Military Campgrounds - Page 5

B47 · 03-26-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spock123

I just don't think the commander has the final say, thats the trouble we now have with women getting abused in the military, commanders have the final say is the problem. If I can't do anything about it then maybe I can get the civilian campgrounds to make a complaint thats in the area, there is more ways than one to skin a cat.

I respect your opinion. Keep us informed of any progress you might make in this matter.

Witch Doctor · 03-26-2014, 02:55 PM

As I said before way back there that each base is different and it is up to the Base Commander to approve. I guess that because of the burial of a service person in a Military Cemetery. They had the space or made it for them. Again I will say that the MWR has no problem filling spaces and far as these are old trailer parks that B47 said is completely wrong, Look at Military camp ground sites and all the improvements they are doing to them. There are no private mobile home sites that they bought up to build these parks. It is space they cut out for the use. I have been to plenty from Virginia to California. I just enjoy reliving my past and the being proud of just being a USA citizen. There has been great changes since 1968 and now. If it was like this on a base period in 1968 I guess I would have wanted to be lifefer. I'm just amazed how much things have changed. I eat at a mess hall with white table cloths and waiters. Wasn't like that in 1968. Also the food was really good.

B47 · 03-26-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gljurczyk

As I said before way back there that each base is different and it is up to the Base Commander to approve. I guess that because of the burial of a service person in a Military Cemetery. They had the space or made it for them. Again I will say that the MWR has no problem filling spaces and far as these are old trailer parks that B47 said is completely wrong, Look at Military camp ground sites and all the improvements they are doing to them. There are no private mobile home sites that they bought up to build these parks. It is space they cut out for the use. I have been to plenty from Virginia to California. I just enjoy reliving my past and the being proud of just being a USA citizen. There has been great changes since 1968 and now. If it was like this on a base period in 1968 I guess I would have wanted to be lifefer. I'm just amazed how much things have changed. I eat at a mess hall with white table cloths and waiters. Wasn't like that in 1968. Also the food was really good.

Ah - B47 never said anything such as "...these are old trailer parks..."

Yeah- things change. They are not called "mess hall" or "chow hall" anymore. I don't think recruits pull KP anymore either like I did in Basic AF training in 1960.

BamaBob · 03-26-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by B47

Ah - B47 never said anything such as "...these are old trailer parks..."

Yeah- things change. They are not called "mess hall" or "chow hall" anymore. I don't think recruits pull KP anymore either like I did in Basic AF training in 1960.

Correcto B47! They are called "Dining Facilities" now (DFAC) The chow...err Cuisine <G> is better than most civilian resturants!
Still have Military cooks (Army, AF & of course Navy) but most of the scut work is done by civilian contractors.

Ford Idaho · 03-26-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob

Correcto B47! They are called "Dining Facilities" now (DFAC) The chow...err Cuisine <G> is better than most civilian resturants!
Still have Military cooks (Army, AF & of course Navy) but most of the scut work is done by civilian contractors.

It was like that in Ft. Dix when I was there, before that in FT. Knox KP was what you did about once a month unless you messed up.

ourflat · 03-26-2014, 03:49 PM

Absolutely! We plan on camping there in the very near future.

Witch Doctor · 03-26-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by B47

Ah - B47 never said anything such as "...these are old trailer parks..."

Yeah- things change. They are not called "mess hall" or "chow hall" anymore. I don't think recruits pull KP anymore either like I did in Basic AF training in 1960.

Sorry B47 it was dmac that said that an not you my apologies to you

B47 · 03-26-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gljurczyk

Sorry B47 it was dmac that said that an not you my apologies to you

No problem - I'm surprised this thread has gone on for as long as it has.

racerx · 03-26-2014, 07:46 PM

Off topic a little, but if anyone is near the Lake of Ozarks and eligible check out LORA (can be googled). It is off the beaten path but also has log cabins, boat and jet ski rentals and general store.
And yes, I (retired military) can pay for a guest.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...63738703,d.cWc

BamaBob · 03-26-2014, 08:03 PM

So to SLIGHTLY change the subject how many of us will be at Goshen?

Bob "Rocky" Air Force, NamVet 1970
AFSC 1c2X1
FIRST THERE!

