Did anyone do anything special for their re-enlistment ceremony?

2014-05-29T09:24:09-04:00

I have heard many different stories detailing re-enlistments. My first one was at my 4 year mark and I re-enlisted in Veracruz, Mexico in civilian attire. Now at my 9 year mark approaching and the upper echelon chain of command requesting my re-enlistment package I am curious about what others did for it.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2014 9:26 AM

2014-05-29T09:26:53-04:00

Granted I am an officer and do not re-enlist. I did officiate a very unique re-enlistment on the wing of a C-130 in Iraq. Very memorable.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 29 at 2014 12:22 PM

2014-05-29T12:22:26-04:00

While assigned to The Old Guard, I had the honor and privilege of reenlisting at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It will always be one of my best memories.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 2:28 PM

2014-05-31T14:28:53-04:00

I took a tour of Camden Yards (where the Orioles play ball) and reenlisted behind home plate down on the field. Followed by beer of course. Next time I'm thinking maybe aboard the USS Torsk, an afloat submarine museum.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 4:55 PM

2014-05-31T16:55:44-04:00

Every one of my re-enlistment ceremonies have been on top of a SATCOM dish of one kind or another. The first was on a 16 foot tactical dish. (made my 4 foot 3 tall commander climb up there :-) LOL). My second was on a AN/GSC 52 by the elevated equipment room and the third was on the roof of a HUB in Afghanistan. The good news is there is a SATCOM theme, the bad news is I'm indefinite and the ARMY really does own me now. LOL. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

I have watched people re-enlist under water, on top of utility poles, on a radio tower, and on the back end of a C130 in flight. (we played a joke on the commander by letting the winch out just about 3 inches to watch her scream. LOL) Possibly the best re-enlistment I ever saw. I laughed so hard I cried. :-)

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2014 6:07 AM

2014-07-23T06:07:53-04:00

I personally didn't do anything special for mine, mainly cause I haven't re-enlisted yet. But my Sgt re-enlisted while scuba diving when he was stationed in Okinawa. I also witnessed some soldiers re-enlist in the cage of a Bellator Fight.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2015 9:45 AM

2015-04-08T09:45:44-04:00

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/04/07/creston-jones-gas-chamber-reenlistment-army/25414353/

This guy certainly has to get a ribbon for re-enlisting in a unique place

What a gas: corporal re-enlists while in the chamber

Coughing and choking, with tears streaming down his face, Cpl. Creston Jones signed up in style for two more years in the Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2018 7:15 AM

2018-11-26T07:15:09-05:00

We here at 1st Battalion, Army Reserve Careers Division in New England have conducted mass reenlistments at Yankee stadium, Statue of Liberty, on black hawks, etc. You pick your favorite venue.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2018 11:11 AM

2018-11-26T11:11:13-05:00

I had one promotion ceremony on the 34ft rappel tower in Fort Campbell. I re-enlisted in the FORSCOM command waiting room recently. I re-enlisted in Afghanistan in our motor pool.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Nov 27 at 2018 11:24 AM

2018-11-27T11:24:48-05:00

I did one of mine standing on one of Saddam's jets.

Response by PO1 Don Gulizia made Nov 27 at 2018 12:41 PM

2018-11-27T12:41:10-05:00

Nothing special...but I tried to always re-enlist in civilian clothes. (For a couple of minutes, every 4-5 years, I was technically a civilian.) The only exception...when I re-enlisted in a tax-free zone while we were on cruise. (and I was in coveralls!) Good luck and thanks for standing the watch!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2018 2:00 PM

2018-11-27T14:00:30-05:00

I asked if I had to do a the horse and pony show. was told no. said great signed the paper and went on about my business.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2018 8:28 AM

2018-11-28T08:28:28-05:00

In 1997, I did it in February waist-deep in the river at Fort Campbell, with snow on the ground. The 1SG thought it was a great idea to put the CO in the river so he did his right after mine, and dragged out his oath to about 5 minutes.
In 2007, I did one in the Radwaniyah Palace because I was living and working in the building.

Response by PO2 Whitney Mulberry-Chaplin made Dec 16 at 2018 1:50 PM

2018-12-16T13:50:17-05:00

I had a real special area for my 1st re-up. The Meiji Shrine in Tokyo was a favorite spot and quite beautiful. Myself and 3 others all in our Dress Blues walked the long stone path into the Shrine. My "O" was an Ensign "Mustang" who had also been an Airframer. It was a gorgeous day. Wish I could post some pics here. Lots of local people out to visit the landmark so we made quite the show. Very formal. And most memorable.
And later my second on the Arizona Memorial. Quite the opposite of the 1st. Quiet somber and full of awe.