What is the best assignment you have ever had and why??

2014-04-20T21:03:32-04:00

Response by MSG Jose Colon made Mar 25 at 2014 5:50 PM

2014-03-25T17:50:26-04:00

Germany. I'm a history lover so I had the opportunity to travel and learn. It was a tough assignment but did enjoyed it.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 25 at 2014 5:52 PM

2014-03-25T17:52:58-04:00

I have two favorites, my most favorite was Korea and my second would have to be Fort Drum, NY. I guess you could say I am a sucker for snow and cold weather. At least I was until I got seriously ill, now I cannot seem to get warm.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 10:30 PM

2014-04-20T22:30:58-04:00

I love working in the Defense Attaché Office in the US Embassy. However, the average Soldier will never get this opportunity. So, I must go with Ft. Carson, CO. I have told my Soldiers "There are two kinds of Soldiers at Ft. Carson. Those that are there for the first time and think there is something better and those that are there for a second time and know there is nothing better." Ft. Carson IS the best assignment in the Army. Although I have heard that Ft. Lewis (JBLM) is right up there.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Apr 25 at 2014 10:06 PM

2014-04-25T22:06:19-04:00

3rd ID. The mentoring and lessons I received there has made me successful to take command of a unit here soon. I had some knowledgeable officers and NCOs who provided great leadership during my 4 yrs at Ft Stewart. I was a PL in Iraq and also did a lot of work as the AS3 too. Next,I was given the opportunity to become the HHT XO (which normally goes to the most experienced XO)as my first time being placed in the position as the XO. After a very successful stint as XO, my command trusted me to become the next S4 for 18 months and performed my duties very well. The overall experience has professionally grown me into a better officer and leader. It wasn't merely the unit by itself, but as I mentioned the officers and NCOs who worked with me during my time in the Marne Division. They helped guide me and develop me to think, react, and lead Soldiers.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 31 at 2016 2:20 AM

2016-10-31T02:20:12-04:00

Eglin AFB land test ranges - loved to see the new ordnance being developed.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Oct 31 at 2016 2:31 AM

2016-10-31T02:31:38-04:00

Ft Lewis. Loved the environment, got into long distance cycling while I was there, and there was something for everyone within a short driving distance.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 31 at 2016 3:15 AM

2016-10-31T03:15:56-04:00

That is Hard! If it weren't for NSGD Sugar Grove, WV there wouldn't be a Mrs Nagel and no Beautfiful Children and even more Gorgeous Grandchildren. 1 year on a Tropical Paradise called Diego Garcia, 2 years on a Tropical Paradise called Oahu. 3 Years in London becoming more Knowledgeable about everything, 3 years in DC Learning about Diplomacy and Politics even in the Military.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Oct 31 at 2016 4:15 AM

2016-10-31T04:15:20-04:00

The nod has to to to GITMO, before 9/11 it too was a 'tropical paradise' type place of sandy beaches, social life amongst those stationed there, and where I met my soon-to-be future 2d ex-wife. Combine being in love and dining on Longustina was enough to make a Marine want to ship over.

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Oct 31 at 2016 5:59 AM

2016-10-31T05:59:19-04:00

81 mm Mortar Platoon Sgt 95-98. Lots of field time in the dirt and deployments. Still in contact with most of the Marines from that Platoon. Several enlisted received commissions. Many got out and own their own businesses. One is an Emergency Room Doctor in Texas. Some are high School teachers, some are LEOs. All good Marines and Good men.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 31 at 2016 12:51 PM

2016-10-31T12:51:17-04:00

When the supply sergeant and I went thru the Y2K scenario , got to talk to different people in the state, at their Armories by radio.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 31 at 2016 8:09 PM

2016-10-31T20:09:48-04:00

Cco/3Bn/1SFG(A) Ft Lewis Washington
Pac Northwest was really Beautiful, Places to go, things to do... when I was at Home Station...
But we spent almost 240 days a Year deployed... from 1990 to 1996
As a Single Person that was no Problem

Response by SSG Will Phillips made Nov 1 at 2016 2:27 PM

2016-11-01T14:27:04-04:00

Well not exactly an assignment but a deployment, would be Reforger 1982. My first trip to Europe. Germany and its people were awesome.