We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Back in 2010, the Department of Defense merged two installations in Alaska to form Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. It’s a big place, home to large numbers of service members, families, and civilian employees. While the base is way up north, it has numerous outdoor activities to offer, as well as beautiful scenery and wildlife galore.

Fort Riley, “Home of the Big Red One,” is known for its excellent training, abundant recreational opportunities, rich history, and tremendous relations with surrounding communities. In the 1800s and into the early 1900s, Fort Riley was home to the famous “Buffalo Soldiers.” Located in North Central Kansas on the Kansas River (also known as the Kaw), Fort Riley is between Junction City and Manhattan.

We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post with the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Camp Merrill in Dahlonega, Georgia.

The 5th Ranger Training Battalion at Camp Merrill is a unique duty station. It is located in the mountains of North Georgia near the small mountain town of Dahlonega. This duty station is where the Mountain Phase (second phase) of Ranger School takes place and is home to a single battalion.

Thus, it is referred to as a “remote” duty station since it isn’t necessarily a “full” military post. Many families who live here would describe it as living a (sort-of) civilian lifestyle on an intense Army schedule, especially for the Ranger instructors.

We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Fort Drum, New York.

Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division, is an outdoor lover’s paradise with hunting, fishing, and hiking. It is situated thirty miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and New York City just over five hours away.