Which one is better option to PCS, Bragg, Campbell, Germany, Italy, Washington?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2020 20:44:17 -0400

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2020 8:52 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2020 20:52:45 -0400

Germany or Italy if you like to travel, want to learn a new language, or are single and want to meet women.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made May 20 at 2020 9:07 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Wed, 20 May 2020 21:07:10 -0400

If I had to do it all over, I would definitely go to ITALY!!!
Fr Bragg is HUGE!!! FAYETTEVILLE is a royal mess!
As for Germany, if you north m, it’s extremely COLD!
Nit sure about southern Germany as I never had more than 48 hours off and we weren’t ‘allowed’ to travel...
I have heard Washington State is Awesome! My friend from Ft Ben went there after AIT and 34 years later and I still haven’t heard from her :-/

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 20 at 2020 9:26 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 20 May 2020 21:26:09 -0400

Germany or Italy. Run don’t walk to get that locked it

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 20 at 2020 9:38 PM

SSG Brian G. — Wed, 20 May 2020 21:38:24 -0400

For Duty stations? Italy or Germany. For training and career advancement and schools, Bragg and Campbell. Stay away from Washington.

Response by TSgt Jack Oberholtzer made May 20 at 2020 11:13 PM

TSgt Jack Oberholtzer — Wed, 20 May 2020 23:13:35 -0400

I was stationed in Germany, Italy and Washington. I agree with the others Germany or Italy, but Italy has the beaches, tourists and much better food.

Response by CW4 Keith Dolliver made May 21 at 2020 8:08 AM

CW4 Keith Dolliver — Thu, 21 May 2020 08:08:19 -0400

Subjective question, but I would take Italy, Germany, Washington in that order. (Disclosure, from those I've only been stationed in Germany). As you get more senior overseas slots will become more limited just because there are fewer available. Take Italy or Germany when you can. Germany was nice too, but Germany has much more troops than Italy. Take Italy when you can. Bragg and Campbell are so huge they'll always be around.

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made May 21 at 2020 8:32 AM

SFC Christopher Perry — Thu, 21 May 2020 08:32:44 -0400

That question really does depend on your own personal goals. When I got to pick, it was decided by where I wanted to go. Meaning, I always picked the place overseas that sounded like fun to me. I always figured the job was the job... May as well do it someplace fun. Admittedly, this is not the best answer when one is trying to set up one’s career track (advancement wise). At least that is what I’ve heard. It always worked out well for me. They always had to send me stateside. I only picked a stateside assignment once in my career and it was the only one I would change, if given the opportunity.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2020 1:15 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2020 13:15:37 -0400

oconus imo is all ways better than conus but that my opinion.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made May 21 at 2020 2:44 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 21 May 2020 14:44:06 -0400

It really depends on why you're asking. If you are looking for career advancement, then an active or recently discharged service member should answer the question. If you're interested in stuff like travel, recreation, housing, shopping, then continue to read my answer. I don't have much experience with Ft Campbell and Ft Lewis, so I won't speculate

Ft Bragg: BIG airborne installation. Lots of different units. Good on-post shopping and recreation facilities. Housing in the nearby communities, such as Fayetteville, NC, is good.

Germany and Italy. If you want to travel throughout Europe either of these locations would be good. DoD recreational facilities in Europe are very good. Climate in Italy is milder than Germany. Italy also has many major cultural and historical locations you can visit. Germany also has historical locations of interest--many related to WWII. Both countries have cities with great shopping and entertainment locations. Of course, Germany has Oktoberfest. Between the two, I would take Italy because of the climate.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 21 at 2020 3:12 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 21 May 2020 15:12:15 -0400

Germany or Italy. OCONUS is better than CONUS any day of the week, and twice on Sunday.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 24 at 2020 4:42 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 24 May 2020 16:42:22 -0400

What is your MOS?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2020 5:33 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2020 17:33:06 -0400

I loved my time in Italy. I was infantry at the time, and if you end up in th 173rd in Italy there is a work hard play hard mentality in terms of field time and off time, however it was my favorite assignment.

However, I'd say part of it comes down to you as an individual and your interests. Some of these duty stations lends themselves to certain opportunities. Another factor is units and commands themselves, which generally changes every 3 or 4 years as command teams rotate out.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2020 8:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2020 20:00:28 -0400

You’re a 25B2, those Italy spots will be gone very soon. In fact, I think when I looked last week there were two left. Opportunity won’t knock for very long, take it while you can.

That’s assuming you’re airborne. The spots are for the 173rd in Dal Molin