How has RallyPoint helped you?

SPC Nate Lamphier — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:30:00 -0400

I'm relatively new to Rally Point but I was just curious to hear of stories how Rally Point has helped you in your professional/personal advancement. Whether that was in building connections as you grow in your Military career or if Rally Point opened new doors for you through a civilian career.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 7:08 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:08:43 -0400

RallyPoint has helped me, SPC Nate Lamphier, by allowing me to re-connect with the military in an online forum. Heck, I still work for the Army as a civilian, so you wouldn't think that I would need a site like this, but I very much enjoy interacting, reading, learning, and contributing. I guess things are a little less inhibited online, and people are more willing to open up. Plus, I'm a civilian now, a retiree, so I'm not really "in the mix" when it comes to military things at the unit where I work.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Mar 21 at 2015 12:08 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 12:08:11 -0400

SPC Nate Lamphier, RallyPoint has grown a ton since I joined. I have been fortunate to re-connect with friends that I have not talked to in years, connected with new folks both in and out of the Service who have helped me develop both professionally and personally, but most of all, it has provided me with new POCs to assist other Service-members. If there is a question, issue, or need that I cannot address with confidence, I know that I have met someone on this site who can and I can reach out to find the answer. That is probably the most important thing. Individually we do not know everything, but collectively, we know a lot more.

Response by SSG Ricardo Marcial made Aug 31 at 2015 1:47 PM

SSG Ricardo Marcial — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:47:04 -0400

I have been conducting some research here to find RP members from IL. there were 2 reasons why I wanted to look at this. First to see where the concentration of members were from. Second to see just how many were looking for employment. i was really shocked at the numbers I came across. That is my main reason as a military recruiter that I am posting every job fair, career fair whatever the feel good name is for these events are to get the word out. It my purpose now to help any and every veteran I can. I may not be a decision maker that can place a veteran, but i will help any way I can. Good luck to all, share your experiences, network. It may be that one connection that gets you hired.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 31 at 2015 7:53 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:53:16 -0400

RP is a journey, not a destination for me.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 9:28 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:28:13 -0400

It brought some of the military back into my life.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2015 6:38 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:38:18 -0400

Personally, I like being able to ask questions and get real answers. I asked questions about the Army and AirForce for years but never got any real answers. Here I learned what I was wondering.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 27 at 2015 9:43 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:43:24 -0400

Here is my cerebral answer. I use RP like a constant in a sea of variables, a waypoint for my emotions. It helps me moderate how I feel sometimes.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Oct 27 at 2015 11:07 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:07:33 -0400

A great reference to see what many of the RP members are saying about their success story.

What's your RallyPoint "success story?" | RallyPoint

So, how has RallyPoint helped you find your next military assignment or helped to transition to the civilian community? How has it helped to answer a critical career-related question or helped to provide valuable insight into your career?  Also, has it helped you to make any valuable contacts--or helped reintroduce you to former coworkers or supervisors--that have proved to be influential, helpful,...

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Oct 28 at 2015 1:49 AM

CMSgt James Nolan — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 01:49:33 -0400

Where else can a Reserve Marine Sgt, Active Duty Army Capt., Retired Navy SCPO, Air National Guard TSgt and CG Active Duty Ens (as examples) have a conversation about contemporary topics? And get feedback from a Retired AF Lt Col, while getting comments from an Active CSM?
RP Is a most interesting place.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Oct 28 at 2015 2:46 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 02:46:36 -0400

RallyPoint helped me to reconnect with the military and veteran community ... it filled a void in my life.

Response by SGT James Hammons made Jun 20 at 2016 9:21 AM

SGT James Hammons — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:21:15 -0400

Helps keep me in touch and helps connect military members with veterans.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2017 1:23 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:23:26 -0500

Before RallyPoint, I was lost in the world of social media, with no idea what a thumb could do or what an Influence Point was or what it was worth.

And now I proudly work to collect and horde all the influence points!

And I now know if a 2nd Lieutenant should salute a 1st Lieutenant.