Your Thoughts On Fort Campbell?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:38:46 -0500

What do military personnel think about Fort Campbell, Kentucky?

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:40:14 -0500

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

SPC David S. — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:11:13 -0500

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

CSM Charles Hayden — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:31:52 -0500

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

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 06:25:59 -0500

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

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 06:29:15 -0500

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:46:21 -0500

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

SPC Erich Guenther — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 03:04:39 -0400

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

SGT Mark Friedman — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 23:38:50 -0400

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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