DaGimp 0 #1 December 1, 2010 I just got PCS orders for there. Any suggestions information from people that have been there..."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavscout73 0 #2 December 1, 2010 suggestion ! if you hear banjos turn around and walk away very fast ... but seriously no suggestions I am at fort knox about 2 hours from there .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #3 December 1, 2010 I live "next door" in Clarksville. Buy a house, between exit 8 and 11. If your bringing a youngen' Rossview is the Middle school and High School. Second best is exit 1 and North East HS (I live here off exit 1) Nashville is 45 minutes to an hour south east and there is tons to do there. Land Between the Lakes is 45 minutes west, great water and land outdoor stuff to do area. The Titan's rarely sell out so when your favorite NFL Team is in town you should be able to get tickets. You got the # call if you want more. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 December 1, 2010 Quote I just got PCS orders for there. Any suggestions information from people that have been there... I love FTCKY. Where you going? 5SFG? At first, I didn't understand why people liked it so much, but having been to enough other places (though it was my only assigned post), I'd take Fort Campbell any day. Clarksville, TN is the main town to the south of the post, it's very friendly to the post. Hopkinsville, KY lies about 10 miles north, and is also very friendly to the post (it's where I lived, found better housing, less expensive, and it's a fraction of the size of Clarksville). Nashville is only an hour away. Skydiving-wise, I don't know if anyone is still jumping at Clarksville or not. Skydiving in Kentucky is about an hour away. Skydive Alabama in Cullman is a few hours away but worth the drive. Start Skydiving in Ohio is about 4 hours away, and worth every mile. The demonstration team is up and running, good guys. Other than that, it has the usual nearby...US Cav, Mr. Militaria, etc. The PX is huge. The Commissary is well run. There are five Wal-Mart super-centers, a Sam's Club, and Wal-Mart distribution center within a 25 mile radius of FTCKY . The area is easy to get in and out of for lots of different activities. I liked it there.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #5 December 1, 2010 Outlaw (CKV) is only jumped by 5SF GRP (ABN) and THE PDT. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggy187 0 #6 December 1, 2010 I served there for five years. It is a nice post, and the area is great. My only complaint was with the traffic going on post in the mornings, but when I left they were rebuilding the gates to help reduce the problem. It's a good area, off post housing is relatively cheap, and Clarksville will have most of what you need. Oh yeah, stay away from the Pink Lady.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 December 1, 2010 QuoteI just got PCS orders for there. Any suggestions information from people that have been there... I am sure you can get it at the PX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #8 December 1, 2010 All the gates are expanded now, gate 4 is 6 lanes wide going in! So it is still slow but steady coming on post in the AM. With the current deployment traffic is pretty thin any way right now.The Pink lady burned down a little while back. But the Kat West is still there! and as of now back ON Limits!Hooter's was under water after the flood but they are gonna bounce back just fine. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #9 December 1, 2010 I think that is where theonlyski is stationed. Give him a PM..TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 December 1, 2010 Jimi Hendrix served in the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell. It's hallowed ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbob 0 #11 December 1, 2010 QuoteJimi Hendrix served in the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell. It's hallowed ground. " His commanding officers and fellow soldiers considered him to be a subpar soldier: he slept while on duty, had little regard for regulations, required constant supervision, and showed no skill as a marksman. For these reasons, his commanding officers submitted a request that Hendrix be discharged from the military after he had served only one year. Hendrix did not object when the opportunity to leave arose. He would later tell reporters that he received a medical discharge after breaking his ankle during his 26th parachute jump." Not the standards anyone would really strive for, especially 5th group troopers, sounds more like 10th group.Who Dares Wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #12 December 1, 2010 Yeah he wasn't a stellar Soldier, but the guitar now! A few of the Clubs he played in have changed hands so many times some of the new owners don't even know! But a couple of Musicians i know have pointed the different places out, of course some are gone now. DaGimp knows he has contacts here, he is just commiserating. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #13 December 1, 2010 Oh and there is a Housing area off Exit 1 on the north side of 24 that is good too. Ask Dewey about it or talk to Vern, he still lives here and in that neighborhood. