Hello everyone!
My boyfriend will be leaving for a month long training from Camp Ripley to Fort Irwin in July. I am wondering what to expect? He is a private first class and has begun the process to switch from the NG to the Air Force. When being sent to FI does this mean he will be deployed? I am a first timer on these situations so I want to know from REAL PEOPLE what to expect? I am very worried. :-(
iam in fort campbell now...iam a 12B... wuts it like in fort irwin for combat arms mos?? do they ever deploy??? all ive heard is never deploy and allways out in the field??? ive been out in the field 3- 4 days evry so often. but hows fort irwin???? iam considering re up for irwin due to family lives near by...
HI EVERYONE!
I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan and I am reenlisting in a few weeks I will be choosing Ft. Irwin CA because it's closer to where my boyfriend is at. He is in the Marine Corps and is stationed in Camp Pendleton. I was wondering if this is a good choice. I've been to California many times before and I absolutely LOVE IT!
Any comments suggestions and everything is welcome. I am really excited!
Cookie A. says: It was very boring here at Ft. Irwin but all the units made u feel at home it was like we all were family!
Ashley S. asks: Hey everyone! Anyone stationed in Ft. Irwin? I will be moving there this July and I wanted to know what it was like. We are currently stationed in Hawaii and I love it here. I don't ever want to leave. Lol. Thanks :)
Lisa A. says: I was there years ago. It's not Hawaii but it is still beautiful. I did enjoy being there. It was the closest community feel that I've had anywhere.
Brenda T. says: Was there from 2001 to 2006. I loved it there. The only thing is You have to drive 30 miles to even go to McDonald's and about an hr to go to the mall or a good restaurant. I miss it there and would give anything to go back. The Frg there was awesome and meet some really close friends that I will forever keep in touch with.
Armela M. says: Well I just left there few months ago and it was a bittersweet goodbye. I hated how isolated it was but I was sad to leave friends I met there. Because community is so small you get to know lots of people. I'd suggest you join their Ft Irwin wives Facebook page and ask any kind of questions. Housing wasn't so bad we lived in newer house. You'll just have to drive to places if you like to shop or eat out. There are tons of things to do within 2-3 hours drive so definitely use that advantage to explore CA. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask me. Good luck with the move.
Andrea M. says: I'm at Irwin. Been here just over a year. It is isolated and if your husband is in the 11acr he will be gone alot. The post is small but I think it's nice. The housing is nice and there is a lot of activites for children. I hated it here when I first got here but now that I'm meeting people I like it better. Barstow is the closest town and it is ran down and drug infested. Apple Valley and Victorville are nicer and bigger. There is a lot to do in CA but it will cost money. Vegas is pretty close. Just try to come in with an open mind and get out of the house and you will be fine.
Heather R. says: We moved from there last year. We were there for 3 years. We didn't like ft irwin itself not too much cause the ba
Corinna M. says: Lived there from 2004-2006 and I liked it! Yes it was isolated but you get used to the drive after awhile. I even got to where I enjoyed the drive to Barstow or Victorville. Vegas is 2 1/2 hours away and Disneyland is also!
Maurethia H.H. says: My daughter was there She hated also.... Nothing to do or see.
Kate N. says: That was my first duty station as a new Army spouse and I loves it! Yes you are isolated but they really make an effort to make it home from.you. The housing was excellent and I know they were expanding the PX when we were leaving. The thing about Irwin that I have not gotten at the other 3 duty stations is the sense of community there. Everyone is in the same boat so everyone comes together. Also for quick weekend getaways you can go to Naval ba