Which duty station should I go to next between Campbell, Riley, Hood, and Bliss?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 01:24:22 -0500

My window just opened up and it's time to pick where I want to go again, currently FT Carson not a big fan of the state nor the post. I did have the idea to submit an SFAB packet and go back to JBLM but would like to be a squad leader a little longer before I jump ship. Where do you think an 11B married with four kids should go? There's Campbell, Riley, Hood, and Bliss any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Feb 15 at 2020 1:27 AM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 01:27:46 -0500

Hood

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 2:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 02:40:41 -0500

Look into going SFAB.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 5:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:18:37 -0500

You should go to the broadening assignment you need. Whether it's Recruiter, Drill, SFAB, Instructor, or AC/RC, you need a Force Generating assignment.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 5:59 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:59:34 -0500

I’m at hood, and I’ll tell you right now if you want family time stay away from here. As an 11B our optempo has been stupid high.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 15 at 2020 7:26 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 07:26:58 -0500

Three out of four represent small town living. Fort bliss is a very large city with a small town feel, but far removed from other cities. Each has its own positives and negatives. In either one you will train and deploy. I would look for a culture that your wife and children might enjoy. Look at schools, activities they enjoy and the proximity of travel. If you have a choice let your wife make it.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Feb 15 at 2020 1:28 PM

SFC Stephen P. — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:28:09 -0500

I have met many, many soldiers who had been assigned to Hood. Only 1 enjoyed his time there.

Response by PFC Ray Aquila made Feb 15 at 2020 2:12 PM

PFC Ray Aquila — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:12:27 -0500

Bliss sounds like the best. El Paso is a nice town with a cozy family feel. Oklahoma is near for possible family ventures. Whatever is decided make it a joint decision. Be well!

Response by SGM (R) Antonio Brown made Feb 15 at 2020 2:45 PM

SGM (R) Antonio Brown — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:45:33 -0500

I recommend you and your spouse sit down and write out the things that you like to do as a family. Write down what you want from the school system and take into consideration that your spouse may want to work. Research each area to include the surrounding areas and see which checks the most boxes. The optempo at each base will go up and down because that is life in the military. Goodluck.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 3:16 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:16:06 -0500

Campbell would be a great assignment wit 101st

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Feb 15 at 2020 4:06 PM

MAJ Matthew Arnold — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:06:54 -0500

Obviously Ft. Bliss, because you'll be happy there.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 15 at 2020 4:09 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:09:56 -0500

Campbell.

Response by TSgt James Potter made Feb 15 at 2020 4:52 PM

TSgt James Potter — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:52:19 -0500

Not that my Air Force opinion means anything but I am an old Kentucky boy. I would go to Campbell. It's 90 miles home from there.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 7:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:22:00 -0500

Campbell

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 7:38 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:38:46 -0500

The base housing on Hood varies on what part of the post you're on. And I've known some guys to wait up to six months to get a house, and some get it the day they arrive. Parts of Killeen are pretty rough, some parts are very nice. As an infantryman you'll most likely go to 3CR, they deployed every other year until this year. The installation like every place is what you make of it. You have Austin, Dallis and Houston not too far away, the Gulf is about four hours away, Temple and Harker Heights are some nice places close by. Lot of fun places to go, lot of good places to eat.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 8:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:34:29 -0500

Look into the areas and see what has the best amenities for your family. Check housing, schools, recreation, child care, job market, ect. And weigh the pros and cons with your family.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Feb 15 at 2020 10:59 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 22:59:48 -0500

I grew up near Riley, have been stationed at Hood, and am currently at Bliss. Bliss has been my favorite as a father. So many oportunities for my children on post we cannot do them all. The shooting is great, camping in the mountains in NM wonderful, and the only thing I am not really doing is hunting. School system Far East sucks.

Response by A1C Riley Sanders made Feb 16 at 2020 11:27 AM

A1C Riley Sanders — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:27:43 -0500

Being married with family, your choices should center around them & especially your children, you and your wife would need to discuss choice's duty based on what would best benefit them, may require sacrifice however sounds like your service to your Country is about done, which ever, you will always be a Hero to your family.

Response by SFC James Egan made Feb 17 at 2020 12:41 AM

SFC James Egan — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:41:46 -0500

I can't believe I'm saying thia, I'd pick F t Hood. Seems like that isthe post I've to in the ststes. The arrea has changed a bunch sinceI was stationed there. Note sure about gov't quarters, but usually available off post. Facilities are great and Lake Belton is close if ya fish.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Feb 17 at 2020 10:54 AM

SSG Mark Franzen — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:54:25 -0500

You might want to go back to JBLM I was there from 1974 through 1978 and 1986 1988 and at that time it was called FT Lewis and Mcchord AFB. I was discharged in 1990 and spent 16.5 years in the Army and I truly miss it alot but now I'm working at Boeing company in Everett Washington where I worked on the 777 aircraft got hurt several times after my injuries I changed jobs and now I issue out tools to mechanic's been doing it for 4 years told time that I been with the company it will be 9 years in may. I am planning on retiring 10 November 2022.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2020 7:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:47:02 -0500

Honestly I would go with Ft. Bliss, I promise you won’t regret it. I just got my orders to ft. hood and I talked to my unit, we on rotations every 9 months.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2020 8:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:02:59 -0500

Ft Campbell is about 65/70 miles from Family friendly Nashville.

Response by Jerry Rivas made Mar 2 at 2020 6:31 AM

Jerry Rivas — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:31:22 -0500

I grew up in Junction City KS, right outside of Ft. Riley......Beautiful place.

Response by SSG Shawn Mcfadden made Apr 12 at 2020 8:14 AM

SSG Shawn Mcfadden — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:14:13 -0400

This is something you need to talk to your family about. Especially since you have kids. I will say that the school system at Fort Hood is real good, but I can't comment on the other places. This is something you have to talk to your family about.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 2:14 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2020 14:14:11 -0400

Been to Bliss and aside from the nice little px area there’s not a whole lot going on, Campbell on the other hand is great, close to Nashville close to Chattanooga and Memphis even STL is only 3 hours away and we thoroughly enjoyed it

Response by SPC Theresa Villanueva made Nov 19 at 2020 9:05 AM

SPC Theresa Villanueva — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:05:19 -0500

Oh man I hope you didn't pick Bliss

Response by SP6 Steven Wright made Aug 18 at 2021 12:15 PM

SP6 Steven Wright — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:15:44 -0400

Fort knox