Does anyone have any advice for someone starting off as a 68E at Fort Sill?

2018-02-09T21:36:45-05:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2018 9:36 PM

2018-02-09T21:36:20-05:00

You cant go off base and "have fun"
At least while I was at Sill.
There's enough to do at the PX. Some AIT allows xbox...
I recommend this... dont worry about lifestyle at AIT... you have your whole career for that. When you get there, ask your PS if they can activate SSD1, do that course, and volunteer for airborne.

That's what I would have done if I could go back.

Response by SPC Diana D. made Feb 9 at 2018 10:15 PM

2018-02-09T22:15:27-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member When I was stationed there forever ago, I spent a lot of time on the Wichita Wildlife Refuge which is right next door to Fort Sill. Mount Scott is one of the most amazing places in Oklahoma.

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 11:21 AM

2018-02-10T11:21:57-05:00

My advise is to continue to do the right thing. Train when it’s time to train and have fun when it’s time to have fun. Just do the right thing, learn your skill, and enjoy everything Sill has to offer. It might not be as much as other posts, but if you look hard enough, you’ll find things to do. Good luck!

Response by SGT Shannon Spencer made Feb 11 at 2018 12:00 PM

2018-02-11T12:00:55-05:00

I was a 68E- I would say, learn all you can and do not be afraid to ask questions- that’s the best advice I was given

Response by MAJ Terry LaFrance made Feb 27 at 2018 2:39 AM

2018-02-27T02:39:32-05:00

It's hot af in the summer. All the cool places to hang out in OKC. Get a Pike Pass. Try the local Korean food.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2018 1:14 AM

2018-03-04T01:14:30-05:00

I can't speak to the Army aspect but I have been to Lawton while at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. Went there for Thanksgiving weekend one year. We went to the museum on Ft. Sill & drove out to Geronimo's grave. That was pretty cool. We also went to the Museum of the Plains. Our favorite part, by far, was the Wichita "Mountains." Lots of awesome wildlife & photo ops. It was pretty cool to look DOWN on the choppers.