Which state is the most supportive/patriotic?

2015-03-20T09:23:40-04:00

This discussion isn't branch specific, but depending on which branch you serve in, your responses will vary. As an Airman, I would argue that Texas is very supportive and patriotic, especially in San Antonio, The Gateway to the Air Force. My morning coffee is always enjoyable, but when I pull up to the window to pay and the cashier says the woman ahead of me took care of it and said God bless you, it warms me in a way that I can't fully describe. Where have you found is greatly supportive? Or where have you found is greatly unsupportive?

Response by CSM Michael Lynch made Mar 20 at 2015 10:11 AM

2015-03-20T10:11:17-04:00

I would say in my going across the country the most Patriotic and supportive is Texas in all aspects

Most Patriotic events are held in NASCAR Nation you won't find a more patriotic crowd.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 10:59 AM

2015-03-20T10:59:47-04:00

I would say anywhere that there is a lot of military presence is going to be more supportive, but there are always going to be those within those communities that don't like putting up with the military. I think you are going to get whitewashed support from anywhere in the South. The Fox News crowd that wants to thank you for what you are doing, but really does not want to know what you are actually doing. I am a Southerner and my wife is as well, but I would have to say the people that truly care for service members the most is those in the Plains states. Those in Kansas/Iowa/Nebraska that don't have a lot of ties to the military really show their support when some one from the service is there.

Response by SSG Leonard Johnson made Mar 20 at 2015 11:16 AM

2015-03-20T11:16:03-04:00

Well, I think it all depends on demographics of course. And you must take an account which way the state mostly votes liberal or conservative. His like I tell people if you vote liberal nowadays, I question your patriotism. I know that sounds rough, mean and everything else that's bad but it's true. In the last 7 years, we've lost 3 wars after winning them. Prior to 2008 we won OIF, OEF, and the Cold War. Somehow under this administration we decided to hand liberals communist and Nazis the victory on all 3. I think it's just the liberal feel-good mentality.
I used to say my state of Colorado was the most patriotic. But with our governor Hicken Looper, taken away our gun rights, telling businesses where they can drill and where they can't drill, supporting the communistic vision of common core and other things.
Hopefully we have an election that will rectify this problem here in the near future. Sorry my sound too harsh, still love y'all, you can down vote me all you want, I still have my beliefs. Maybe it's just me serving 23 years and watching us going from victory to defeat has kinda open my eyes a little bit.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 3:00 PM

2015-03-20T15:00:51-04:00

From my experience Alabama is very supportive. Or maybe it is just the area I am from. Because no matter where I go for military assignments there has always and I do mean always -so far- been someone from my hometown. Some examples as follows. My deployment someone I went to school with was there and he was reserve. Someone from my hometown is here at Fort Hood. I have 5 different normal routes for taking leave -9 if I wonder off some- and if I pass through Barksdale Afb a former co-worker is security forces there. Hometown associates in Fort Worth,TX , San Antonio,TX , Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg,NC and the list goes on.

Response by MAJ Monique Ruiz made Mar 21 at 2015 10:20 AM

2015-03-21T10:20:11-04:00

Yay! Go Texas! (**stood up, raised the roof, calmly sat back down**) oh sorry lol

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Mar 21 at 2015 10:34 AM

2015-03-21T10:34:08-04:00

West Virginia, "Take me home mountain roads"!!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2015 9:02 PM

2015-04-04T21:02:44-04:00

Um.... Tennessee the volunteer state. Examples: Tennessee militiamen came to defend Texans (whom they viewed as American settlers), disproportionate number of servicem members (six million citizens in the state close to 1.5 million have veteran status), and above all else it's not that Tennesseans are so supportive (which they are) it's that Tennesseans are offended by those who aren't.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Jul 11 at 2015 10:50 PM

2015-07-11T22:50:18-04:00

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member, now it appears there is evidence to support which states are the most patriotic: http://wallethub.com/edu/most-and-least-patriotic-states/13680/
Glad to see Colorado at #3!

2015’s Most and Least Patriotic States

Expressions of American pride come in many forms — some as simple as Fourth of July fireworks, others as courageous as the sacrifice made by the men and women in our armed forces. The list goes on and on, from exercising one’s right to vote to buying American-made goods (especially apple pie) to even paying taxes.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 1:54 PM

2015-07-13T13:54:47-04:00

I'd have to agree with the TX thing. I was stationed in Abilene and everytime I went out to eat while in uniform my meal was covered, not to mention they had the deepest military discounts of just about anywhere. NV isn't that bad either, but CA didn't seem to be as supportive.

Response by SFC Joseph James made Jul 16 at 2015 2:07 AM

2015-07-16T02:07:25-04:00

Tennessee has been amazing to my wife and my family. People here have adopted us as family and have even blessed us with a new home!