I am really enjoying the RallyPoint community. Anyone else?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 04:00:42 -0500

I have to say I really enjoy being able to log on to RallyPoint daily and seeing leaders and service members from all branches have good thought out discussions about our military. Too many places online and on instillations around the world are full of service members that don't want to be in the service, hate everything about it and all the want to do is avoid work and complain. It is nice to come to a place where you can ask a serious question like why are we not correcting soldier? and then have a serious discussion. instead of some one responding with we correct soldiers too much seniors are mean to me.  It is refreshing not to have to hear and deal with all that negativity on here; but have some really positive back and forth with senior and junior leaders. Lets keep this place just like this. Avoid having all our Soldiers sign up just cause it is the thing to do. Pass this site on to Service members that want to make connections and have real

Response by LT Stephen Amiaga made Nov 5 at 2013 11:29 AM

LT Stephen Amiaga — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:29:07 -0500

I'm liking it too. I "pushed the 'I believe' button" and invited as many vets as I could fund addresses for. Highly reccomend this site.

Response by SGT Thomas Sullivan made Nov 5 at 2013 2:44 PM

SGT Thomas Sullivan — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:44:01 -0500

i love this place, it is still a little rough around the edges but is becoming quite the community, .

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2013 3:33 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:33:27 -0500

I'm also enjoying this site and like Stephen said below I have invited everyone I can think of. I don't think you should avoid inviting people to the site just because you think they will detract from the current professional environment. I think everyone from the most junior soldier to a 4-star general can benefit in some way from this site. Because this site is built around professionalism, I think those who are negative all the time will either be changed for the better because of the mentorship that this site provides or will continue to get voted down in their responses. Feel free to invite all! Everyone will benefit!

Response by CPT Laurie H. made Nov 5 at 2013 3:44 PM

CPT Laurie H. — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:44:55 -0500

I'm enjoying it too! I'll admit I'm being picky with who I invite, keeping it to those I know would appreciate the opportunity to be part of and informal but professional network. I think regardless of who joins the conversation will remain mostly positive considering it's impossible to hide exactly who you are and who you work for. It's unlikely members will use Rallypoint as an outlet to complain.

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2013 11:09 PM

MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:09:48 -0500

I am really learning to love the community and capabilities of RallyPoint. At first I approached it like LinkedIn or Facebook where I only wanted to connect with my contacts in the person. But as I learn the power of RallyPoint it is to find people in the jobs or stations that I wish to join. I look forward to RallyPoint rolling out the email with invitation option so that I can send a personal note as to why I would like to connect with a stranger. I know I have sat on some requests and denied others because I didn't know them. But now I see that this is the spirit of RallyPoint. We are meant to lean on other's knowledge and experience. As I prepare to go TDY to Germany for 6 months I am reaching out to whomever for information on what to expect. Feel free to connect with me. I'll accept.

Response by SGT Leigh Barton made Nov 5 at 2013 11:57 PM

SGT Leigh Barton — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:57:35 -0500

Thumbs up on that. There are many other fields that could use just such a forum. Trying to come up with constructive approaches should have forums on everything from Analytical Geometry to Quantum physics, however since it started around the military, let's lead the way.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Feb 20 at 2014 8:41 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:41:12 -0500

I don't have time to waste. However, I find RP an extremely useful site. Anywhere my fellow veterans are...there you'll find me.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Feb 24 at 2014 7:06 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:06:50 -0500

SSG -

This is one of the few forums I know of where honest differences of opinion are encouraged and not disrespected. I wish I had access to something like this when I was coming up through the ranks, but then we were using stone chisels, tablets and muskets back then.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2014 9:08 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:08:19 -0500

I like this site a lot. It exposes me to numerous other views and opinions that I wouldn't come into contact with in my current working environment. It also contains a wealth of knowledgeable Officers, NCO's, and veterans from which to call upon when advice is needed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2014 11:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:52:05 -0500

I really enjoy RP. The wealth of knowlege from so many experienced service members and veterans sharing facts and experience in a reletively respectful manner is a great tool to have. The insight into the minds of junior and higher ranking personnel is really interesting. Being able to read such candor in the forums has been thusfar a great experience for me. Some discussions bring forth passion and strong opinions but I have not yet witnessed outright disrespect in any replies to questions. There is a refreshing lack of tacklessness, negativity and downright falsehood that is often found in other social media. I definately wish I had access to something like this when I was a younger Soldier.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2014 11:56 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:56:06 -0500

I'll sign off on it

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jul 1 at 2014 9:39 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:39:50 -0400

Yes and it's a great community here

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 3 at 2014 2:53 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:53:38 -0400

I hate it! :-) It takes up ALL of my personal and work time!

Seriously though, hats off to team RP for this fantastic forum!!!

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jul 3 at 2014 3:13 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:13:29 -0400

I absolutely love it. I don't think I have actually logged of since joining. I always have RP open in my browser. I love the forums, they are insightful, funny, intriguing, and thought provoking. For the most part, members are very respectful across all branches and ranks.

I liken RP to family. The conversations and genuine care shown by my brothers and sisters here rival that of my relationships with my biological sisters. My daughter probably gets tired hearing me talk about it, but, what can I say.

I have almost abandoned that other site (FB). I think they are upset with me. They keep sending me emails saying its been a long time and a lot has happened. Oh well, they will get over it.

I salute the Rally Point founders and team that has made this site a place I can call home.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 4:44 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:44:51 -0400

I have to say, I love this site. I've been promoting the heck out of it too lol. I think I've gotten 23 people to join now, and have had no complaints whatsoever. I love the discussions on here as well. I will be a member for life. :D

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 10:54 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 10:54:39 -0400

I'm rather enjoying it myself and it's helped me already find colleagues within my own agency here in DC who are also veterans and currently serving. It's a small but cool world. I'm open to meeting folks from all walks of life. You never know when something may come up where meeting someone from a different walk of life may be of benefit to either you or them. It's much better than FB and more meaningful conversations without all of the spam and game crap!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 12:46 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:46:14 -0400

RP is a great place for the old dogs that just can't let go have a place to hang out. And maybe even still be of use with their experiences or maybe their silliness. Since my son on active duty has got me to get started this has been outstanding. Being able to connect with folks that understand the issues of those that have severed and are serving. I find myself on RP much more then Facebook. And its very interesting connecting with the array of different individuals from all across the country. Not just people you know like FB. The many topics that are discussed are very interesting and informative. So keep up the good work everyone! And thanks Rally Point!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 3:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:19:39 -0500

RallyPoint has been a wonderful social media outlet for me. It is a great way to connect with your fellow military members, see the different views on full-spectrum operations, and the silliness is still kind of there, but I don't find it distracting in the least.

Response by PFC Shawn West made May 7 at 2017 11:03 PM

PFC Shawn West — Sun, 07 May 2017 23:03:57 -0400

At first, I didn't give much to checking RP but over time, I began to participate more and more and now, I look forward to checking and seeing what's new. This is an excellent community.