What ship or duty station would you go back to tomorrow if you could?

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:51:19 -0500

We have all served somewhere that based on the military experience at the time and the unit personnel assigned made it memorable to you. Perhaps it defined your entire career.

My tour on the USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) from 1998-2001 set the pace for my entire military career. I probably developed the most during this time. We had a tight-knit crew and went to a lot of ports both off and on deployment. I felt like we had a "work hard - play hard" culture and it was great. I extended to finish the second deployment onboard. Sabah is packed - ready to hop onboard her tomorrow - but only with the crew we had.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jan 15 at 2016 3:52 PM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:52:50 -0500

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury I only had two while I was in: Yokota AFB and the USS Wichita. I loved the Witch-bitch, but I loved Japan more. I'd go back there.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2016 4:02 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:02:19 -0500

If I could pack my entire family up and go right now? Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Deutschland.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jan 15 at 2016 4:03 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:03:47 -0500

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury I would go back to Fort Ord, California.
Fort Ord is a former United States Army post on Monterey Bay of the Pacific Ocean coast in California, which closed in 1994. Most of the fort's land now makes up the Fort Ord National Monument, managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Landscape Conservation System. Before construction and official designation as a fort in 1940, the land was used as a maneuver area and field-artillery target range during 1917. Fort Ord was considered one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post, because of its proximity to the beach and California weather. The 7th Infantry Division was its main garrison for many years. When Fort Ord was converted to civilian use, space was set aside for the first nature reserve in the United States created for conservation of an insect, the endangered Smith's blue butterfly. Additional endangered species are found on Fort Ord including; Contra Costa goldfields and the threatened California Tiger Salamander.

While much of the old military buildings and infrastructure remain abandoned, many structures have been torn down for anticipated development. California State University at Monterey Bay and the Fort Ord Dunes State Park, along with some subdivisions, the Veterans Transition Center, a commercial strip mall, military facilities and a nature preserve occupy the area today.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Jan 15 at 2016 5:00 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:00:47 -0500

Ft. Richardson Alaska circa 1978-1980
Ft. Ord Is a close second 1977-1978

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 15 at 2016 5:24 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:24:59 -0500

Please Mr. Custer, I don't want to go.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jan 15 at 2016 6:07 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:07:42 -0500

Antarctica. But that's only if I can go outside and blow things up like I did back in the day.

Response by SGT Jeremy Payne made Jan 15 at 2016 7:16 PM

SGT Jeremy Payne — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:16:36 -0500

1st Battalion (ABN) 509th IN

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Jan 15 at 2016 7:40 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:40:26 -0500

Subic Bay Philippines with Panama a close second. But to prevent marital discord, Japan. Lived in Yokohama, really enjoyed it. Walking distance to Chinatown and Yokohama stadium.

Ship: USS Cowpens (CG 63) with the first Captain. Outstanding crew, we worked hard and played harder.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 15 at 2016 7:45 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:45:01 -0500

Subic Bay Baby!

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Jan 15 at 2016 7:49 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:49:29 -0500

There were several postings that I truly enjoyed. Ft Bragg 72nd AVN ATC was absolutely wonderful. Me and my team out in the field away from all other Units, and never any make work.... Just do your job.
Same thing as a Plt Sergeant with C CO 44oth SIG (Darmstadt Germany). I had the Fwd Spt Platoon, 14 of the greatest soldiers ever assembled....

Response by Sgt Lew Dunham made Jan 15 at 2016 7:56 PM

Sgt Lew Dunham — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:56:40 -0500

NKP, Thailand

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Jan 15 at 2016 8:01 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:01:40 -0500

I can't: The USS San Bernardino was sold to the Mexican navy. The USS Ogden was recently used to test a cruise missile... it was the target. Is Subic Bay still open?

Response by PO2 Jeffery Marcussen Sr made Jan 16 at 2016 1:22 AM

PO2 Jeffery Marcussen Sr — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:22:04 -0500

if it was still open and active sadly it is not governors island ny or if it had not been sold to puerto rico the cg cutter dallas.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 12:23 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:23:38 -0500

I still dream of being back on the USS Acadia AD 42, from my Navy enlisted days. The 1980s were great!