Posted on Jun 24, 2015
What's the best place for veterans to live - 2015?
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According to Military Times, these are the top 4 places for veterans to live. What say you, RallyPoint veterans?
http://bestforvets.militarytimes.com/best-places/2015/june/large/
http://bestforvets.militarytimes.com/best-places/2015/june/large/
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LTC Jason Strickland I'm sorry but I don't believe that San Diego, CA should be in the top (4) unless you are a General or Admiral! I'm a Colonel and I have a great paying civilian job, but I'm leaving in poverty. The cost of housing is ridiculous! I apologize in advance if I 've offended any of my San Diego, CA brothers and sisters, but its just too expensive. Beautiful city and beautiful coastline, but over the top expensive! Colorado Springs is my actual pick. I have a home that I lease in Castle Rock, CO. Great motorcycle (Harley) location for veterans and there are several bases to doing your shopping at within decent driving range.
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SSG Joseph Leckie
Its really great to see the different places in our great country to live as a veteran, but to me anyone of these places would be outstanding. The only problem I can see is in the veteran that is looking for the right place to live. As a veteran, one can call any place home and live out there life, the only good place in life to live is the place that you fill happy inside and out. If you fill as a veteran that you are very happy where you are and you have all you need in the place you are, well then you can say you found the place in life that you are truly happy living in, other wise one must just keep looking. Now on the other hand, there are those veteran's that really don't have a choice in the matter because of one thing or another and well all we can do as veteran's is just be there for them in support to at least try to bring some kind of joy in there life..
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CPT Jack Durish
Nowhere in California is good for a person on a limited or fixed income. The only saving grace is the climate (that's weather - the political climate is certainly not to the liking of most veterans). So, how did San Diego find itself near the top of the list?
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I'm terrified of sharks. I find Tucson, AZ very accomodating to my completely justifiable and 100% rational fears. Now all terrorizing images aside, I have to say it depends a lot on what individual states offer and what our future goals are. Oregon will pay 100% tuition for my spouse and children to go to college thru the masters level (due to my current status). I have 3 kids and that isn't chicken feed. But I got a bottle thrown at me in Eugene, OR just because I was in uniform. They burnt down the NG Armor 6 times during the Vietnam War. Now that I'm old and yell at kids to get off my lawn, I am interested in moving to Saipan or Guam, just to live in the middle of nowhere with nothing going on. To me, that is abslute boring, ecstatic, tranquility and bliss.
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan
SFC Mark Merino, as a 100% disabled vet, once you live in Alabama for 5 years, your wife and kids can go to college for free (and automatic acceptance to Auburn). Just a little FYI...
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MSgt Jim Wolverton
I loved Tucson when I was stationed at DM for 5 years. I'd move back there, very military friendly place.
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SFC Mark Merino
I believe that Tucson is 3rd worst city in the US for employment (according to all the campaign signs posted around here at least). They love us military people because they can count on steady payments, but employment sucks. Can't wait to seek life elsewhere.
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LTC Jason Strickland
Capt Brandon Charters, you're more than welcome to bring your RP career here to the Centennial State. Of course, we don't have the NBA Champs nearby, but the Nuggets aren't all bad...okay, they're really bad!
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Capt Mark Strobl
Yes sir! And I can't wait for Major League Baseball to put a team here! But, one can always go to Colorado Springs to catch the SkySox!
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CPT Jack Durish
I lived in Colorado for a time and it certainly seems to belong well-represented on this list. It's only failing is that although the cost of living is reasonable, the wages are not competitive with most of the country (at least the civilized parts of it). However, if you're living on an adequate pension, I'd recommend it. Just stock up well for the winter so you don't have to go out in the snow (except to play). Oh, and take lots of skin moisturizer. The low relative humidity will dry out your skin. Then there are the static electric shocks. They're annoying but will defibrillate your heart when needed.
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Best place to retire, is where my money worth the most and we are safe , so far Panama is looking pretty good.
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CPT Jack Durish
There was a time when I wouldn't consider living outside the United States. I didn't want to take the chance with some unstable government. However, times have changed, haven't they?
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Mmm, how about... Ecuador? Anywhere with a cheap house on a sandy beach... =)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
MAJ Bryan Zeski I was really looking hard at Ecuador since I've been there before on a mission, but the weather isn't really all that great. You only get a couple of days of sunshine. Very overcast and rainy during most of the time. I have a friend that went down to have a home built and they spent 3 months down there and the weather was bad the entire time. I did a little more research on it and its not that great. Just wanted to let you know. Take a look at Belize
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SSG (Join to see)
I hear Belize is great! Been looking at going down for a Vacation. Need a warm place to go for a week or two during the miserable Wyoming winters.
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I am in the process of buying 5 acres in Mississippi! They, like me, loves guns!
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I would have to agree with #2 & #3. Fort Carson was my first duty station and ever since I've said I am going to retire in Colorado Springs! We just arrived in San Antonio and are very pleased the the area so far! It doesn't get any better in my book!
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LTC Jason Strickland
CW4 (Join to see), I like Ft. Carson / Colorado Springs, too! Maybe that's why I still live here?!?!
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I believe alot has to do with what your interest are. If there is nothing in or near these cities that interest me other than a job then I would have to really think twice about moving there. Bottom line for me a city would have to have things that I am interested in for me to live there. I live outside of Philadelphia and there are so many things you can do with in a couple hours drive. My thoughts!
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LTC Jason Strickland
SCPO David Lockwood - and with a Phillies jersey in your profile photo, no less!
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SGT Ricky Young
Apparently who every did this study did not visit the Great Lakes State. Along the coast line of the big lake is breathe taking. We have 3 VA medical centers many military bases within driving distance. My wife and I live on my VA compensation. We have a low unemployment rate. There year round activities for your entire family. Southwest Michigan is hunting and fishing paradise. We have all four season and we many different festivals. For those who still like to serve their community we have many nonprofit organizations. These are my thoughts.
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This is a second look at this list on RP & I agree with SFC Merino. It depends on what you are looking for. I find that all three lists are heavily weighted in favor of college proximity...given that I have my degree and have no interest in dealing with that crowd every weekend, none of those listed would be at the top of my list. That being said, since I refuse to retire in the purvue of the 9th Circuit Court, I'm investigating possibilities in the Carolinas. Having lived in MO and sold real estate there, I can confirm that the cost of living/housing is low (Lee's Summit, etc.).
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