NO3putt · 03-26-2014, 08:09 PM

FYI: assuming lots of you know this, but just for those who don't:

list and facts on FAMCAMPS can be found at: U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - Home

you can also reserve NAVY FAMCAMPS at: Navy Cottages, Cabins, RV Sites & more -- Navy Getaways

Retired AF, but the Navy has some of the best FAMCAMPS

spock123 · 03-26-2014, 08:29 PM

I stayed at Ft Campbell KY and its a good site and when I stayed there if you had a senior park pass the rate was half off. Ft Meade Md has a very nice campground. I pulled enough KP in the Army, in basic if it had not been for KP I would have starved to death, there was a lot of fat guys in my company and you could only go thur the chow line once. Oh well now I eat to much and stay on a diet all the time

BamaBob · 03-26-2014, 08:35 PM

OK so we are going to DC next year to take the DW to see the Cherry Blossoms (TDY there a zillion times this will be her first!)

Checked out Belvior - NICE FAMCAMP but Springfield is the closest station to town.

Any suggestions where to stay in the area to tour my wife around?

BombDoc · 03-26-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob

OK so we are going to DC next year to take the DW to see the Cherry Blossoms (TDY there a zillion times this will be her first!)

Checked out Belvior - NICE FAMCAMP but Springfield is the closest station to town.

Any suggestions where to stay in the area to tour my wife around?

I've heard Quantico campground is closed due to someone finding UXO. Last I checked (couple months ago) no plan to reopen anytime soon.

B47 · 03-26-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spock123

I stayed at Ft Campbell KY and its a good site and when I stayed there if you had a senior park pass the rate was half off. Ft Meade Md has a very nice campground. I pulled enough KP in the Army, in basic if it had not been for KP I would have starved to death, there was a lot of fat guys in my company and you could only go thur the chow line once. Oh well now I eat to much and stay on a diet all the time

I guess my KP experience in AF basic training was easy compared with some of the guys here.

I enlisted July of 1960 and was sent to Lackland AFB in San Antonio ( I never thought about the hot weather there that time of year). Remember this was the period of time that the Cold War was really hot. I was in basic for 8 weeks and then sent to Amarillo AFB for B47 training.

During my 8 weeks at Lackland,our flight pulled KP for one week and that was the only time I ever pulled KP in the rest of my 4 year enlistment. My job was smashing empty food cans.

GaryanJane · 03-27-2014, 05:05 AM

If any of you are down this way the San Angelo Texas Goodfellow air force rec. camp is a really nice rv park and it is on the lake. The park is usually no more than half full. They just doubled the size of the park but not many have used the new part so far that i have seen. That was the reason for my comments about letting vets use the parks to fill them up.

spock123 · 03-27-2014, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gljurczyk

Yes you are correct, unless you apply for unemployability which would put you at 100%. Don't know your work status, but they would give it to you for that reason. I think the last I heard it's like a 2 year wait for a claim now. I have been waiting on a 10% increase for over a year now on my Prostate Cancer, It is even out already for a year. I mean how long dose it take to read a biopsy and hospital report of the removal? Thanks for your service, I also served in Nam for 28 mos.

I was 70% rated and I got the unemployability to 100% in less than 60 days. I filed for PTSD and got a rating for the 70% in 8 months. I am retired military with 23 years in the Army/National Guard, two tours in Viet Nam among other places

CSMRetired · 03-27-2014, 05:50 AM

We will be at Uchee Creek in about two weeks for Best Ranger Competition (watching) I'll see if I can do a bulleted back brief on return, supposed to be a really nice place.

We'll be in Goshen

Witch Doctor · 03-27-2014, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CSMRetired

We will be at Uchee Creek in about two weeks for Best Ranger Competition (watching) I'll see if I can do a bulleted back brief on return, supposed to be a really nice place.

We'll be in Goshen

That should be fun to watch and say gee wish I could still do that.........

Like they say ARMY STRONG, I also will be in Goshen wouldn't miss it, you will see my flag flying saying Army Strong they love it when I stay at Navy Bases. People go by real slow and just stare.

GaryanJane · 03-27-2014, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by spock123

I was 70% rated and I got the unemployability to 100% in less than 60 days. I filed for PTSD and got a rating for the 70% in 8 months. I am retired military with 23 years in the Army/National Guard, two tours in Viet Nam among other places

thanks for the info i will be checking on that today to see if i qualify for
100 %.

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