Posted on May 10, 2018
If you had to choose between Fort Bliss vs Fort Riley, what one would you consider and why?
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SPC (Join to see) I myself would take Fort Riley because of no offense to anyone who lives in Texas. I just don't want to live there, kind of like Georgia I didn't want to live there when I was stationed at Fort Stewart. I am a Northerner through and through. LOL Prefer to have snow in the winter time.
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SGT Dave Tracy
Having been to Ft. Benning, I'll go out on a limb here and say El Paso TX isn't like Georgia. Isn't green. Isn't humid.
But being a northerner, if you are looking for a good time at Ft. Bliss, wait for those 2, maybe 3 days where temps fall below freezing and they get a trace amount of snow! They aren't prepared for it. The locals lose their minds!!!
But being a northerner, if you are looking for a good time at Ft. Bliss, wait for those 2, maybe 3 days where temps fall below freezing and they get a trace amount of snow! They aren't prepared for it. The locals lose their minds!!!
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I am a Northerner as well! I did go with Ft. Riley. I can only imagine how people react when they’ve never seen an inch of snow lol. Thank you both for your feedback! SGT Dave Tracy
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SGT Dave Tracy
SPC (Join to see) - Now see, what you should have angled for was Schofield Barracks, HI! Aside from dodging volcanoes--or whatever they do for training--I hear that's awesome! LOL
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I guess I would hold my nose and choose Riley, but yuck.
I guess I would hold my nose and choose Riley, but yuck.
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Well unlike everyone else I would rather be at Riley. I was stationed there twice. I have been to the desert multiple times and really just don't want to be at Bliss. Although I do believe it would be a nice place. I do believe that there are many things to do at Riley just like at Bliss. But that is like asking Riley or Drum. On that one I would choose Drum. Now ain't that one hilarious.
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SGT Dave Tracy
The desert aint for everybody. I thought I was going to hate Bliss when I arrived, but loved it, El Paso, and the desert itself. Never been to Riley, but I think I'd chose that over Drum, in the end, we all have different preferences. Myself, I would have preferred Italy or Hawaii, but alas, it was never meant to be! LOL!!!
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Bliss. There is more to do and it is closer to the Mountains for hiking and skiing in the winter.
Riley is in the middle of Kansas and there is not a lot going on for things to do.
Riley is in the middle of Kansas and there is not a lot going on for things to do.
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If you are an outdoor person, I would say Fort Riley. I was as stationed there for four years and it was great.
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SGT Dave Tracy
There's plenty of outdoor activities in the areas around Ft. Bliss...except for fishing. Not a lot of THAT going on there.
"Fort Bliss: Endless beach. No water."
LOL!!!
"Fort Bliss: Endless beach. No water."
LOL!!!
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Riley, better climate and easier access to international airports/large cities.
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SGT Dave Tracy
Can't speak to the climate of Riley, so you may be right about that, but El Paso International Airport is immediately adjacent to Ft. Bliss, and El Paso has 683,000 people in it. If that aint large enough of a city for ya...
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First ex was at Bliss for AIT, we spent 2 years at Ft. Riley. I say Riley. I am not a fan of TRADOC posts is my biggest reason. As a Soldier, I don't want to have to worry about if they are IET Soldiers that I'm not supposed to be hanging out with vs cadre I can make friends with, or stressing about "setting the example for the new recruits" rather than just not being a fucktard when I go to the PX or shoppette. I also hated dealing with the little assholes (not all IET Soldiers, the individuals who are little assholes and I hate that they didn't get kicked out before making it to week 5 of basic) whether I was a Soldier or a dependent, especially as the "kinder, gentler Army" mentality hog tied leaders' ability to "set them straight." The last Soldier to mouth off at me because I was "just" a wife got his ass handed to him and I was informed that I was out of line and embarrassed my ex-husband, and the jackass was no longer an IET private, he was a damn permanent party PFC. I also vote no for any post in TX because I'm not a fan of the sand or the heat, I like my fall weather, and while I'm not a huge fan of winter, I do enjoy experiencing it for a few weeks (as long as I can hunker down on my couch with hot chocolate and a blanket!)... give me 10 months of fall, 2 of winter, spring and summer each and I'm good.
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SGT Dave Tracy
SPC (Join to see) If you're referring to ADA AIT, that's at Ft. Sill now. Bliss is FORSCOM, aint TRADOC post anymore; hasn't been for years. Bliss is home to 1st AD these days.
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I was referring to the ADA, my first husband was a 14S when we married up in AK and while we were at Ft. Riley. That's good to know.
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bliss is a LOT of sand LOL
I'm stationed at fort riley
BIG base..but not a WHOLE lot to do... Kansas city a couple hours away... same with Wichita
its really not too bad honestly
I'm stationed at fort riley
BIG base..but not a WHOLE lot to do... Kansas city a couple hours away... same with Wichita
its really not too bad honestly
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SPC John Parmenter
SPC (Join to see) - Abilene is just up the road -- had friends there when I was stationed at Ft. Riley.
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