Who misses deployments?

SSG Keven Lahde — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:48:32 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 9:51 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:51:05 -0500

I certainly miss making the DFAC personnel shake and shiver a bit when I walked in the door

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 9:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:51:27 -0500

I tried not to.....told myself I wouldn't on both deployments.....but I do

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 10:07 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:07:55 -0500

What I don't miss is the test firing of the C-RAMS and THEN they announce TEST FIRE after the test has already been completed. Scared the crap out of me one fine 0230 in the AM after coming back from the latrine.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 4 at 2015 10:29 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:29:36 -0500

SSG Keven Lahde dont miss any of them, they were all (6) life and death experience. So glad I served, more importantly surviving to enjoy the fruits of my service.

Response by TSgt David L. made Nov 4 at 2015 10:29 PM

TSgt David L. — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:29:40 -0500

I miss deployments. Something about the job I guess.

Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Nov 4 at 2015 10:32 PM

MSgt Daniel Attilio — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:32:58 -0500

Absolutely! Ready to roll if the opportunity arose. Nowadays the closest thing is seeking employment that affords a lot of travel.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 10:38 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:38:39 -0500

I've been with a nondeployable for 3 1/2 years and I have orders back to the fleet. I'm told we are deploying in August and I can't wait!

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 4 at 2015 10:57 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:57:39 -0500

The sense of purpose everyone has while deployed is what I miss.....and coming home afterwards is always great.....coming back from OIF 05-07, I asked for a Sloppy Joe sammich!

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 10:58 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:58:35 -0500

Is this a trick question?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 12:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:38:23 -0500

I do, although my life has changed, for the better, every time I read the news about the current state of affairs, I know it won't be long for another one, maybe even here, CONUS. My ability to discuss certain things with most people around me is tiresome, as most live in a unicorn filled glass castle. My personal goal if I go again, is to help someone I shoot, survive.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 5 at 2015 1:33 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:33:52 -0500

Doesn't everyone?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 1:37 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:37:53 -0500

I'll let you know what I think if they ever end.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 3:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 03:23:36 -0500

I sure miss the extra money

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Nov 5 at 2015 9:17 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:17:30 -0500

Now that the Army Reserve isn't tying me down stateside -- when can I ship?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:23 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:23:47 -0500

Every single day. Never felt more alive and made a contribution every day. Hard to replicate outside of combat.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:51 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:51:28 -0500

I just got back from my last deployment this past April - I already miss being deployed and conducting ops. It's a bit disheartening to know I probably won't deploy again until at least 2017.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Nov 5 at 2015 11:44 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:44:52 -0500

Only had one Life and death deployment. the other three, I don't miss the active duty bullshit, but I do miss the the rest of the Deployment!

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Nov 5 at 2015 2:03 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:03:31 -0500

Hated them at the time but I agree with CSM Michael J. Uhlig, that sense of purpose is irreplaceable. But I'll forever be grateful for now being able to walk to my shower without putting my hair in a stupid bun lol.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 4:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:09:47 -0500

i do, nothing better than getting attacked at 0 dark 30 due to incoming lol

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Nov 7 at 2015 12:45 AM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:45:34 -0500

Someone once told me Deployments are like Ex's, while you are there it is confusing, and you find yourself laughing, crying, happy, and depressed. You can't wait to leave, but then when you are gone for a while, you wonder what it would be like to go back one more time.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2015 11:31 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:31:18 -0500

I have been trying to deploy for years! If you have a 352P that is trying to dodge a trip overseas, anywhere, then sub them out with me! ;)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2015 11:18 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:18:29 -0500

some have good reasons to miss deployments but most don't and I will leave it at that.