What are your thoughts on someone reaching out to their old Army buddies?

SPC Jeremy Belanger — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:28:39 -0400

I am curious what other veterans would think about an old service buddy reaching out randomly. A few of my Army buddies are not on Facebook or other social media and every once in a while I google their names. I recently found one with an email and thought about reaching out, but not sure if it would be cool. Thoughts?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2022 8:28 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:28:53 -0400

SPC Jeremy Belanger It is your decision, but what do you have to lose?

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Apr 19 at 2022 9:49 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:49:02 -0400

It depends on how close you were and why you are no longer that close.

But, generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with reaching out to an old buddy - Army or otherwise - to reconnect. That is one of the few GOOD uses of social media, IMHO.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2022 10:12 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:12:40 -0400

May as well.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Apr 20 at 2022 3:29 AM

SPC Nancy Greene — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:29:20 -0400

I think it’s okay and may actually turn out quite well SPC Jeremy Belanger.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 20 at 2022 7:51 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:51:02 -0400

There is absolutely no reason not to reach out. Go for it. You might be helping somebody by talking to them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2022 8:16 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:16:21 -0400

Absolutely reach out. I wish I could track down some guys I served with over 20 years ago, just to say hello and see how they are doing. If you reach out and they do not respond, nothing lost... if you reach out and reconnect, everything gained...

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Apr 20 at 2022 8:24 AM

Cpl Vic Burk — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:24:00 -0400

I don't see why not. It's good to rekindle an old friendship. If they don't want to connect with you they will let you know somehow. If you don't try you may regret it later. Best of luck to you!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Apr 20 at 2022 11:19 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:19:53 -0400

Risky, at my age you are likely to get bad news. Speaking from experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2022 2:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:08:21 -0400

Why not? If they answer, they do? If they don't, they don't.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 20 at 2022 7:14 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:14:55 -0400

Hell my former troops check in with me on many occassions.