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what do military people do on the military base at night?
I am working on a class project and in need of help!
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Dean’s Answer
Hi Catherine!
During my first four years in the Army, I lived in the on-base barracks. That was one of the most rewarding parts of my time in the military! I lived with/around so many different kinds of people who were all going through the same experiences. There was always some kind of gathering in the barracks, maybe playing video games, preparing for an upcoming inspection/test, or going to the gym, lots of different things. No matter what, there was always someone cooking something! Each unit had their own common area, which is where I learned to play pool, darts, and chess with the rest of my teammates.
Everyone else’s answers are super accurate and I just wanted to give you a peek into barracks life.
During my first four years in the Army, I lived in the on-base barracks. That was one of the most rewarding parts of my time in the military! I lived with/around so many different kinds of people who were all going through the same experiences. There was always some kind of gathering in the barracks, maybe playing video games, preparing for an upcoming inspection/test, or going to the gym, lots of different things. No matter what, there was always someone cooking something! Each unit had their own common area, which is where I learned to play pool, darts, and chess with the rest of my teammates.
Everyone else’s answers are super accurate and I just wanted to give you a peek into barracks life.
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Justin’s Answer
The majority of military personnel are "Off Duty" during the night. However, some are assigned to guard duty, patrol, or staff duty, where they must be ready for emergencies. Certain bases host community events or have bars on post. These individuals simply live their lives, spending quality time with friends, family, and fellow service members.
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Paul’s Answer
Hello Catherine,
The military offers a vast array of career opportunities, and the work schedule can vary greatly depending on the role. Many individuals in the military adhere to a standard business day, working from 8 am to 5 pm. However, there are also roles that require second or third shift hours, or even extended shifts. For instance, my son is a military firefighter who operates on forty-eight-hour shift.
As for life on a military base, there are usually numerous amenities available. I've had the opportunity to visit several bases and have found that they often feature entertainment facilities like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and bars. Additionally, bases typically have a shopping center known as a base exchange, a grocery store, and a cafeteria for everyday needs.
Furthermore, it's worth noting that those residing on the base are not confined to it. They are free to venture off-base and explore the surrounding areas.
I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any specific questions or need information on a particular aspect, please feel free to ask.
The military offers a vast array of career opportunities, and the work schedule can vary greatly depending on the role. Many individuals in the military adhere to a standard business day, working from 8 am to 5 pm. However, there are also roles that require second or third shift hours, or even extended shifts. For instance, my son is a military firefighter who operates on forty-eight-hour shift.
As for life on a military base, there are usually numerous amenities available. I've had the opportunity to visit several bases and have found that they often feature entertainment facilities like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and bars. Additionally, bases typically have a shopping center known as a base exchange, a grocery store, and a cafeteria for everyday needs.
Furthermore, it's worth noting that those residing on the base are not confined to it. They are free to venture off-base and explore the surrounding areas.
I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any specific questions or need information on a particular aspect, please feel free to ask.
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Robert’s Answer
Hi Catherine, I have been out of the US Air Force since 1984 but when I was in there were several options while at night if off duty. Bowling, movie theater, NCO and Officers Club, Rec center to name a few. Hope this helps.
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Ryan’s Answer
Hello Catherine. As the others have said, you can basically think of military bases as small cities with all the same amenities. Exactly what amenities varies by base but many have barber shops, grocery stores, other stores, bars/restaurants, theaters, bowling alleys, golf courses, hotels, running tracks, gyms, trails, lakes, swimming pools, camp sites, gas stations, etc.
Many military members actually don't live on base - they commute from surrounding communities. As Paul said, even those that live on base are not confined to the base (in the vast majority of circumstances...different during training or combat zone deployment).
Honestly, what people do is exactly the same as the civilian world. I spent plenty of nights watching netflix, taking online classes, doing volunteer work in the community, shopping and cooking dinner, working out, chilling with my friends, facetiming home, working on my truck, etc. Pretty normal stuff!
And of course, as the others have said, just like the civilian community, some people work odd hours! For a good quarter of my short career my duty hours were 2am to about 2pm Monday through Friday.
Good luck with your project!
~Ryan, USAF Captain, 2014-2018
Many military members actually don't live on base - they commute from surrounding communities. As Paul said, even those that live on base are not confined to the base (in the vast majority of circumstances...different during training or combat zone deployment).
Honestly, what people do is exactly the same as the civilian world. I spent plenty of nights watching netflix, taking online classes, doing volunteer work in the community, shopping and cooking dinner, working out, chilling with my friends, facetiming home, working on my truck, etc. Pretty normal stuff!
And of course, as the others have said, just like the civilian community, some people work odd hours! For a good quarter of my short career my duty hours were 2am to about 2pm Monday through Friday.
Good luck with your project!
~Ryan, USAF Captain, 2014-2018