Opinions of Fort Greely, Alaska?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 May 2016 19:38:12 -0400

Has anyone ever served at Fort Greely? There are openings there for full time Military Police with the National Guard and I might apply. What are your opinions of Fort Greely? Is the pay worth being out in the middle of nowhere? What's the leadership and camaraderie like?

Response by SSgt Rilene Ann made May 1 at 2016 7:44 PM

SSgt Rilene Ann — Sun, 01 May 2016 19:44:07 -0400

good luck. food expensivebut able to hunt and fish.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 1 at 2016 8:05 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sun, 01 May 2016 20:05:13 -0400

If you like the outdoors consider it paradise. I've been there only for Military Mountaineering course but quickly realized how active fishers and hunters would be!

Response by 1SG David Niles made May 1 at 2016 8:07 PM

1SG David Niles — Sun, 01 May 2016 20:07:57 -0400

Loved it I was traffic and fish and game best assignment I ever had

Response by COL Jon Thompson made May 1 at 2016 8:23 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Sun, 01 May 2016 20:23:14 -0400

I was stationed there 93-96. There have been a lot of changes since then. But if you enjoy the outdoors, it is a great place for hunting and fishing, mountaineering, etc. In the winter it will be extremely cold and around late December-early January, you don't get much sunlight. It is the opposite in summer though. The nearest McDonalds was 80 miles away so it is remote. Hope this helps.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2016 2:26 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 May 2016 14:26:25 -0400

I'm stationed here now. I'm PCSing out this summer and am not ready to leave yet. I am active and not Guard, but from what I've seen in my about three years here I'd switch if I could. If you like outdoor activities (summer and winter) then you'll love it here. If you prefer large cities and shopping malls, you'll hate it. It's 100 miles one way to WalMart. Seems terrible but it's actually quite nice. Everyone here knows everyone and it has a great small town feel. I'd stay forever if the Army allowed it. This is the first place where I loved my job AND the family loves living here! If you have more questions let me know and/or I can get you in contact with some of the Guard people.