What are some things you miss about not living around a military installation?

MAJ David Vermillion — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:29:03 -0400

Do you miss PX, hospital, commissary, or recreation facilities.

Response by SFC Josh Billingsley made May 24 at 2016 11:29 PM

SFC Josh Billingsley — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:29:48 -0400

I definitely miss the PX and clothing and sales but the commissary gets spanked down here by HEB

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 24 at 2016 11:46 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:46:11 -0400

"What are some things you miss about not living around a military installation?"
"Do you miss PX, hospital, commissary, or recreation facilities."
I do, Fort Hood, and I don't, nothing, not even a little.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made May 25 at 2016 12:22 AM

PO1 Brian Austin — Wed, 25 May 2016 00:22:01 -0400

To be honest nothing really. Nearest base is little over an hour away.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made May 25 at 2016 12:58 AM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Wed, 25 May 2016 00:58:34 -0400

I'm the odd ball here. I retired in January and I still live on base. At least until the house is built. Then we will move out (7 minutes away) and miss something.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 1:53 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 01:53:42 -0400

My choice of nearby Korean restaurants!

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 25 at 2016 3:36 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Wed, 25 May 2016 03:36:10 -0400

To be quite honest, the camaraderie of just being there, I do very greatly miss it.

Response by Col Rebecca Lorraine made May 25 at 2016 4:08 AM

Col Rebecca Lorraine — Wed, 25 May 2016 04:08:59 -0400

I live 30 minutes from Ft Gordon and I'm ok with avoiding the BX, commissary and hospital! Kroger, 10% military discount at Lowes or Home Depot, and stay away from docs, they are bad for your health!

Response by SGT David T. made May 25 at 2016 8:09 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 25 May 2016 08:09:40 -0400

Nothing. I live close to Redstone Arsenal and can go there anytime I want. There isn't much point since I can't use most facilities there.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 25 at 2016 8:57 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Wed, 25 May 2016 08:57:27 -0400

I personally still live near a military installation. I enjoy being around Marines. I don't think I can handle being around civilians.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 10:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 10:25:02 -0400

Oddly.....and strangely....I miss the sounds of early morning cadence calls. And I also miss the smells of diesel fumes in the air.......I blame FT Irwin for this one.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 10:48 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 10:48:45 -0400

Hi, Major Vermilion.

Retreat and Reveille.

Response by CPL Jeffrey OConnor made May 25 at 2016 11:23 AM

CPL Jeffrey OConnor — Wed, 25 May 2016 11:23:16 -0400

I miss the community respect to the flag at the end of the day.

Response by SSG Arron Daniels made May 25 at 2016 12:56 PM

SSG Arron Daniels — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:56:04 -0400

Recreation for sure and easy uniform tailoring!

Response by SPC Lyle Montgomery made Nov 24 at 2021 8:55 PM

SPC Lyle Montgomery — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:55:37 -0500

I was in the Army for 2 years, at Fort polk LA , Vietnam, and Ft hood TX but I live a few miles from Offut AFB. I always got along with the GI's and didn't have a problem living near Offut. My dad worked civil service there for his career. The life for an Airman aint exactly the same for an Army infantryman. Living near Offut is fine with me, I still live here