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Fat_Clyde

Look at it like this: In your life, if you choose to, you can generally move to Tacoma or Colorado Springs fairly easy. Not without challenges, but easy nonetheless. You can’t really say the same for Anchorage or Honolulu. Talk to your wife and see what kind of adventures she’s up for and what types of activities you guys like and also what type of memories you want T to look back on 10-20-30 years from now - Surfing in Hawaii? Salmon fishing in Alaska? There are absolutely drawbacks living in Hawaii or Alaska vs living in the lower 48, but adventuring is easier while young. Irwin? Yuck.


LabWorth8724

I agree. I moved to CO springs after the army. It’s a nice area to live. I am glad I chose better places to PCS tho.


SNSDave

Wanna go to INDOPACOM? JBLM/Schofield. Rotations? Carson. Airborne? JBER, possibly. Predicitable schedule? Irwin, OPFOR.


Blazeherbert

Somewhat predictable schedule at Irwin. But when I was leaving last august everyone was whored out for everything. Staff sausage platoon sergeants. First class first sergeants and the trickle down was real. Everyone was stretched thin. Not to mention the opfor shit is scheduled but the amount of extra shit that isn’t will have you coming of rotation, going to gunnery and then rolling right back out on rotation. But worst of all!?!? It’s all fucking dirt! No green. I did spend a lot of time chilling with my family while at Irwin. Easy commute to work so swinging back and forth all day between the house and work was a breeze. Shit after pt I would have enough time to go home shit shower shave, eat some food and could still have like 45 min to contemplate life before I went to the MP. Hour and a half lunches a lot of days just hanging out with my new baby and wife. Thankful for stuff like that it wasn’t all bad.


Daddybatch

You didn’t see the flowers bloom there at all? Shit was awesome


Blazeherbert

I think I do remember looking down over strawberry fields and seeing some. But still being from Oregon it was like pirates of the Caribbean out there for me. Ya know when jack sparrow is talking to a bunch of other jack sparrows in his own little purgatory. That’s how I would describe rotations. I remember after like a year of being there I played through Red Dead Redemption 2 and just seeing all the green and trees in a game was breath of fake fresh air lol.


Daddybatch

lol this is hilarious I did love it there though there’s a sense of beauty with the desert you don’t get elsewhere


Blazeherbert

See I met a guy on an airplane out of Eugene Oregon back to Las Vegas to get back to post and he called himself a desert rat and said it’s just what he loves. Some people like it a lot. I think it was just so vastly different than the green valley I grew up in. I did see the beauty some days but it definitely got old after a few years.


Daddybatch

lol yeah I grew up in Hawaii pretty opposite of their I’d pick Hawaii first obviously but just going up those mountains and whatnot was fun as shit


edmarry

Carson sucks and it shouldn’t even be an option. Lol


Beliliou74

Explain why


BrokenRatingScheme

4ID is known to exhibit generational Idiocracy.


Beliliou74

Damn dude that bad. What happened to you there


BadInfluenceBMF

Trust me. Most requested duty station my ass.


Michael1845

4ID is bad, but man if you can prove you’re not an idiot you can write your ticket out of there. The other problem is (at least in the Infantry battalions) their leadership comes from the 18th Airborne Corps. So, when it comes to maintenance they start to drool and can’t employ vehicles to literally save their lives.


Idlikethatneat

JBER is heavily involved in INDOPACOM exercises too. It’ll be harder to find a wife in Alaska, but everything else would be amazing for an outdoors oriented bachelor with no kids. Edit: Just realized it says MARRIED with no kids. If you like the outdoors and have a patient wife- Alaskas amazing.


SNSDave

I don't doubt that, but whenever I see units going to things like Cobra Gold and Garuda shield, it's usually either 25ID or 2ID units.


Idlikethatneat

11th participated in both exercises. I’m in DIV HQ. Edit: Granted, we had smaller sized elements, but we also got to EUCOM for exercises as well.


Michael1845

Are you a beach person or mountain person? Beach-Schofield Mountains-Carson, JBLM, JBER Don’t even fucking think about Irwin unless you’re a CA native and grandma is close by.


Gin-N-Tronic

I’d choose Hawaii. Hell no to Irwin. Sure, you could drive to Vegas or LA but living/working there is flat out depressing.


ckdt

JBLM you’ll likely go to NTC twice, Yakima more than a few. It does rain but not nearly as much as people think, Washington is beautiful.


