How is Wheeler AAF in Hawaii?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:18:17 -0500

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2016 12:22 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:22:39 -0500

As far as working on wheeler I do not know. Both Schofield and wheeler are excellent posts to be at you will be in the middle of the island between north shore and Honolulu. Enjoy it!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2016 12:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:26:19 -0500

Lived on wheeler. Any type of a aviation unit (if that's where you're going to) is gonna be awesome man only major complaints is only two ways in and out of that side of post so expect possible traffic with getting on and off post

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Feb 10 at 2016 12:31 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:31:41 -0500

There's no such thing as a "bad" place in Hawaii! :-)

Response by SPC James Dollins made Feb 10 at 2016 12:41 PM

SPC James Dollins — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:41:11 -0500

I haven't been, BUT... Wouldn't mind one bit!!

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 10 at 2016 12:54 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:54:12 -0500

I used to drive across Wheeler AAF all the time, since it is across the street from Schofield Barracks. Wheeler is really solid, plus you're in Hawaii and a short 10 min drive from the beautiful north shore, as well as a 20 min drive from Honolulu/Waikiki (in no traffic). Wheeler isn't the most up to date post facilities wise, but there are so many upsides to being there.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 10 at 2016 2:52 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:52:47 -0500

Wheeler is right next to Schofield which has very nice amenities -- PX, Commissary, leisure stuff, etc. So you would just use those. I would go to Wheeler in a heartbeat if I was you.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 10 at 2016 3:29 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:29:21 -0500

Better than Iraq or Afghanistan lol

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2016 5:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:15:45 -0500

who cares its HAWAII !! ( lol i live in cold ass IOWA)

Response by SPC Ronald Golson made Feb 11 at 2016 1:45 AM

SPC Ronald Golson — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 01:45:51 -0500

I was stationed at Schofield, (across the street from WAAF) it's a gorgeous base. Housing is really nice as well. Can't speak for the barracks as I was married at the time so I lived in on-base housing. You've got a LOT of free things to do while being stationed there, all within about 30 minutes drive time.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2016 11:37 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:37:12 -0500

Wheeler was great while I was their...Mostly housing and aviation units...plus the stables way down back.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2016 4:04 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:04:00 -0500

Wheeler is the cake. Hawai'i is the ICING!!!

Response by SMSgt Todd Grebel made Feb 12 at 2016 10:34 AM

SMSgt Todd Grebel — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:34:09 -0500

I was there from 2005-2009. Newer housing was being put in on both the Wheeler and Schofield sides. North shore is not to far away and traffic isn't bad. Most of the facilities are on the Schofield side. There is a gym and small shoppette though. Wahiawa is a typical town you find close to posts, but does have some good places to eat. There is good hiking close by - just watch out for pigs and don't get lost. Driving down to Waikiki on a Friday or Saturday night will take about 45-60 min. depending on the traffic (and there's always traffic). Overall good place, but just like any place, you have to get off post.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2016 11:23 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 11:23:02 -0500

I have been here 2 weeks and it so far is not that bad I mean it is Hawaii

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Feb 13 at 2016 9:57 PM

SPC Christopher Perrien — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:57:04 -0500

It is Hawaii, and you are there on the cheap. But like all duty stations wheather or not it is heaven or hell , depends on the unit you are in and your immediate commanders. A few assholes can ruin even a good station. I'd take my chances and do Hawaii, if I had the chance.

Response by SMSgt Timothy Cathers made Feb 9 at 2017 4:43 PM

SMSgt Timothy Cathers — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:43:37 -0500

Awesome! I lived in Hawaii for 16 years and was stationed at Wheeler for 2 of those years. You will really enjoy it. Small base next to the larger Schofield Barracks. Home of the 25 ID.