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12-15-2017, 10:29 PM
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This thread was getting interesting but got hijacked.
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Guilty...my bad
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12-16-2017, 09:19 AM
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The FAMCAMP at Dobbin AFRB, in Marietta, GA, is a good example of a "bad example  " for FAMCAMP's.
Leadership has allowed folks to "homestead" and the camp area looks pretty darn trashy at times. I think they need to apply, and enforce, the same general exterior appearance guidelines at FAMCAMP's as they do in the Base / Post family housing. I'd would have never got away with leaving my quarters looking like the Dobbin's FAMCAMP... 
I'll go ahead and "take cover" now.... 
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12-16-2017, 06:45 PM
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#83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedLdr1
The FAMCAMP at Dobbin AFRB, in Marietta, GA, is a good example of a "bad example " for FAMCAMP's.
Leadership has allowed folks to "homestead" and the camp area looks pretty darn trashy at times. I think they need to apply, and enforce, the same general exterior appearance guidelines at FAMCAMP's as they do in the Base / Post family housing. I'd would have never got away with leaving my quarters looking like the Dobbin's FAMCAMP...
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I don't think you need to take cover. I am a full timer at another base, if you choose to live in your camper, keep your neat. I get it inside storage is a premium but leaving the outside looking like a continuous yard sale is unacceptable.
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12-16-2017, 10:20 PM
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#84
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Location: Southern Arizona
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Originally Posted by Iwannacamp
Color me stupid.... active or DAV military should be free and ??% discount for retired military.
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Given the choice of free and give up housing allowance or keep allowance and pay, I suspect most would choose to pay and pocket a little of that allowance.
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01-20-2018, 06:52 AM
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Have not stayed on base for a long time when the military pay grade went up to be more competitive with civilian pay everything went up on the bases.
Only would stay on base when it is convenient for us as many go to PI and stay on base to see a Marine Corps graduation ceremony in April but would be visiting things on the base so would be more convenient for us then.
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01-20-2018, 10:46 AM
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We've stayed at 20 or 30 in the last 5 years but mostly when it's been convenient. Like Barstow CA where it's right near the freeway (but not too close) and within walking distance of BX and Commissary. But, there have been some losers, like the slot we reserved over the phone at a Base in western TN but were never able to find after getting on Base late at night! (That's when we first learned of Walmarts.) There is a great web site U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory Software Subscription Renewal for military campgrounds. It has 360 degree photos of almost every military campground in 49 states and a continuously updated rating system submitted by users. It used to be by donation but now it's $9.95 a year...less than a dollar a month.
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03-03-2018, 02:00 PM
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Some good sites are operated by military branch Rec Services and are not on the bases themselves. Vince provided a pretty good website link that has a lot of good info on various camping areas run by the various military branches along with reviews.
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03-23-2018, 01:06 AM
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We traveled from the DFW Texas area to Patrick AFB, FL staying at FAMCAMPs. Never paid over $24 for a full hookup site though we didn't use the sewer. Overflow at Tyndall was $15 with water an electric. Worse was Keesler's it has a terrible showerhouse. Talking with a fellow camper that stayed at Lackland their's is bad too. It's a toss up between Patrick and Barksdale as to the nicest. Wife like Patrick better. Barksdale is also increasing in size. I think someone said 25 more drive through slots.
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03-27-2018, 06:32 PM
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Towed the trailer to old navy, Andersen was full, long drive...
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03-27-2018, 08:14 PM
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Retired Army here, but avoid military campgrounds like the plague. Very few allow firearms and I never leave home without one.
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03-27-2018, 08:32 PM
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Location: Where I Park
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Firearms
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Originally Posted by PARADOX-SEV
Retired Army here, but avoid military campgrounds like the plague. Very few allow firearms and I never leave home without one.
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Is there one place I can go to find out what the firearms requirements are, or do I have to call each base separately? I recently got a pistol, and that is a concern of mine.
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03-27-2018, 08:38 PM
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I also stay away and of course they do not encourage folks to use there camp grounds unless you retired from military very discriminatory as far as I'm concerned. Later RJD
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03-27-2018, 08:55 PM
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Many places you can register your firearm at the visitors center or PMO and you are good to go. Call the campground and they will tell you about any special requirements for an individual post or base. You can look up the phone number for just about any military campground at militarycampgrounds.us. This is also the best site I have found to research military campgrounds.
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03-27-2018, 09:07 PM
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Thanks.
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03-27-2018, 09:26 PM
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Just don’t try it it Kalifornia.
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03-27-2018, 09:29 PM
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I served from 1985 to 2008 and Laissez-faire was the norm in the early days. Living on-base my DW felt totally safe. After 9-11, all the armed services changed a tune.
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03-27-2018, 09:32 PM
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UC Military CG app. Gives lots of info about the Military Campground. Phone, address, lat & long. Best gate, website, etc.
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03-28-2018, 05:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PARADOX-SEV
Very few allow firearms and I never leave home without one.
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That has changed a ton with the exception of Nuclear and Intel bases. There is a new form. As long as you fill it out and send it to the PMO either by mail, email or in person you are fine at many. Bragg, Benning, McCoy, Write -Patterson and on I could go. I try strictly to stay on base.
The key to your request is in some cases you intend to hunt or participate in the ranges on base (skeet-whatever)
This is a very touchy topic in the forum so please message me with any further question if you have any of me.
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03-28-2018, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by aceinspp
I also stay away and of course they do not encourage folks to use there camp grounds unless you retired from military very discriminatory as far as I'm concerned. Later RJD
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That has also changed at many bases. Example where I am at Ft McCoy 75% of the campers have no military affiliation.
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03-28-2018, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyShope
That has changed a ton with the exception of Nuclear and Intel bases. There is a new form. As long as you fill it out and send it to the PMO either by mail, email or in person you are fine at many. Bragg, Benning, McCoy, Write -Patterson and on I could go. I try strictly to stay on base.
The key to your request is in some cases you intend to hunt or participate in the ranges on base (skeet-whatever)
This is a very touchy topic in the forum so please message me with any further question if you have any of me.
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Thanks Tony, I'll make a few calls today and see what answers I get.
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