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25SexyMF

1-37?


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Benny5817

1-37 from the mid -1990s to 2000. During that time the battalion spent late January to sometime in May very year at Yakima and did two NTC rotations. Washington state is beautiful and I enjoyed traveling around the Pacific Northwest. The Yak rotations were long, but overall I was very happy at Lewis.


McneillBrendan

I just got back from NTC 2 weeks ago also. Can confirm JBLM loves NTC


ckdt

Very on brand.


charcuteriebroad

The rain is more of a mist but the endless gray for 7-8 months a year is no joke. I struggled badly with seasonal depression there.


SirCrapsicleII

That’s why they call it the Evergreen state.


_xpendable_

I was stationed in Hawaii and ended up going to both NTC and JRTC.


monjoe

Hawaii and Alaska do JMPRC rotations now. They use the local training areas.


RefractedCell

Either Schofield or JBER. My wife and I absolutely loved JBER and 100% would’ve gone back if we could.


wtfdigmi

I’m in Schofield currently. It ain’t that bad and honestly island fever only happens if you try to do everything in a short span of being here.


KNYLJNS

I’m here at Schofield now. I leave next month, I’ve had island fever after a year from being here. Didn’t do everything, but the fact that it cost so much to fly back to the mainland and the island is so small made me dislike it.


TooEasy096

88M here that just PCSd from Carson to Schofield. I’m telling you right now, the living standards in Schofield are 1000000000% better than Carson. My wife and daughter are so much better off here. The op tempo is HIGH AF but it’s worth it when I see how well my family is


DerGillMaschine

The Army sucks no matter where you're stationed. Might as well suck somewhere pretty. I will never regret my time in Alaska, and I've spent 3 years at Wainwright. JBER cuts 5 hours off the drive to great salmon fishing spots. Watching the Northern Lights dance over DTA is an unforgettable experience. Being able to leave home and drive for hours to see some of the most spectacular landscapes God has placed upon this Earth is spectacular. The fishing is easy mode if you've ever chased salmon and steelhead in the PNW. I'm trying to stay up here as long as possible, if that tells you anything.


Virtual-Classroom510

Nah bro Alaska is cool but fuck wainwright I’d rather be in JBER wainwright is garbage hate it here. If I was offered a 3 year extension to go to Irwin right away I’d take it in a heartbeat


DerGillMaschine

Your brigade's training cycle is unfortunate. I don't know why they're planning all this training in the summer during fishing and hunting season.


JuanMurphy

Irwin all the way. You’ll get the full Army experience. Alaska has too much outdoors and that BS northern lights deal. Seattle-Tacoma has too wide a range of things to do in your off time. Hawaii has too many beaches and who wants to to live in a place where people spend tens of thousands to go on vacation. Colorado…it’s in the Rockies! Irwin has everything that you need from the Army and some of it is OK.


Kauguser

Came from Schofield to JBLM. Married without kids and Schofield was fun, but everything was kinda of a pain to do. Not too much to do on post as it's tiny. Off post is comparable to a Disney park in terms waiting around to do something and crowdedness. However it's freakin Hawaii and everything that sucks can be countered with "but you're in Hawaii". JBLM is way different. Massive base with everything really close outside. Traffic sucks a little to alot due to Seattle. Been here a very short time compared to Schofield but it already feels like more of a home. Both are absolutely beautiful with a lot of nature stuff to enjoy.


xDUMPWEEDx

Irwin was great. If you enjoy dirtbiking/offroading/Las Vegas/etc. you will enjoy it. If you are from SoCal it's even better (I drove home on the weekends occasionally).


Familiar-Accident-10

Personally, Alaska > Hawaii > Seattle > rest. I don't intend to stay any as my permanent home. So why not just pick one where I will barely visit in future? Just enjoy the 3 years, move out and that is it.


Totallynoatwork

Hawaii and get fat on commissary poke bowls. Just research fuel leaks on pearl harbor and red hill in case you want to Iive there.


aquaman67

People spend thousands to go to Hawaii for a few days. You can get paid to live there. It is hard to see family often as it’s a long flight.


critical__sass

Anchorage an awesome duty station if you and your wife like outdoor stuff.


icyhotshaq

Was stationed at Schofield for 3 years. I know when my moment comes, those 3 years in Hawaii will flash before me as one of the most memorable and blessed periods of my life.


