Is the US Army in Korea similar to other Army units?

Something I've noticed is, no matter where you go, no matter where you're stationed, you'll always hear "this isn't the real Army". There seems to be some mythological perfect Army somewhere, but I can't tell you where it is, and everyone will claim it's elsewhere.

I hate to say it, but I think the honest answer to your question is yes, that IS how the Army is, to use your phrase, but everywhere you go will be so drastically different that you'll always find yourself asking that same question over again.

PFC Toombes,

I have been in your shoes!  I have been in units where things happened and there seemed to be no good reason behind it other than "just because" and it gets annoying.  Just remember, as a private, you don't really see everything that is going on.  Granted you are in Korea and I have never been stationed there, I cannot speak for it.  However, in my previous units things like this seemed to happen quite often.  As MSG Cunningham stated, every unit is different.  I can assure you that he is 100% correct on that.  It is really good that you have an outlet and social network like this because not only can you talk to those who have been in your situation, but you can also meet others who are in locations that may be better suited for you when your time to reenlist comes. 

Judging by your MOS, there are a host of locations and duty stations you can become assigned to.  Just reach out to your fellow servicemen and women within your MOS and inquire about possible future duty stations for you.  I did this when I was stationed in Fort Hood four years ago and on the verge of head-butting a brick wall.  Next thing, I requested my current duty station with branch and got it.  I can promise you it is not all bad everywhere.  The army is not consumed of everything bad you have experienced in your current unit.  Honestly, some units will suck and some will be a dream.  Its all in what you make of it really.