Have you ever been stationed in Aviano or Fort Riley?

Joshua Hockett — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:20:24 -0500

Anyone here been or currently posted at Fort Riley or Aviano AB? What comments do you have for someone looking to accept a role at both locations for a 5+ year term?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2018 11:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:50:38 -0500

I am at Fort Riley. All I can say about it is it is next to nothing, but half way to everything.

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 27 at 2018 4:04 PM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:04:12 -0500

well, Aviano has one thing going for it. it's in Italy!!!! gotta be better than Kansas any day!!! take Aviano!!!!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 27 at 2018 5:52 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:52:26 -0500

Go to Aviano without a doubt.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2018 11:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:20:44 -0500

I am at for Riley now. I like it so far and only been here 2 months

Response by CPT Tony Baucom made Nov 28 at 2018 12:11 AM

CPT Tony Baucom — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:11:32 -0500

I have been to both. For me there is no choice here. Italy has so much to offer. You can come to KS anytime.

Response by CPL Perry Trowbridge made Nov 28 at 2018 12:20 AM

CPL Perry Trowbridge — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:20:01 -0500

Fort Riley

Response by SFC Freddie Porter made Dec 1 at 2018 9:20 PM

SFC Freddie Porter — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:20:10 -0500

Aviano without a doubt. You can travel anywhere you want when you’re off duty. I went to Zurich, Paris, Rome, London and stopped in every little village I could while driving. Venice was probably one of the highlights to me and I could catch the train to get there. They just don’t run exactly on time all the time. Have fun. Don’t be a barracks rat.

Response by LTC Joseph Keary made Dec 24 at 2018 2:57 AM

LTC Joseph Keary — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:57:10 -0500

Fort Riley, depending on the organization you work for, is a great place. Kansas has everything you need, but not everything you want. For those wants, they do have Interstates and airports! Seriously, Ft Riley is a good place to be stationed. I was there for 13 years as a civilian and loved it. Consider living in Manhattan, though, since that's where the lifestyle is more active.

Response by CW2 Scott Quaife made Apr 28 at 2022 11:44 PM

CW2 Scott Quaife — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:44:19 -0400

I actually enjoyed Riley. Though I spent almost my entire time down at the airfield. It’s a very historical post (Think Custor). I didn’t live on post, lived in Manhattan. If your an outdoors person it is a great place. You have Topeka , course Manhattan and Kansas City in reach. Stay away from Junction City, friendly advice.