Your Thoughts On Fort Campbell?

2014-11-16T22:38:46-05:00

What do military personnel think about Fort Campbell, Kentucky?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 10:40 PM

2014-11-16T22:40:14-05:00

It's a good base to start off at. It was my first duty station in 1992 with 5th SFG(A). I know it's grown quite a bit since I left but I'm sure there's still a lot of good stuff there. Nashville is only about 45 minutes away too.

Response by SPC David S. made Nov 16 at 2014 11:11 PM

2014-11-16T23:11:13-05:00

One of the best thing about FT Campbell is Nashvegas. Also being station there you might be able to go Air Assault as a fill in.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 16 at 2014 11:31 PM

2014-11-16T23:31:52-05:00

30 second DZ. Jump masters have it easier at Ft Bragg with 1 minute and 30 seconds to empty the airplane.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 6:25 AM

2014-11-17T06:25:59-05:00

I was there as a medic from early 2008 to 2011 and while the Potemkin was high and I had more than a few late nights, I really did enjoy my time there.

Any duty station will have its share of good and bad, it's up to you to make the best of it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 6:29 AM

2014-11-17T06:29:15-05:00

Currently stationed here right now. I can say the area is nice and if you enjoy hunting and fishing some goods spots around here for that.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 7:46 AM

2014-11-17T07:46:21-05:00

Love this place. Close to Nashville, Chattanooga. Great drive down to Pigeon Forge. It is a small post with a great PX and Commissary. I have been here for 14 years

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Aug 26 at 2016 3:04 AM

2016-08-26T03:04:39-04:00

Geez, nobody into Country Music anymore? If you have time take a trip to Lorretta Lynn's (Coal Miner's Daughter) ranch near Ft. Campbell, she has guitar pucking contests, singing contests, etc. Lots of country music talent within driving distance of Ft. Campbell. Johnny Cash family used to have a spread in TN, Hank Williams Jr has a spread in KY somewhere. Other country music stars.....look them up and see. A good portion have visitor centers near their homes (like Loretta Lynn).

Response by SGT Mark Friedman made Oct 27 at 2017 11:38 PM

2017-10-27T23:38:50-04:00

Great posting when I was there in the mid 80s. Clarksville TN and Hopkinsville Ky are nice cities. And Nashville is close. It not like being out in the middle of the American desert
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