As a 19K coming off the DS trail, which duty station should I choose between Fort Irwin, Fort Cavasos, and Fort Bliss? Why?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:50:34 -0500

About to come off the trail here in FT Moore.
MOS is 19k
Those of you that know you guessed it, options are
Irwin, Cavasos, Bliss

I have been to FT Hood 2014-2017.

Any insight is appreciated I am from 2 hours south of fort Irwin.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2024 5:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:53:15 -0500

Additional context, I have 30 months of KD time awaiting my OML in may/June (first look) likely to PCS as a KD complete / DS complete SSG lol.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2024 6:52 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:52:42 -0500

I've been assigned to Irwin. You'd be part of 11th ACR. It's a very predictable schedule. Base is certainly build up better than when I was there 97-00. Motor pool a lot. Between the 3, and having been to all 3, I recommend Irwin

Response by SPC James Neidig made Mar 4 at 2024 1:50 AM

SPC James Neidig — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:50:36 -0500

Pick Irwin ! A lot Of Things to Do When Off Duty Within A Few Hours Drive , LA Beaches , Amusement Parks, Deep Sea Fishing, There Is Also Good Hunting In The Mountains Of San Bernadino County .When I Was There ,On Post Housing Was Great For Married Enlisted .
I Have To Tell You The Work Tempo During Rotations Is Long Days, But You Get A lot Of Free Time When Rotations Are Over.
When I Left The Guard To Go Active Duty They Gave Me Choice Of Duty Station And I Chose Irwin.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Mar 5 at 2024 12:50 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:50:47 -0500

Go with Irwin -- exposure to current TTPs and newest equipment as orgs prep for deployment as well as networking opportunities with the personnel as they rotate through.