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In July I'll be headed to the 210 BSB in Fort Drum. I was just wondering if anyone had some guidance, wisdom, tips or tricks (other than the fact that it's REALLY cold, I get that a lot =o) ).<div><br></div><div>Thanks in advance.</div>
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So I stumbled upon your thread while looking for information about Drum. I know its pretty old but how are you liking it? I'll be there in June with the wife and 2 kids (18 & 16). Any advice?
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SFC Michael Hasbun
Despite all the complaints, I actually really like it here. If you’re single with no car, I can see how it would suck. But if you have a car, there’s TONS to do around here.
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I loved Fort Drum, it does get cold there but it manageable once you get use to it. It is a great duty station to be at as a light fighter
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Get used to snow. They have lake effect snow there which has numerous advantages if you are an outdoor enthusiast.
One great thing is that you have easy access to the finger lakes, Albany, the Mohawk Valley and, if you are adventurous, you can drive east into New Hampshire and Vermont to view the fall foliage.
Take SR 7 east out of Albany to Bennington Vermont. You will pass through old towns that look like they have not changed for a century. You will swear you have found Sleepy Hollow and will expect Ichbod Crane to go riding buy.
I also enjoyed Irondequoit, NY on the shores of Lake Ontario.
There are tons of things to see and do. But then, I am an old fart and enjoy history and scenery and stuff.
Try his as an experiment: Whenever you visit a restaurant order a Sweet Tea (or grits). It is worth it to see the expression on their faces.
One great thing is that you have easy access to the finger lakes, Albany, the Mohawk Valley and, if you are adventurous, you can drive east into New Hampshire and Vermont to view the fall foliage.
Take SR 7 east out of Albany to Bennington Vermont. You will pass through old towns that look like they have not changed for a century. You will swear you have found Sleepy Hollow and will expect Ichbod Crane to go riding buy.
I also enjoyed Irondequoit, NY on the shores of Lake Ontario.
There are tons of things to see and do. But then, I am an old fart and enjoy history and scenery and stuff.
Try his as an experiment: Whenever you visit a restaurant order a Sweet Tea (or grits). It is worth it to see the expression on their faces.
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My best piece of advice for Drum: try to get a house on post! The waiting list is usally pretty long, because housing in Watertown and surrounding locales is atrocious. The best housing off-post is in Carthage, and that is not a drive you want to make every morning...especially in the winter!<div><br></div><div>The units are great at Drum, but for my money, the area sucked. I loved going to work though, and that's the only unit I've been in where I can truly say every day I loved it.</div>
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SFC Michael Hasbun
I'm on the wating list already... I made sure I jumped on that STAT. Everything I've heard about the surrounding communities is that they would be a great filming location for the Walking Dead series...
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