Posted on Sep 7, 2015
How far would you drive for a squared away unit?
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I drive nearly 800 miles every drill weekend round trip. Yes there are units closer to me, in the same town even. I've been in four units in my career and two of them ( including the one I deployed with) we're horrible, how far would you drive to serve in a squared away unit?
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I feel like a leader can make a difference anywhere he or she is put. You have to be a flexible leader.
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Like the motivation. But isn't that the entire check pretty much. Not being pessimistic but seems a little over board. But hooah to you for having that motivation to be in a good unit.
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I spend about 120 dollars in gas, the worst part is the drive. There is absolutely nothing in between the east side of South Dakota and the west
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Yeah Sgt. I guess it depends on a person and what that unit has to offer. But if you like the unit and are willing to drive then hooah.
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My longest drive was right at 800 miles round trip. If there is still a rank-appropriate slot for me there when I come off orders, I would go again. I MIGHT consider a longer commute for the right unit and/or location (HI, looking at you.....)
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I flew from Phoenix, AZ to Mountain View, CA for BA. That was one of the best units I've been apart of.
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Well, I drive about 890 miles round trip too! I have been in some ate up units. But you never know about the unit until you get there,unless you do some research on the unit.
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I have 3 Soldiers that drive Anywhere from 300-500 miles ONE WAY for drill. I ask them every weekend if they are happy doing that and if they are sure they don't want to transfer. I get the same answer. Nope. They like the unit and platoon they are in.
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That's my point. Ive been in units where the senior NCO's don't care about the lower enlisted and the officers were only seen during a formation. The unit I'm in now goes above and beyond to take care of their soldiers. And for that Id drive any distance
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