I'm on orders to Fort Eustis (assuming I'm going to a Signal unit). What are your opinions on the post and its units?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:36:30 -0500

Response by PFC Jason Jackson made Dec 1 at 2016 11:58 AM

PFC Jason Jackson — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:58:37 -0500

My wife is there right now in AIT. She says it's just really freakin cold right now. Other than that no complaints.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 1 at 2016 12:22 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:22:00 -0500

Went to Eustis TDY several times 2008 to 2013. Stationed at Langley in 1970s. Good facilities for Army post. Joint base with Langley AFB. Local area, Tidewater, is great for families. Lots of historical places. Good beaches. Good seafood. Military friendly. Several headquarters on post. Army Transportation Museum is interesting. Norfolk area across James River provides additional job opportunities, shopping, large airport. Recommend living on Newport News side of river due to traffic.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Dec 1 at 2016 12:27 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:27:36 -0500

I'm sure you are ready to say goodbye the The Hump! I spent some time in C/306th when they were still at Camp Colburn. Best of luck in your upcoming assignment.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 12:31 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:31:33 -0500

Do not assume you're going to a Signal unit. When I was active duty, I was with a personnel unit, then a DISCOM, then another personnel unit, then an intel unit, then another personnel unit. Only when I went reserves did I end up in one Signal unit, left that for another one, got promoted to WO1 into a Finance unit, left for a really jacked up unit that pretended to be Signal, and now I'm in an Information Operations type unit. You could go anywhere they have a slot for your MOS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 3:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:09:11 -0500

Place is horrible, corrupt and shady as the ocean is salty. E.U.S.T.I.S.= Even Uncle Sam Thinks It's Stupid!
But the area is awesome, Williamsburg, VA Beach, tons of stuff to do, enjoy!

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 9:59 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:59:24 -0500

You'll prolly get stuck in a transportation unit

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2016 6:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 06:33:57 -0500

This place isn't bad. I'm an AIT instructor here and coming up on my departure. The traffic can be bad (avoid 64), and the surrounding area isn't always the best. But you can't beat it for History, food, and a lot to do and see.