has anyone been stationed at Fort Eustis, VA?
488435
When to AIT there had a blast. But that's probally becasue I'm from VA Beach. Nothing like going to the beach Friday night and partying till Sunday morning.
106853
Re-Commissioned: June 8, 1996\nHomeport: Little Creek, VA
774653
I'm from the Navy background or should I say I was a military brat. We stayed in San Diego, CA - Beeville, TX (stationed in Corpus Cristy) - and lastly Va Beach, VA. I LOVED VA BCH, VA - NAS Oceana myself. One of my sisters still lives there. They are one of the safest places to live. Great schools. SO much to do there and not far from Williamsburg (I love the field trips they take you to). Trust me you'll love it. My niece's husband is stationed in Norfolk, VA & so is one of my cousins. Check it out.
580220
Don't you think maybe you should let us know WHICH military installation you live on?!!!
473421
check here\n\nhttps://secure.military.com/leads/VALoan/VALoanLeadForm1.jsp?ESRC=ggl_va.kw
167807
You can try classmates.com. They have a whole section for the military. I have registered there and have found many friends that were stationed with me.
940928
my hubby was stationed there, and yes they do sound off with Rock of the Marne, I swear to you!  Are you stationed there?
802928
Here are a few links for you, including maps and photos. Good luck with your research.\n\nI am adding 2 additional links for you. The first is an e-book written by General Bernard Rogers that details the Operation including troop placements. The tough part is that it does not go as low as company level, but if you keep in mind that the Black Lions were part of the 1st Inf Div, you should get a pretty good idea of where they were. Also, A Co 1/28 has an operational veterans organization and have scheduled a reunion in St. Louis in 2007. I am linking their contact page which includes their president. I am fairly confidant that he would be more than glad to give you a first person account of A Co, 1/28 during this operation. Hope this helps.
176175
Yeah, went into basic in 1993, went to Lowry AFB, Co, for tech school, then went to Keesler AFB, Ms.  It was a blast!  Just wish I had stayed in.
771086
my uncle was one of the first - it was a challenge!  i hav heard though they they are "disbanning" the seabees though..... not sure if that's still the process but.... they were the ones that built and rebuilt -- they were/are some amazing guys.  there is a unit in san diego - my guys from here in florida went there so.....\n\nthey are a bunch of tough dudes and people i'm honoured to call friends~
841037
it seemed pretty laid back from what i saw when my husband was in, yes you will get passes ranging from on post to off post overnight..there really isnt anything on base as it is very small... but off post in hopewell or petersburg..it should be on ft lee v.a. virginia beach is down there also but they told my husband he couldnt go.. also depends when you are going too. ill be there soon too. hope it is as easy as what everyone says..
579717
Do you know the original station of the unit? Like the 82nd Airborne might be deployed to iraq or wherever, but their origin is Fort Bragg N.Carolina. If you know their origin you could try contacting the post and get in touch with their "Family Readiness Group", this group supports families back home like spouses and children. They always know where there family members are (ok, 80% of the time). You can probably run a general search like "Fort Bragg home page" and look for the post operator's phone number or the post directory.
968972
I will give you an eyewitness statement. First, I'm not from Texas (I'm a Tar Heel!!! - GO NC!!), second I'm not in the National Guard, I'm active duty. Now the account, I served with an active duty battalion that was assigned 2 National Guard companies - one was from Kansas and one was from Texas. They were truck companies, and both saw heavy action. On a side note, I found both units to be extremely professional in their duties. Neither shirked from any mission assigned to them and had an amazing "Can Do" attitude. If I had any negative comments about the Guard units I have served with - they are minor. I found they had a bit of a height/weight and PT shortcoming, but they more than made up for that with their Mission First attitude. My BC had a board in his office/tent with a collection of all the Guard patches of units we had run into over there. I don't recall a single state missing from his board - we even had a couple territory patches (Guam and PR). So whoever posted that on a Yahoo Board is simply giving into conspiracy BS and once again, as they almost always seem to be - are yapping away and have NEVER spent a day. Isn't it curious how the folks who seem to to come up with this crap have a mysterious lack of service to go along with their tripe?
517579
what unit are you n at the hump? my friend Bott is there too at 602. I used to be stationed at Stanley with him when 602 was there.
268307
I went to Ft Jackson SC in modern buildings that have males and females in attached wings but mess hall is also in another wing. To make your bed you tuck sheets in tight and have hospital corners. Physical Training is about 2 hours a day starting at 0530 then you eat for 10 minutes then you shower, shave, brush teeth, and change uniforms. Classroom training for 2 hours (you do not want to fall asleep in there just see what your DI (Drill Instructor) will make you do. Weapons training on a firing range shooting targets up to 300 yds away. Wash your clothes at night road march on base and cattle car transportation in field over 10 miles from barracks. 6 weeks of the best training in my life and I lost 10 pounds. I also run the two mile in 15.30 no fraternizing in basic training but you wait until AT (Advanced Training ) which I recommend right after BT (Basic Training) when you are still in good shape. I served for 8 years in ARNG MN/WI then got honorable discharge. Be all that you can be.
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I was stationed at Ft. Knox for Basic Training in 1975, and again for a year in 1976-77.  Ft. Knox itself is a beautiful post with a lot of modern ammenities.  \n\nOutside the main gate is the town of Radcliffe, KY, a typical GI town with one BIG exception; it's in a dry county - no alcohol!  However, Ft. Knox has one of the best NCO clubs I'd seen in the 12 years I was in the Army.\n\nDrinking aside, this is a very pretty part of Kentucky.  It's about 30 miles from Louisville, which is, of course, a major city.  To the south of Ft. Knox, about 12 miles or so is Elizabethtown, KY where you can get some of the best food from some of the best restaurants in the state.\n\nIt does get cold there; I took basic in January, and believe me, it can get cold.  But, I'm originally from the midwest - Kentucky is a lot more moderate than CLeveland, Chicago or NY winters.  \n\nAll in all, its a pretty nice, quiant southern yet cosmopolitan area.  Ireland Irmy Hospital is there, and is one of the best hospitals in the Army.  There are plenty of bowling alleys and theaters on post, so there's plenty to do.  And one of the best things to do is to go visit the Patton Museum on post.  It's really interesting.\n\nEnjoy your stay there - I wish I were going back for awhile!  The Las Vegas desert gets old at times!  Y'all have fun, ya'hear?\n\nPS: Tell your Husband for the rest of us "Thank you!"
686054
There should still be people staffing the base where his unit was stationed. Call the base and see if they can give you an APO address or if they can hook you up with the base postal facility.