Posted on Mar 27, 2014
Reservists - What was your longest routine commute to drill?
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When I started in the NG, I commuted anywhere from 60 to 160 miles one way to drill. Over the last several years in the Reserves, I have been spoiled, with duty at JBLM, about 10 miles from my house.
I have identified & accepted a new position starting in June that will be a 754 mile one way trip. I'm not complaining - I sought out & lobbied for this job & am excited to be getting it. Gotta go where the opportunities are!
Just curious how it compares to other Reservist's experiences.
I am also looking for my NEXT assignment, with either the east coast or Hawaii as very realistic options. Who knows, my drill check might even cover the travel for that....
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I think that I have the all-time record. Traveling hundreds of miles to drill was common for me, but I lived seven years in Alaska and commuted 2045 miles to drill each month in Mountainview, CA. You would think that would be the record, right? Then when I was living in Hawaii, I was selected for brigade command...in Maryland! 4187 miles to drill! I finally had my civilian employer find me a job in D.C. so only had to do that for a year.
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LTC Theodore Sargent
I read this and thought.... whoever this is, I know a guy why traveled all the way from HI to MD,,,,, and realized..... Hey, I know this guy. LOL. Hope all is well Sir. Congrats on the Star!
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That star is shining bright, well deserved Sir, it was an honor to serve under your Command. Congratulations!!!!
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I fly from Delaware to Texas every month on my own dime. I'm not doing it for a specific position. It is the unit I joined when I left active duty.
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CMC Robert Young
Good on you Ma'am. I have a friend facing the same challenge on a select and direct assignment. He's flying from Charleston, SC to Boston, MA monthly. Likewise, he's footing the bill too which means his IDT pay covers his transportation.
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My longest commute to date was when I was assigned to USCENTCOM as a PSYOP Plans Officer from 2005 to 2008. I traveled from Minneapolis to Tampa. 2nd longest commute was when I was BN CDR. I traveled from Minneapolis to DC every month. Had units in New York. NEW Jersey and Virginia. Now I am traveling from Minneapolis to CA...but might be Houston defending on a new assignment.
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COL Vincent Stoneking
Wow, Sir. Those are some serious commutes! It has been a lifesaver that my BN CMD is only 15 miles from my house. I can't imagine doing that cross country. Just better organization, I guess.
That said, The LTC CMD MILPER just came out, and I did note several positions in HI, CA, and NY that I may shoot for... Glutton for punishment, I guess.
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