Where can I be stationed, and where am I most likely to be stationed, as an infantryman?

2019-09-07T15:56:02-04:00

Where can I get stationed and what is likely I want to go to Virginia I have been to lewis and drum about to re up again where should I go?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2019 4:16 PM

2019-09-07T16:16:55-04:00

You can go to any major combat division. There is nothing for conventional infantry in Virginia. Fort Drum, Bragg, and Campbell are the closest. What you should do is head out to Europe. Either Germany or Airborne in Italy.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2019 4:59 PM

2019-09-07T16:59:19-04:00

To double tap off of SFC Boyd, you can get assigned anywhere there are infantry units. Off the top of my head I can think of Alaska, Hawaii, Lewis, Irwin as Opfor for NTC rotations, Bliss, Hood, Benning, Stewart, Polk, Drum, Germany, Korea, Campbell, Carson, and Italy. Depending on what schools you have and needs of the army can play a role and where you get sent. If you have a specific duty station in mind I recommend calling branch.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2019 4:59 PM

2019-09-07T16:59:30-04:00

Where ever the needs of the Army are. That’s how you should always look at it unless you have the deciding factor on your end I.e. reenlisent ensentive and such . Just make the best of it no matter where, this is coming from 10 years of being in the Infantry.

Response by 1SG Frank Boynton made Sep 7 at 2019 6:59 PM

2019-09-07T18:59:14-04:00

Well you know the Army always picked the most inhospitable nasty dirty grungy uninhabitable location to put their posts. So that’s about as good as you can expect. If you get anything better than that count yourself lucky.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Sep 7 at 2019 7:12 PM

2019-09-07T19:12:56-04:00

any where there is a opening that's where.

Response by SPC Bryan Chomas made Sep 8 at 2019 1:09 PM

2019-09-08T13:09:06-04:00

I’ve heard Carson is where it’s at! I was up drum myself with 2-22

Response by SGT Brian Daniels made Sep 8 at 2019 5:05 PM

2019-09-08T17:05:24-04:00

Anywhere the Army wants. If you’re smart volunteer for Jump school.

Response by CPL Craig Donovan made Sep 15 at 2019 7:38 AM

2019-09-15T07:38:14-04:00

Needs of the army buttt look at the biggest units
Ft lewis, ft hood, ft bragg, ft drum, ft Campbell
But at the end it the day it really depends

Response by CPL Craig Donovan made Sep 15 at 2019 7:40 AM

2019-09-15T07:40:59-04:00

I was stationed at lewis and really enjoyed it, it's not too hot not too cold and the only issue is the winter/rainy season

Response by SGT Joe Downs made Sep 15 at 2019 5:23 PM

2019-09-15T17:23:42-04:00

Virginia? Closest assignment to the State would be the Old Guard. Washington D.C. 3rd U.S. Infantry. Honor Guard, Horse & Cassion Platoon, Salute Platoon; (Artillery); however I believe you have to apply and be accepted by the Command. Given the opportunity, I'd choose the 173rd (The HERD!) and Italy. Illustrious, Historical, High Speed/Low Drag and opportunities beyond belief for a young hard charger. Then there is the 25th in Hawaii, the 2nd in Korea, the Infantry School at Benning, the 10th at Drum, the 101st at Campbell, the 82nd at Bragg (Airborne!), NTC in California, NTC East at Polk in Louisiana, the 3rd at Stewart in Georgia. You have lots of opportunities, but the needs of the Service will apply. It doesn't hurt to ask and dream, though. If you are hard set on Virginia, then Ft. Myers is as close as you can get. If you want to be a member of an "Elite" unit, then the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) will provide you with all you want and more. "forti et fideli nihil inpossibile" (To the Brave and Faithfull, Nothing is Impossible.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Sep 15 at 2019 9:11 PM

2019-09-15T21:11:50-04:00

Fort Hood. Virginia and Drum are too cold.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Sep 15 at 2019 9:12 PM

2019-09-15T21:12:55-04:00

I was stationed in Virginia. Hot in the summer cold in the winter.

Response by SPC Brian Stephens made Nov 4 at 2019 2:07 AM

2019-11-04T02:07:55-05:00

Pick Germany.

Response by SGT Brian Daniels made Jan 10 at 2020 9:08 PM

2020-01-10T21:08:55-05:00

If you like Virginia go Old Guard or if you can get it Eustis. Great place to be and spend time with the family. Only minutes away from the beach , and if you are into history everything is there.

Response by 1LT Rich Voss made Jan 18 at 2020 8:07 PM

2020-01-18T20:07:50-05:00

I loved Germany (as a Tanker). Prior to that, as an infantryman I was also at Lewis, Campbell, Knox and Dix. Visited Hood after getting out. I loved what 1SG Boynton said re: inhospitable etc. Have met guys that have been all over & to me, the theme seems to be: "pine trees (or whatever"s native), sand, and mud". At least in Europe you'll experience different (great) food, beverages, and sights. We think things are "old" here that are 200 years old, over there that's pretty new.... Lots of military history of our fighting forces there too !

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2021 5:16 PM

2021-05-07T17:16:05-04:00

Thé old guard in Virginia! Drop a packet