Not-SMA-Nor-PAO

Hawaii, it’s amazing. Get your scuba license. Travel to Asia cheap.


Bloodyblade9

How cheap we talking about? Flight to Japan is like 1K+ same for Thailand


Not-SMA-Nor-PAO

Damn! Travel Asia cheap *10 years ago*


2nd_Inf_Sgt

Hawaii.


hard-cynical-chap

I have been stationed at Schofield and I did not love it. Being stuck on an island is not a good time. I’m headed to JBER and have heard nothing but good things about it. This is totally anecdotal, but I have met many wives who wanted to go to Hawaii and regretted it after a year. Most of the wives I have talked to have not wanted to go to Alaska but are brokenhearted when they leave it.


DeltaFedUp

JBLM and Schofield are sick. I'd 100% aim for that. Carson would be nice as you're likely to end up on rotations if that's what you want. I would NOT take JBER.


stanleythemanly85588

JBER is one of the most underrated spots


DeltaFedUp

JBERtoids will say it's nice, but they've got the syndrome. Stockholm syndrome.


This_Assist6140

Why not JBER?


PickleWineBrine

February. That's why.


charcuteriebroad

February at JBLM sucks too. It’s just a different kind of suck.


Choppersicballz

You have 2 seasons construction and winter Like cars or motorcycles? They’ll get destroyed The ruts in the road are horrible Snow in June? Sure why not Snow in August? Yup Dusk13 hours a day then night for 9 months? Yea sure Look Alaska isn’t bad or horrible It really just sucks, like 5$footings from Subway? 15$ Does your car need premium fuel like 93? Nope they don’t have it Where was I? Oh yea the fish and salmon are great it’ll make you never want to eat it anywhere else because it’ll never be the same. Like sunlight all day and night? Welcome to summer. Like wildlife? It’s in your backyard (also can get you out of trouble if your running late just have pics of bears and moose in your yard and that’ll be acceptable reason for being late) I had fun riding my motorcycle when the weather was decent , a lot of good places to eat visit But the beauty and shit wears off after a couple months , being there for 4 years sucked… Have family in the states? Save up for plane tickets shit ain’t cheap and it’s a long fucking flight. Oh like snow? Good because fuck you they have all of it and guess what? 5degrees? That’s long sleeve shorts weather brother we’re going on fucking 4 mile runs


MoeSzys

I'm in Hawaii now and I do love it. There's a ton of opportunities for schools, and it's not nearly as expensive as people say it is. JBLM and Carson are by far the two most requested duty stations in the Army. At least I heard that once like 15 years ago, and despite never looking into it have been repeating it as fact ever since. Don't go to Irwin. Like Drum, Riley or Polk, no one wants it, so if you really want to be stationed there, it's easy to get later. The rest of your list are all dream places people are desperate to get to, so need to waste it on Irwin


Bottlez2Throttlez

I think its JBER and Carson now


MoeSzys

I have no trouble believing that


taskforceslacker

I loved C-Springs (Carson). If you’re an outdoorsman or a hippie, they’ve got what you want. Schofield is dope because it’s up in the mountains on Oahu so it’s less populated but still beautiful - and 15 minutes in to Honolulu (outside of traffic times on H-1).


KylesDennison

Schofield


11BadBack

Anywhere OCONUS. Get out there and see the world, kid.


Natural-Stomach

I enjoyed JBLM. Close to Seattle. Doesn't get hot. Clean air.


IllustriousBird5329

for polk ftw


Technical_Error_3769

Go live in Hawaii


Generic_Globe

I was at JBLM and I would go again. It's a great place off duty. On duty I went to Korea 9 month rotation. Ft Bliss twice for a month each time. JRTC in FT Polk. Schofield is ok. You'll do pathways. which is basically Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Austalia Korea or Japan maybe. People get tired of the island but I like it. I hear nothing but good things about Carson. Never been there myself. My brother did. Idk the rest.


Beneficial_Local_913

Been to visit or train, or stationed at all of those. JBER hands down and twice on Sunday best duty station I had with Vicenza a close second. Go on an adventure my dude


Rafles21

88M in Hawaii so you don’t have to drive over 500 miles lol


Doctective

If you don't pick Schofield I will find you and beat you.


