Using the RallyPoint Map. Applications and ideas...

2013-12-11T19:21:29-05:00

I'm sure a few of you have gone into the RPU and used this tool. If not, pull it up, zoom in, click on a city or base, and see all the veterans in that area. I was pretty surprised to see how many veterans and SMs are in just my local area.  <div><br></div><div>I've already used this tool to network opportunities and get introductions in the California Bay Area. </div><div><br><div>How would you use this tool to better assist with your TDY, move, transition, PCS or other major career event? What can we do to make it more powerful? Interested in your thoughts. </div></div>

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 12 at 2013 12:31 PM

2013-12-12T12:31:32-05:00

Sir, I think this will an invaluable tool for many members of RP, and from what I have seen, I am going to try and utilize it myself here in a few months. Thank you for the tools and the guidance on how to get there.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 12 at 2013 12:36 PM

2013-12-12T12:36:56-05:00

I'm curious to know whether RallyPoint members would be interested in using the map to discover housing opportunities in advance of their PCS/ETS -- to include POCs that could assist with that decision process.  It could function similar to Trulia, where as you navigate deep into a specific map area, you are shown a recommended POC for a housing leasing agent, etc.  RallyPoint obviously has big plans for RPU and the map, so we're looking for ideas from all of you.  Yes, we certainly have our own ideas...but we want yours.

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 12 at 2013 2:04 PM

2013-12-12T14:04:44-05:00

I think the housing assist map would be a useful tool as well, especially since we have a few members on here that are realtors as well, they could probably help with the local markets also for impending moves of members and families.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2013 2:32 PM

2013-12-12T14:32:14-05:00

You might be able to use that to connect with veterans and sponsors. A good way to get acclimated with the area and events, schools, etc.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Dec 12 at 2013 4:03 PM

2013-12-12T16:03:41-05:00

Might be a good idea to see if you can place markers of the locations of things like local VA Medical Clinics, VA Regional Offices, Veteran Service Organizations and things like that on the map as well.  This would help service members who are transitioning out of the service to find helpful places to get information.  

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2018 5:44 AM

2018-05-06T05:44:16-04:00

how do I access the duty station maps here on RallyPoint?