign me up, I want the challenge and Id love to see how Big Army works
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SFC Master Driver
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I worked there for a year and I loved it. The traffic sucked, but everything else about the job was excellent. Ultimately as I get closer to the end of my career I would love to get assigned in the NCR again. There are a ton of job opportunities for Retired leaders there. If anyone has any questions about working in the NCR, feel free to contact me.
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SFC McKenzie, I've considered the location but household 6 is holding out for Europe or Hawaii. I did get her to acquiesce to having the NCR as a viable 3rd option...the way things are looking right now for OCONUS assignments, I might be calling you in the next 60 days!
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SFC Brian Mann
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DIA in DC was a great assignment. I lived in a new townhome on base I had more time to spend with my family due to making my own hours at work. Not to mention the many places you can go around the area and explore.
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MAJ Mark Murray, MBA, MA
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Spent about 5 years (2002-2007) in the DC area. No regrets and a great assignment to take the family all over the DC area. Much to see and experience. Lived in Columbia, MD and commuted to Arlington (Crystal City). I was two Metro stops away from the Pentagon. For convenience, I used the Pentagon's dental and medical facilities and my family used Fort Meade.

The hours and pace in the DC were pretty fast paced and "street smarts" was definitely a skill set required for making the Metro commute. Got more sleep and relaxation during my assignments to AFG (2006, and more recently 2011-2014).
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1SG Visual Information Operations Chief
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I've been thinking about this for a while. As a Multimedia Illustrator it would be a great opportunity to work in the Army Graphics Section in the Pentagon.
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SFC Senior Counterintelligence Sergeant
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Not sure if I could handle the traffic. But I feel that it would be a great broadening assignment. Not that I'd be offered a job in DC, I'm pretty sure they have no use for a construction equipment operator.
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