Landstuhl vs. Madigan- ANC for 1st duty station

[spawnupe]

Just wanted to get some insight from those who have visited landstuhl, or served at the base. I am interested in listing Germany as my top choice for my first duty station. My second is Madigan. Responses are greatly appreciated. . You can reply with a or:down:.

[just_cause, BSN, RN]

I've only heard positive about any german short tour....

That being said... I've been stationed at FT Lewis and after leaving the Army opted to stay in the area... I love it- FLWA is a great location... and MAMC has a strong reputation.

I'd look at it as a choice between 2 great options... but I would place germany as my primary request.

[athena55, BSN, RN]

Spawnupe:

:up: for both MAMC and LRMC. Have been at LRMC and presently at MAMC (TDY) and will soon return to WBAMC.

Hope you get your #1 pick from your dream list. Always keep in the back of your mind "Needs of the Army" and all that.

athena

[tulpen1234]

I have been stationed at both. I loved both. But if you can pick I would say LRMC. You will have many learning opportunities from war injuries. You are in Europe. You will get to travel, learn about different cultures learn/see history. It is a wonderful opportunity. I specifically reenlisted to go to LRMC. After I left the military, my spouse had the opportunity for us to go back to LRMC area. We jumped at the chance.

[caliotter3]

You might want to go to a stateside duty station first while you are adjusting to military life. There will be plenty of time to go overseas after your first tour. The Landstuhl area is terrific and the facility is great. Lived in Miesau for five years while working at the Depot and in Zweibrucken and husband worked at Kaiserslautern. Went to LRMC for medical care and received top notch care. You will love it there.

[lifeafter40]

I was stationed at Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany, my first duty station as an enlisted soldier. It was a great experience and would jump at the chance to go back to Germany. A three year tour gets long, and you will miss some of the conveniences of "Home" but I found that the Army "atmosphere" was a little different there than in the States, for me it meant less "Dog and pony show" and more "real" work. of course that is also unit specific, and was over 10 years ago. In any case, a tour in Europe will have many beneifts and experiences that few people get otherwise...take advantage of all that you can while you are there (assuming you get the opportunity).

Good luck to you all,

LA40