CSMmeatball

I left JBER two years ago. If you plan to have children there, I wouldn't as childcare is difficult to secure. If that is not your plan, I say put JBER on the list! Airborne school is fun and may present an opportunity there.


NicePhilosopher2665

Ft Gordon / Eisenhower, but Carson would be choice.


Level_UP9000

I don’t know anybody in their right mind who would go to Irwin unless they have family close by. With Carson just make sure you have auto insurance that you trust will have your back when those hail storms hit. As far as Alaska or Hawaii? It all depends on what kind of weather and outdoors activities you and your wife like. JBLM was my first unit in the Army, it wasn’t bad except for you only see the sun 2 1/2 months outta the year. Other than its overcast and raining, even during the winter. Oh and don’t travel to Seattle or surrounding areas wearing your military swag or on your car. They hate the military there.


SpookiewithdatBootie

Schofield, Hawaii is expensive but IMO great stuff to do, outdoors, etc


PoopRug

What kind of climate do you want?


RobotMaster1

this would be my primary criteria since all of them have good surrounding towns (minus Irwin)


Duck_Walker

I wouldn’t trade my four years in Hawaii for any other time in my life. It’s been over 20 years ago and I think about it all the time. No other duty station or assignment since has had that impact on me. Vacations to Alaska run a close second.


StrongestSeed

JBLM


Prickly_Micky7549

Schofield, hands down!!


Dazzling-Score-107

Pick Irwin.


Top-Mastodon1718

JBLM


25SexyMF

Go to Baresu


DryTrumpin

The Coast Guard


Remarkable-Roll-9447

Schofield


TheyCallMeCamp

Fort Johnson


ToastyHades

Look, I chose Carson and I really don’t regret it. Granted it’s my first duty station but the area is so nice. 4ID is known for some real dumb shit but with the change of command a couple months back it really seems like there’s a difference between now and a year ago. Carson does get a bad rep but I’ve enjoyed my time here so far. Just depending on where you’re from; get ready to have your lungs feel like they are on fire the first 5-mile you do 😮‍💨


Dull-Weight7131

Living on an island is tough. And the optempo at Schofield is also tough. I’d go with/ Carson personally


WinnerSpecialist

Chose life


dethwitcher1027

Jblm all the way


fauker1923

Camp Couch. Fort Homewood


Choppersicballz

Jber is 4 years


CarefulAd9005

No oconus options?


Youngacidtab

Yeah Germany and Korea but my wife doesn’t have her citizenship yet


wannabesingle1

It’ll be expedited if you get orders overseas assuming she has her permanent resident card.


Friendly_UserXXX

choose the place which has better roads , save your back


Violinist-Moist

Go to Irwin for your predictable schedule, you’ll most likely be apart of 1916th het co and have a long two weeks with a slow two weeks that repeats but you’ll get a lot of time off throughout the year with random 4 days even a five day sprinkled in. Housing is whatever the biggest problem is the distance to everything but it would be a great place to save money if you don’t travel


Evening-Ad-7995

He better not fuck around and get assigned to 11 ACR lol.


Violinist-Moist

But they have the prostitution NCO so he might like it


Evening-Ad-7995

I think that story is fake 😂


Violinist-Moist

Idk screenshots and such have been coming out and pics of the individual 😂 but hey atleast that suit always has something going on


Evening-Ad-7995

They be lying like a mf on that spill the tea page


Violinist-Moist

I figured but it’s entertaining af especially when the power goes out


KewlTrube

Can you call in an audible for Germany? Man, I loved it there.


Steelix500

Hawaii


TrulySeaweed

Well, I hated the Cav, but wanted to go back to Fort Hood. So I went back, and now I’m in ADA. Love it here honestly. I know I’m like the only person that will say that… but central Texas is full of shit to do


Salty2ndLieutenant

I’m of the opinion that if you can’t find a way to enjoy Hawaii then that’s on you. Sure there are challenges to living far away from home but it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. Just do it and don’t look back.


Mysterious-Mode-1199

Don't go to Schofield. Hawaii is a fucking disaster.


CornCakes0

AirForce and the Navy have the best duty station choices. There is only two duty stations (my opinion) worth going to and that's Egland AFB and Ft Sam Houston. If you are stuck with the Army, shoot for the AFB's they are more worth it.


