How is the living environment at Fort Leavenworth (not for the inmates)?

2017-02-23T11:46:17-05:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2017 11:47 AM

2017-02-23T11:47:21-05:00

Good thing you put that caveat in your question.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Feb 23 at 2017 12:10 PM

2017-02-23T12:10:33-05:00

SPC Cameron Hale - I was never stationed there, but I did add this discussion to the Fort Leavenworth group in hopes that one of the members that follows that group sees this and is able to help you out.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 23 at 2017 1:13 PM

2017-02-23T13:13:12-05:00

Great picture, looks like the stairway from my old barracks.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Feb 23 at 2017 2:39 PM

2017-02-23T14:39:46-05:00

I have no idea, but I had to respond to say Thank You for the way you phrased that question. It provided a much needed laugh to my day.

Response by SFC William H. made Feb 23 at 2017 6:49 PM

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I served there. Leavenworth is unlike other Army posts. Leavenworth is a staff officer training command. Post is geared toward support of the staff college. I loved Leavenworth. However, I lived off post. The people are great. Hope you like it too. Good luck!

Response by SSG Jim Beverly made Feb 23 at 2017 10:00 PM

2017-02-23T22:00:10-05:00

I didn't live in the Single Soldiers' Quarters when I was stationed there, but my soldiers did, and any time I inspected or visited, it was actually pretty nice. One of the nicer facilities I've seen in my career. Hard to give an accurate opinion since my exposure was only that, but it did seem pretty well off. The housing, if you have a family, is hit or miss. The newer stuff is really nice; the older stuff... not so much. The area, however, is exceptional. Leavenworth was easily the most paradoxical duty station of my career. Worst unit I ever had (MEDDAC), but the finest geographical location I've ever been stationed.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 10:11 AM

2017-02-24T10:11:46-05:00

I've been on Ft Leavenworth for 3 years.
Bottom line, you can't swing a dead LTC without hitting a Major.
Other than that, it is a college campus, very beautiful. The PX is full of higher end products catering to the officer's wives. $$$
The Class 6 prices are set on Kansas prices which are much more expensive than Missouri.
The auto craft shop will save you millions of dollars over your career.
The town of Leavenworth is a dump. Take the time and get to know Kansas City. Lots of pro sports: Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC (soccer), NASCAR...
My advice, get here, get in great shape, go to selection, get in the fight!