What Are Your Best Military Organizations Ever Affilated With In The Military?

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:34:10 -0500

I severed over 25 years in the Army and was in some memorable Units. Here are my top 5.

1. My first and best ever Division ever assigned to was the 3rd Armored Division from 1990-1991 in Budingen West Germany/Germany. I was amongst Vietnam Soldiers and they trained me exceptional.

2. My second choice is the 8th ID in 1991. I was stationed with the 5/3 ADA in Wackenhiem, Germany. Lots of memories at Hohnsfels and Graf.

3. I was in 7th ID from 1992-1993 at Fort Ord, California. I remember going thru 7 days of standards training before going to my permanent party unit. I wore the famous Rag-Doll Kevlar Cover. Went on 25 mile forced road marches and did PT on the Monterey beaches by Stillwell Hall on post.

4. Lastly, the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. I deployed to Afghanistan with the 2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Brigade Combat Team. I retired out of the CAV and the Army.

5. I served as a Drill Sergeant :
Becoming a DRILL SERGEANT IN DECEMBER 2005 and serving at Sandhill, Fort Benning GA; with C/2-47 IN "Charlie Rock, Panther Battalion". I owe it all to my Drill Sergeants and a lot more gratitude. Thanks for training me to fight, win and survive and what the word BATTLE BUDDY MEANS. Yea, didn't know then, but boyee did they watch my 6 and cover me while I moved (the U.S. Soldier).

1ST PLT
SENIOR DRILL SERGEANT JONES
DRILL SERGEANT PULU
DRILL SERGEANT WILLIAMS

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2015 5:38 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:38:23 -0500

1st Marine Division - Finest warfighters the Marine Corps has

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2015 5:39 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:39:06 -0500

58th CEC, SPT SQDN, 11th ACR

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Nov 20 at 2015 5:56 PM

MAJ Alvin B. — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:56:09 -0500

I served 21.5 years on active duty as a soldier and as an officer(1975 - 1998). My career covered a period of great change in the Army, in that time i served with exceptional soldiers, peers and leaders.

1977 - 1978: Extension Training Development Branch, US Army Intelligence School, Fort Devens, MA. A great many Vietnam and Korean War vets. The Commander served in Merrill's Marauders in WW II.
1982: Detachment Command. 201st ASA Company. A great group of talented and motivated soldiers. A fantastic mission, and a chance to learn practical leadership.
1982 - 1985: Bn S-4 and Assistant S-3: Exceptional mission and people.
1985 - 1986: Detachment Commander. 527th MI Bn. Exceptional soldiers and a real world mission covering Luxembourg and Southwestern Germany. Operational mission.
1991: Branch Chief, CCJ2, USCENTCOM, Persian Gulf War. Great people, Operational mission.
1993 - 1994: Deputy G2, 5th Signal Command.
1995 - 1996: Battalion XO, Augusburg, Germany - Staring a new unit form scratch.
1996 - 1998: Deputy Group Commander, 93rd Air Control Group - bringing the unit to initial operational capability, writing the employment doctrine.
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1998 - 2011: As a civilian contractor supporting SOCOM and the entire SOF community.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 20 at 2015 6:49 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:49:34 -0500

In order, the Army itself. Noting can beat the mother of it all. The 911 service (with good call response times I might add). Then of course the MOS that everyone HATES the most, but few can actually do, and lastly The grandfather of ALL Army BDE's, 1st ID's DEVIL BDE. If you THINK, WISH, or TRY, maybe you can be ONE part of the BIG RED ONE. NO MISSION TO DIFFICULT, NO SACRIFICE TOO GREAT...DUTY FIRST Everything else is uncivilized.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 20 at 2015 6:49 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:49:51 -0500

160 SOAR 94-95: It was quite an eye opener for a first tour.
1-67 4th ID: I started as a Tank Platoon Leader. Biggest lesson was knowing and making fast decisions.
1-67 TSC Alabama NG: This is a very big unit and learned about NG and Title 10 funding, helped to deploy DTS, and created a DTS Smart Book.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Nov 20 at 2015 6:52 PM

PVT Robert Gresham — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:52:49 -0500

No matter where else I was, no matter what else I did, I never loved a unit like HQ 3ID in Würzburg, Germany. Whether in Garrison, or deployed, we were the Rock of the Marne !!

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Nov 20 at 2015 7:51 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:51:59 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL First I would have to say the 357th Aviation Detachment, SHAPE, Belgium 1977 - 1980, then I would say my last Brigade the 89th Sustaiment Brigade (2009 - 2012), followed by the 19th MMC out of Arden Hills, MN and than many in between!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2015 8:05 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:05:22 -0500

The Eight Reconnaissance Technical Squadron (8th RTS) Westover AFB, MA

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Nov 20 at 2015 8:23 PM

SSG Michael Hartsfield — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:23:42 -0500

'Nuff said

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Nov 20 at 2015 8:54 PM

SFC Terry Fortune — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:54:27 -0500

For me the 1st Cav Div. For BDE it would be the 130 Engr Bde.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 21 at 2015 1:32 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:32:55 -0500

The best several years of my military career were with AFSOC's 24th Special Tactics Squadron. Most awesome group of professionals I have ever had the privilege of serving with. This also afforded me many opportunities to work with the best DoD had to offer from all branches of the military, and a few others! Definitely good times!

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Nov 21 at 2015 4:09 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:09:52 -0500

My career spanned 26 years beginning in the Cold War and ending during the War on Terror and had the honor of serving in some fine units but most memorable would be the ones listed..... D/1/11th ACR in Fulda, Germany '91-'93, closest knit unit and probably best trained I was ever in; 4th Plt, A Troop, 1-4 CAV, Ft. Riley, '93-'95, first time as a Tank Commander, great cohesion as a unit; 1st Plt, A/3-69 AR and HHC/3-69 AR, PSG during OIF and S-2 NCOIC during OIF-III.

Response by SSG Larry Millsaps made Dec 6 at 2015 11:31 PM

SSG Larry Millsaps — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 23:31:41 -0500

My first and longest was with the 3AD in Kirchgons Germay 3/33 Armor 1980-1987

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2017 7:51 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:51:09 -0400

Honestly, 5/10 Tango Battery wasn't bad. But I had so much more to remember when I was with Gulf 2/12 under 5/10