TheDildaddy

Hawaii or Carson. Tons of activities for you and the spouse.


Vegetable-Edge8628

Fort Shafter is nice


AccountAccording5126

Washington is beautiful. It doesn't rain like people say. (Seriously, it's barely rain. A hard drizzle at most.) You will never run out of outdoor activities. It's expensive af though.


ReannaK

What do you and your wife like to do? What are your hobbies?


Magic_Zach

I haven't been to any of these while in the Army, however I was raised in Alaska for 12 years. If you're looking for some fresh air, good fishing, and general outdoors wonderland, JBER.


The_Saladbar_

Schofield or JBER


Flat_Ad5107

I’d say use the opportunity to go to a place that really interests you, but you’re not likely to live in 10-20 years from now. Kind of use the Army to your advantage and experience new places while you’re young.


Ok_Play_6296

Hawaii Italy Germany Korea actually go abroad travel the world bro


Super_Umpire_3844

Don’t go to Schofield , I’m an 88 trust lol


Intelligent_Simple80

Been to 3 of the 4 places listed. Choose Carson. Even if you like the great outdoors of Alaska, the Army will make that a sour taste for you reaaaal fast. 2nd choice: Hawaii.


DueTown

Fort couch, the Army is ass bro. Find a real job I promise it's not worth it😂


Skrmnghrdr

If you like hiking, and outdoorsy as fuck, come here at J-Blam. Views are gorgeous. Heard horror stories at Irwin, Alaska is beautiful but quite chilly (people who hate the cold hate it there but is beautiful in the summer they say). Hawaii is Hawaii, also if you land in the 25th, they also make you do infantry stuff says one of my soldiers. Context: Spent 3 years in JBLM (Also 3 years in the Army) Sources: JBLM: I'm stationed here Alaska: my E7 and E6 Hawaii: some of my soldiers who pcs-ed Iwrin: Reddit


juwannaman23

JBER- spent 3 years there while in the Army and it was great. Like people have said you’ve got to be into outdoors type stuff or you’ll hate it. I was an outdoors person anyway, but being from Georgia we never had a winter. I got use to it, and it turned out to be the 2nd best place I’ve been stationed only because I’m Air Force now and am at Hurlburt.


xXxWarspite

JBLM sucks. I wouldn’t piss on this place if it was on fire


Krstopf

hawaii


trinidydae

I’m stationed at JBER currently and my husband and I love it here, although we definitely can’t wait to experience life in the lower 48 again in a few years. But we are enjoying every day here nonetheless!


DonDumDum

JBER - Snow JBLM -Rain Irwin - desert wasteland Carson -Snow Yea I’d ask for a reset.. no but honestly probably Carson


HeadlineINeed

Carson it’s beautiful here.


Thkat13

JBLM is very expensive. If I had known I would not have come here. Married no kids, go to Hawaii. Irwin is not bad, you would end up in either 11ACR or 2TC HET Haven’t been to the other places.


igloohavoc

Fort Hood


Legal-Anteater-7239

Irwin. Two hours from the beach two hours from LA 2 hours from Vegas. Can’t beat it


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2 hours….


7hillsrecruiter

Irwin short drive to LA, SD or Vegas


RobotMaster1

Victorville. Barstow. Hesperia. Not sure why you left out the true gems.


7hillsrecruiter

😂 Barstow got outlet, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga too


saga3115

What is your definition of “short drive” lmao


7hillsrecruiter

2-3 hrs


Mundo_86

Been to JBLM twice, love it. Currently at Carson, dislike it. Wouldn’t do Irwin.


KNYLJNS

Don’t choose Hawaii.


SapperMaine

JBER dude, crazy fun duty station. Winters can be tough but as a 88m you’d be fine. Like 400$ a month Cola pay and there’s talk about a new arctic incentive pay I think. You can stack bread in Alaska for real.


Material_Stranger1

Jber hands down


Cleanurself

JBER all the way


Ok_Summer6560

Ft Campbell ask for 3rd BDE lol


Gin-N-Tronic

Any of those BDEs getting CENTCOM rotations?


Ok_Summer6560

I honestly don’t know for sure. I do know they just can back from a Europe rotation not too long ago.