https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-you-were-to-retire-or-ets-from-the-service-would-you-live-in-the-area-of-the-installation-where-you-served <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would have love to have stayed either in the area of Fort Drum, NY or back home in Columbus, Georgia, my ultimate preference would be Columbus for any number of reasons. First and foremost it is my hometown, and the weather is much better than it is at Fort Drum. So lets hear it people, any comments? Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:23:49 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-you-were-to-retire-or-ets-from-the-service-would-you-live-in-the-area-of-the-installation-where-you-served <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would have love to have stayed either in the area of Fort Drum, NY or back home in Columbus, Georgia, my ultimate preference would be Columbus for any number of reasons. First and foremost it is my hometown, and the weather is much better than it is at Fort Drum. So lets hear it people, any comments? SPC Charles Brown Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:23:49 -0400 2014-03-25T16:23:49-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-you-were-to-retire-or-ets-from-the-service-would-you-live-in-the-area-of-the-installation-where-you-served?n=84862&urlhash=84862 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think the answer to this depends entirely on where I want to work after I get out.  I probably won't wind up near a military base when I retire because I will be seeking employment in corporate America.  I am still years away from that point, so obviously there is a lot left in the air.  Bottom line is I will go wherever I find a decent job and is a good place to raise a family.  It could very well be next to a military installation. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:31:13 -0400 2014-03-25T16:31:13-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-you-were-to-retire-or-ets-from-the-service-would-you-live-in-the-area-of-the-installation-where-you-served?n=84869&urlhash=84869 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I want to move back to the Philadelphia area but in reality it depends on where I can find a good job. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:42:11 -0400 2014-03-25T16:42:11-04:00 2014-03-25T16:23:49-04:00