PCSing to Ft Drum in late October. Assignment Instructions say 2nd BCT, 10th Mountain. I am a 92Y, just seeking information.

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:13:03 -0400

Just seeking general information. I am a single dad so Schools, places to stay, unit information and what's it like as a 92Y on Drum?

Response by SPC Todd Hanson made Jul 1 at 2017 5:16 PM

SPC Todd Hanson — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 17:16:32 -0400

General Brown School District is the best in my opinion. It's about 20 minute drive from drum. The cabins on drum are a good place to stay while using TLE.

Response by Frances McAllister-Gutheil made Jul 1 at 2017 5:26 PM

Frances McAllister-Gutheil — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 17:26:04 -0400

Fort Drum, as you know, is in Upstate NY. The base isn't very big, but it's close to Watertown. Be prepared for very long cold winters....due to being located at the east end of Lake Ontario and just below the St. Lawrence Seaway. I used to live in Syracuse

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2017 6:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:35:21 -0400

Do you need help with your travel plans, such as Flight, Chauffeurs, Hotel and Rental cars? If yes, I will be glad to help. Kindly visit my military group page on Facebook/groups/travelwithchristianah

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2017 1:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:58:06 -0400

By October the weather will start getting cold so I recommend to buy coats, mittens and gloves for you and the kids. There are things to do in the winter if your are an outdoor person and if you like the winter.

Response by SFC Andrew Savone made Jul 6 at 2017 8:34 AM

SFC Andrew Savone — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:34:31 -0400

I hope you like the cold. When you ask a soldier how long they have been there they will tell you how many winters

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2017 11:53 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:53:04 -0400

Hello, did you still need information? I have a good friend that is the S4 SGM, very nice and approachable. I can you his information.

Response by SFC Mike Edwards made Aug 2 at 2017 1:05 AM

SFC Mike Edwards — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:05:34 -0400

Good luck if you like two things in your military career. Cold or retirement. Drum gave you both to choose from.

Response by SGT Nicholas Williams made Sep 22 at 2017 4:04 PM

SGT Nicholas Williams — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:04:11 -0400

10th Mountain deploys, a LOT. The other posts on here are absolutely correct. It does get cold. I lived in Ogdensburg, about 45 minutes northeast, for a couple of years. My first time there was in February right after returning from Iraq. I went from Baghdad weather to 4°. There are things to do if you have a family. Sacket's Harbor has Old MacDonald's Farm, and my daughter loved it. When you get snowed in, and you will, the Chinese places in Watertown deliver.

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Sep 22 at 2017 7:32 PM

SPC Brian Mason — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:32:11 -0400

I am SO SORRY!
Do what you can to get the orders changed. Fort Drunk isn't a good place to stay even after Watertown building up some and some improvements. The closest large city to do ANYTHING remotely fun at night is around 2 HOURS AWAY. You are the last exit from Canada. Most of the year is cold to not-as-cold.

Response by SFC Randall Atchison made Dec 20 at 2017 12:20 PM

SFC Randall Atchison — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:20:03 -0500

If you are into places that really suck, then Drum is for you! I retired from there 25 years ago and I am still licking a cats a** trying to get the bad taste of Drum out of my mouth!