RV'ing at the Naval Station in Key West
Can someone explain to me the procedure for a veteran to get a site in Key West, or is it first come first serve? Jack L
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You guys don't have an effing clue about DoD civilians.
I am a USN veteran and retired DoD civilian. I served alongside active duty military and was deployed to active duty ships. I was a computer engineer providing field support to the Combat Systems computer and display suite. As a civilian, I have been deployed to hot spots around the globe, because if a computer is going to break, it will do it in the most inconvenient place possible. ;) I got there by any means possible, fixed the ship and trained the shipboard technicians, then returned home and did my normal job until the next crisis.
As for civilians crowding out the park, I don't see that. What I see as we travel around is active duty military gaming the system. They buy a cheap trailer, then live in it at the FamCamp while drawing housing allowance. Not right, no matter who does it. The campgrounds are for recreational use by all authorized personnel, not to be used for housing.
I'm married to a very handsome fellow who happens to be retired USN and also retired DoD. I have over 30 years of total service, he has over 40. If you do the math, you will see we have served this country for over 70 years total. I know some of you one term enlistees are going to have heartburn with this post but it's time someone told you the straight truth.
I am a USN veteran and retired DoD civilian. I served alongside active duty military and was deployed to active duty ships. I was a computer engineer providing field support to the Combat Systems computer and display suite. As a civilian, I have been deployed to hot spots around the globe, because if a computer is going to break, it will do it in the most inconvenient place possible. ;) I got there by any means possible, fixed the ship and trained the shipboard technicians, then returned home and did my normal job until the next crisis.
As for civilians crowding out the park, I don't see that. What I see as we travel around is active duty military gaming the system. They buy a cheap trailer, then live in it at the FamCamp while drawing housing allowance. Not right, no matter who does it. The campgrounds are for recreational use by all authorized personnel, not to be used for housing.
I'm married to a very handsome fellow who happens to be retired USN and also retired DoD. I have over 30 years of total service, he has over 40. If you do the math, you will see we have served this country for over 70 years total. I know some of you one term enlistees are going to have heartburn with this post but it's time someone told you the straight truth.
