How is Fort Wainwright for a single soldier? What is it like for a commo guy in a field artillery unit?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:59:05 -0500

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2019 1:41 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:41:38 -0500

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Response by SPC Brent Melton made Feb 14 at 2019 2:07 PM

SPC Brent Melton — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:07:35 -0500

You'll be going to 2-8 FA which was a solid unit when I was there. Our commo guys spent a lot of time with the battery doing the same training we did. I didn't really view them any differently than any other soldier. I'd say that was likely the feeling for most of the battery as well.
The commo NCO did a lot of 'work' for the battery when he wasn't working on commo stuff and we got a enlisted man a bit later in my time there who helped out as well. When we were down range the NCO ended up running the CP and making sure our fill was good etc.

The barracks are right across from the MWR building so it should be a short walk should you want to go there. Most of the guys hung around the barracks but the bars off post were also popular for the single soldiers. Fairbanks has a lot of 'normal' stores like Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and all kinds of other stuff you'd find in any other city. Also lots of smaller shops of interest like touristy stuff and a comic shop.

Hope this help.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2019 8:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:29:00 -0500

I loved Wainwright. I want to go back. The area is great and very military friendly. Go eat at The Cookie Jar.

Response by SSG David Bean made Feb 15 at 2019 3:26 PM

SSG David Bean — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:26:48 -0500

PVT Lemoine, I was at Fort Wainwright, but a looooong time ago. However, at that time there was plenty of stuff for a single soldier to do. If you like the outdoors, you'll enjoy. I am sure that over the last 30 years, this has only improved.

As for your question about a commo guy in an FA unit, I served with the 2/82 FA out of Friedberg Germany and enjoyed it, although not as much as my time in an Infantry unit. It is what you make of it, but I am sure that you will be fine.