I’m in AIT about a month from graduation. I have orders for JBLM and I also volunteered for Airborne School. Any advice?

2020-11-28T14:52:41-05:00

Hello community. I am a specialist in AIT. About to graduate in a month. I received orders to go to Fort Lewis in Washington state. However, I also Volunteered for airborne school. I’ve heard great things about Fort Lewis and obviously call things about benefit of airborne oh down the line in your military career. I am 28 years old and I know this is a personal choice but I wanted to reach out to the community and asked some of the People who have been in this sort of dilemma As well as hear from people who may have did both in the pros and cons of each. Just on here looking for some sound advice and guidance. Thank you all

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2020 3:16 PM

2020-11-28T15:16:59-05:00

A duty station and a military school are two completely different things so I don’t see how they correlate with one another. Anyways JBLM is a great assignment with a lot to do outside of work.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2020 4:47 PM

2020-11-28T16:47:40-05:00

I am glad you decided to join the brotherhood of being an Airborne Soldier. JBLM, has several airborne units 160th SOAR, 1st SFG, 2/75th Ranger BN, and rigger. Good luck and get your legs strong and your run time down.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2020 4:57 PM

2020-11-28T16:57:53-05:00

If you go to Airborne school, your duty assignment will generally get changed. Later in your career you will be able to go to JBLM if you like.

Response by SPC Joshua Leuck made Nov 28 at 2020 8:25 PM

2020-11-28T20:25:25-05:00

I spent two years of hell at Ft Lewis. I was a combat wrench I was stuck with MP’s. Not all were rough. I don’t know what it’s like for infantry, but did me it sucked.