Is RP helpful in filling your military void?

SGT Craig Northacker — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:14:49 -0400

I am finding a sense of community by being involved with RP that otherwise I am estranged from, especially as a veteran. Anyone else?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 11:53 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 23:53:48 -0400

Yes. I would say it gives us the ability to interact with those like us. I am in the National Guard and am not able to interact with other service members often. This is a chance for me to speak with and discuss issues with my peers and comrades. I greatly enjoy the experience here and only hope to improve it with my posts.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made May 26 at 2014 1:34 AM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Mon, 26 May 2014 01:34:22 -0400

I totally agree with you SGT Northacker. Since discovering RP i now feel a part of a community. RP offers something for us vets that we didn't have much of in the eighties, and that is the sense of community with those outside the branch of service that we served. Being a Marine, I had friends in the Navy, but did not have the sense of community with other branches.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 2:01 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 02:01:49 -0400

Ever since I separated from Active Duty earlier this year and transferred to the reserves there has been an empty hole in my life that the military once filled. I do get my Marine Corps fix a weekend a month but in between those drills, I come here to stay engaged.

Response by SFC Richard Williamson made Mar 16 at 2020 9:31 AM

SFC Richard Williamson — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:31:52 -0400

When I retired from the Army 27 years ago, I didn't think that I wanted to be around veterans any longer, until I moved from California to Montana. In this tiny town of about 1000 people, almost half of the people my age and older, are veterans. Now, 11 years later, I've learned about Rally Point, and have enjoyed and embraced the fellowship and comradery. I've found a place where I can safely land when and if I fall. Thank you, Col Burroughs and everyone else I've connected with here at Rally Point.