Despite my MOS and ASI, I was never stationed at Fort Hood while having friends (same MOS and ASI) that went there two to four times. I have driven across north Fort on TX 36 and even driven outside the fort to a couple of surplus stores but that was close enough for me.I have lived in the Killeen area the majority of the time since 1972. And it has gotten much worse over the years.
I don't go to that side of town anywhere after dark unless I am armed. With extra mags.
The only place I don't carry is on Ft Hood. They like their random vehicle searches too much. And sometimes they will use dogs for weapons and drugs. Not worth the risk.
North of business 190 has always been bad after dark. Worse than even Marlboro Heights area. There is an area around 195 and Elm rd too now that is not good especially after dark.
Most people don't have a clue how much crime there is in the Killeen area.
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military bases always seem to do a good job at rotting the surrounding areas. Look at jacksonville or fayetteville, NC
That's where we differ.I don't go ANYWHERE unarmed.
The only exceptions are my kids schools.
Dont forget the 25% interest car lots and day shift strippers that get married to bootsSomeone has to supply the hookers & blow to the troops
I was assigned to Fort Hood when leaving Vietnam but got the assignment changed to Okinawa. As a Reservist I spent several weeks there.Despite my MOS and ASI, I was never stationed at Fort Hood while having friends (same MOS and ASI) that went there two to four times. I have driven across north Fort on TX 36 and even driven outside the fort to a couple of surplus stores but that was close enough for me.
It has been at least since the 90s. Probably longer, that's just low long ago I started hearing stories about how craptastic the town was getting.I didn’t realize Killeen was that bad.
Thanks for the slander. There will always be an unsavory element around any military installation, looking to relieve the soldiers of their monthly pay checks. Don't blame the soldiers for what the local CIVILIANS are doing. Whores, pimps, drug dealers, scam artists, and street thugs preying on soldiers.military bases always seem to do a good job at rotting the surrounding areas. Look at jacksonville or fayetteville, NC
As a vet, I hate this viewpoint - also - as a vet, I have to admit it's mostly true.military bases always seem to do a good job at rotting the surrounding areas. Look at jacksonville or fayetteville, NC
He didn't blame the soldiers - he blamed the fact that crime seems to be attracted to bases and it is unfortunately true.Thanks for the slander. There will always be an unsavory element around any military installation, looking to relieve the soldiers of their monthly pay checks. Don't blame the soldiers for what the local CIVILIANS are doing. Whores, pimps, drug dealers, scam artists, and street thugs preying on soldiers.
You didn't go to Keesler thenJust Army bases. Never had a problem living next to Air Force bases
Obviously never been around Millington NAS.Just Army bases. Never had a problem living next to Air Force bases