Do you miss going to other countries like you did while you were in the military?

SSG Leo Bell — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:10:24 -0400

Do you think you would of visited other countries if you wouldn't of joined the military?

I know for me growing up I didn't think about going to other countries. I didn't think that I would learn to speak Germany or Spanish. Going to Germany was a great experience, I've met many great people and seen very nice countries.

I visited Greece during a live fire exercise that we had. It was three day of work but five days of fun in the sun and on the beaches.

Egypt was nice, as a kid I just thought it was a desert. I didn't know what the people were like until I got to meet a few very nice ones. It's a nice country to visit.

Turkey wasn't all that bad a place to visit either, the people were different then the ones I got to know in Germany.

Puerto Rico was a very nice country to visit I learned to speak Spanish quickly and learned the culture. It's dangerous there but beautiful.

My favorite place I was stationed and live for awhile over all was Alaska though hands down.

I don't think I would of ever traveled to any of the places if not for the Army and I'm very greatful for all the places I've been the people I've met and the different food I've learn to get accustomed to. Some of the food I would prefer over American food. No disrespect for our food here in the US.

What is everyone thoughts on this and places you've been?

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Oct 16 at 2015 6:20 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:20:17 -0400

Not at all. I have seen 30 different countries and with all that there are thousands of things to see right here in the USA. I'll probably never leave here again..........

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 7:14 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:14:29 -0400

I totally loved West Germany (at the time) and visiting Paris, London and Brussels. Also went to USAFE football games. Ramstein dominated while I was there!!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 9:31 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:31:50 -0400

I was fortunate to have visited a handful of other countries before joining the military. Had I not been able to do that, the thought of traveling the world would have been even more exciting as someone looking to enter military service.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 17 at 2015 6:38 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:38:30 -0400

I am tired of going to the ME.

Response by SFC William “Derrell” Chandler made Oct 17 at 2015 6:52 PM

SFC William “Derrell” Chandler — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:52:19 -0400

YES,VERY MUCH.I WAS ONLY 17 YEARS OLD WHEN TO GERMANY.BUT I GOT TO SEE JAPAN,ALASKA,HAWAII,AND VIETNAM. I REALLY LIKE ALASKA I SAW IN IN WINTER AND SPRING.I ALSO TRAVEL TO OAKLAND,AND SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 17 at 2015 7:47 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:47:32 -0400

Yes, I miss the government sponsored vacations.

Response by SSgt Dale W. made Oct 18 at 2015 4:44 PM

SSgt Dale W. — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:44:13 -0400

Without a doubt, I miss the travel, but not the schedule. Thanks mostly to duty at Andrews, I have been fortunate to visit at least 128 different countries. Yes, I miss my government paid, mostly first class vacations.