What is your favorite aspect of the military life? Tax free shopping at the commissary or Exchange? Military discounts everywhere you go?

SN Kevin Neff — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 05:44:45 -0400

Response by SN Kevin Neff made Aug 7 at 2016 5:47 AM

SN Kevin Neff — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 05:47:03 -0400

For me, I think it's a combination of the two I mentioned and the social life I had as well when I was in. You meet that right group of people and that'd be a wrap. I met some of my best friends in the military and shared some great memories with them.

Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Aug 7 at 2016 8:34 AM

SSG Stephan Pendarvis — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 08:34:38 -0400

I reside in San Antonio...which is labeled "Military Town USA". For the most part they love the military here in Texas. We get treated with respect and we are appreciated. There are discounts most places you go. Free park here and there. Toll roads are free. Jobs are plenty thanks to Vet preference. That is my fav aspect(s).

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Aug 7 at 2016 8:49 AM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 08:49:36 -0400

The aspect I love the most is - Being retired!!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Aug 7 at 2016 1:31 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 13:31:36 -0400

None of the above, it's the camaraderie. Just about everything else can be found in civilian life at better prices. some of my most enjoyable times were spent with my fellow shipmates. The rest is fluff.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2016 2:23 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:23:47 -0400

It's the honor to serve as others have served before me and for me. It's feeling like I have earned the rights I was born with.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Aug 7 at 2016 2:47 PM

SrA Matthew Knight — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:47:42 -0400

The rank hierarchy even though promotions need a crap ton of work to be the way they should be. Also the medical and dental. It's nice to know that if something comes up health wise I won't be looking at a multi-thousand dollar bill to have to pay off.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Aug 7 at 2016 4:17 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:17:39 -0400

1. The camaraderie.
2. Medical. Had 3 kids born in military hospitals at the total cost of $69 (the hospital meals).
3. The travel.
Never was a big commissary or exchange shopper in CONUS. Mostly did it for the convenience. Lived very close to MCRD/NTC San Diego for a few years. In Florida we had a Winn-Dixie a block from our apartment, so did most of our shopping there instead of a 30+ minute drive to the AFB.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2016 3:25 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:25:16 -0400

The Espirit de Corps hands down! There's nothing like running down Ardennes on Ft. Bragg and Battallion Ave on Ft. Hood and hearing highly motivated, highly dedicated Soldiers sounding off loud and proud on a company run! I just love it! Not to mention pass and review ceremonies, etc. My wife went to the 82nd Airborne review during All-American week during this deployment, and she absolutely loved it. Every time I see, or participate in one, I feel a sense of pride knowing that I'm standing tall, looking good, and that I oughtta be in Hollywood.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Aug 9 at 2016 3:48 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:48:57 -0400

The camaraderie is what I love the most, but in regards to perks, I'd probably say the little things that are typically put together for the families. For instance, next month the USO is bringing Sesame Street to the base and I think that's a great experience for my young daughters.