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinP 0 #14 December 1, 2010 Quote Hooter's .... are gonna bounce .... just fine. Matt Sorry. I had to. I'm PCSing to Hawaii, where I hear the traffic is brutal. Can't be worse that Hood, though. I almost went to SFAS, but I just couldn't run fast enough to qualify. Good luck at Campbell!Sincerely, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #15 December 1, 2010 Picked up on that did ya? It was an accident? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #16 December 1, 2010 Lved in murray KY which is about 45 mins from there give or take for about 10 years. Pretty much what everyone else has said is on point. Nashville is fun Land between the Lakes is great for hunting fishing boating whstever you want. Skydiving wise i know theres a DZ around there nottoo far off. Id have to call a friend whose jumped there. Other than that its western ky, it is what i is.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #17 December 1, 2010 Quote Quote I just got PCS orders for there. Any suggestions information from people that have been there... I love FTCKY. Where you going? 5SFG? Skydive Alabama in Cullman is a few hours away but worth the drive. . deff a + 1 I started skydiving at ft. campbell in 1979 I now live in nashville also skydive east tenn. has a pac 750 ... all winter from what i hear haven't got over there yet but i need to.i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggy187 0 #18 December 1, 2010 The stinky pink went down?!? and Hooters went under!?! and Cat West was off limits?Is the Nugget still open? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #19 December 1, 2010 QuoteAll the gates are expanded now, gate 4 is 6 lanes wide going in! So it is still slow but steady coming on post in the AM. Hooter's was under water after the flood but they are gonna bounce back just fine. Yeah, gates are awesome, if they would just LEAVE THEM OPEN, I swear, this is the second time in a few years they've closed gate 5 on us! They're currently tearing up many of the older roads and repaving them (some with more lanes, it looks like) Hooters is back up and operational... Too bad there is still no BWW!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #20 December 1, 2010 Quote Not the standards anyone would really strive for, especially 5th group troopers, sounds more like 10th group. Man, NOBODY in 5th likes 10th... not gonna say why, but I have my own reasons... "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #21 December 2, 2010 QuoteI live "next door" in Clarksville. Buy a house, between exit 8 and 11. If your bringing a youngen' Rossview is the Middle school and High School. Second best is exit 1 and North East HS (I live here off exit 1) Nashville is 45 minutes to an hour south east and there is tons to do there. Land Between the Lakes is 45 minutes west, great water and land outdoor stuff to do area. The Titan's rarely sell out so when your favorite NFL Team is in town you should be able to get tickets. You got the # call if you want more. Matt Go to dinner at Patti's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #22 December 2, 2010 yeah! patti's is probably the best pork chop place in the world. and they ahve mini golf and lots of cool shops! dont know if youre into mountain biking but theres miles of great trails near there too. super fun to ride.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #23 December 2, 2010 Quote Quote Jimi Hendrix served in the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell. It's hallowed ground. " His commanding officers and fellow soldiers considered him to be a subpar soldier: he slept while on duty, had little regard for regulations, required constant supervision, and showed no skill as a marksman. For these reasons, his commanding officers submitted a request that Hendrix be discharged from the military after he had served only one year. Hendrix did not object when the opportunity to leave arose. He would later tell reporters that he received a medical discharge after breaking his ankle during his 26th parachute jump." Not the standards anyone would really strive for, especially 5th group troopers, sounds more like 10th group. PM sent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #24 December 2, 2010 Quote Quote Not the standards anyone would really strive for, especially 5th group troopers, sounds more like 10th group. Man, NOBODY in 5th likes 10th... not gonna say why, but I have my own reasons... Yes i am going to 5th SFG, most likely taking over the SigDet, and things will change if thats the case. I spent time in 7th SFG at Bragg, and i wont conform to the lax SF life, my soldiers wont be long tabbers, and they wont act like them. God i hope i deploy soon...."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #25 December 2, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Not the standards anyone would really strive for, especially 5th group troopers, sounds more like 10th group. Man, NOBODY in 5th likes 10th... not gonna say why, but I have my own reasons... Yes i am going to 5th SFG, most likely taking over the SigDet, and things will change if thats the case. I spent time in 7th SFG at Bragg, and i wont conform to the lax SF life, my soldiers wont be long tabbers, and they wont act like them. God i hope i deploy soon.... Don't go to 2nd bn, we're on reset... Actually, come to 2/5 SIGDET, I dislike my co-workers enough to wish that on them. When are you reporting? Get here in early Jan and you can help them move to the new building! (suckers!!) (I've been in 2/5 SIGDET for 5 years now)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
