Military Get Togethers. Would you like one in your area?

2015-05-05T19:28:09-04:00

This is kind of a new angle on an old idea but I would like to start-up get togethers reminiscent of the old days, when we went on a tour or a TDY. It would be a kind of mobile canteen where we could hang out, grill, listen to music and maybe watch a movie. Kind of like the togetherness of the M.A.S.H, units or canteens at Rhein Mein AB. in Germany.

I am not suggesting a format and I am cognizant of local laws, though frivolous, could impede us. Maybe find some lawns darts, drink a few beers and just hang-out. I have some really cool ideas on special guests but no officers! Just kidding!

I live out in the country with about 17 acres of land so we would have a lot to do. We can also discuss how we can help our local communities and partner with law enforce enforcement and pro-bono help but the main idea is too have fun, military style.

Regardless of our political ideas you all are brothers and sisters and love you dearly because of that. Let me know what you think? I live in Greensboro, about 40 miles away from Durham and Raleigh.

Respectfully,
Larry

PO2 Ed C. PV2 Private RallyPoint Member SPC Charles Brown CPT Private RallyPoint Member LTC Stephen C. Col Private RallyPoint Member 1LT Sandy Annala SFC James Sczymanski MSgt Fred Gondzar Lt Col Fred Marheine, PMP SSG Bryan McNally SSG Leonard Johnson 1LT L S SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas SPC Private RallyPoint Member MSgt James Mullis PO3 Michael James SPC Private RallyPoint Member TSgt David Holman @SFC Mark Merino SGT Jeremiah B. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP' Calen Britten GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad SSG Justin McCoy

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 5 at 2015 7:31 PM

2015-05-05T19:31:32-04:00

Count me in SSgt Private RallyPoint Member!!!

Response by TSgt David Holman made May 5 at 2015 7:33 PM

2015-05-05T19:33:01-04:00

I would love to be there, but my schedule has been crazy lately (add to the fact that we have every possible nuclear inspection coming up). Great idea though.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 7:33 PM

2015-05-05T19:33:27-04:00

Sound like fun!

Response by SSG Leonard Johnson made May 5 at 2015 7:52 PM

2015-05-05T19:52:21-04:00

Heck yea as long as kegs of beer ;)

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 7:52 PM

2015-05-05T19:52:08-04:00

I plan to hand off this concept plus my Meteorological Consultant business to the World Racing Group out of Charlotte.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 5 at 2015 7:53 PM

2015-05-05T19:53:12-04:00

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member, I think you know that my answer is a resounding, YES!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 7:59 PM

2015-05-05T19:59:50-04:00

I remember going to Rhein Mein and staying in the old Luftwaffe Dorms. They were a pale green and I was in the basement. The picture in the avatar was my room there. Of all the places, this was the coolest. Nothing but a radio that was broadcasting in German or AFN radio, which I was on doing the weather a couple of times.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 5 at 2015 9:00 PM

2015-05-05T21:00:15-04:00

Sounds good. God and Family willing.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 9:01 PM

2015-05-05T21:01:54-04:00

I have a graduate from the University of Arkansas, a Meteorologist who can take this business at the right moment. Seizures are making it hard to talk sometimes.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made May 6 at 2015 2:28 AM

2015-05-06T02:28:08-04:00

I think it's a great idea. I'm just disappointed that R/D is like 2000 miles from here. haha

This reminds me of a major forum website that does something similar. They just announce a random party at a bar somewhere in the country and people who can go show up. Extremely informal, but successful whether it's 10 or 100.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 6 at 2015 6:09 AM

2015-05-06T06:09:54-04:00

Was Cdr of my Local VFW for a long time. Also attended the Navy League Monthly meetings. Just taking a break right now. Of course I always like swapping Sea Stories with my Fellow Veterans.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 9:32 AM

2015-05-06T09:32:01-04:00

Sounds fun, but I doubt I could attend. I work full time at a low paying job. I can't miss work, and I have no idea if I even earn vacation or sick time.

But I've always been a wolf-pack of one. I'm sure this would be great for a lot of people, and I'd definitely support such a meet-up. Keep us informed. Maybe a Facebook group or something. This thread wouldn't be good for updates.

Did you mean for this to be a regional thing? I thought there was already an annual RP conference, or something.