Posted on May 13, 2018
Should I accept a PCS to The Old Guard as a mechanic?
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I would appreciate any feedback on to the TOG ( The Old Guard ) Musuem at Fort Myer in Virginia. I'm a 91D and wonder what it's like to be a mechanic in The Old Guard? I have the option to go there it don't know if I should take it since I don't want to constantly do ceremonies.
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH)
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH)
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Just because you are assigned there, does not mean you would be working outside your MOS- ceremonial duties are restricted to folks who are invited and pass the tests. The TOG is now a deployable unit and may need a 91D for their equipment.
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SSG (Join to see)
Many people make it seem like it, that's why I came here to find out what it's like.
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Bro, I’m stationed here you would be working on busses we do the ceremonies (11bravos) you will love it here!
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PV2 (Join to see)
You would get bah or you could live on another base 20 minuets away the Bah out here is an insane amount!
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SSG (Join to see)
Overall, it sounds like a very Interesting assignment and serving the the TOG especially when coming from Fort Polk. Thank you.
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SSG Robert Perrotto
PV2 (Join to see) - though I understand your POV - there are many places worse then Polk imho - Irwin comes to mind
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As a mechanic you will pretty much do the same job you already do, I was there as an 11B for 5 and a half years and NEVER saw a mechanic do any of our ceremonies.
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SSG (Join to see)
Thank you for sharing. When I talk to people about PCSing to TOG, they be like oh you are just doing guard duties and ceremonies. So thanks for the info
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SPC (Join to see)
No problem!, if you feel the desire to do ceremonies you can always try out for the Tomb or some other special duty there at TOG.
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SSG (Join to see)
How is the base like and the surrounding area? I'v heard the traffic is crazy when you live off post.
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I'm coming down with my wife and three kids and the off post housing prices are insane compared to other duty stations.
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