Just trying to grab some intel for my kid. Has anybody on the board been there? I've learned that Fallon is the site for Top gun which I understand has evolved from a fighter tactics school into support training simulations for entire air groups. With the squadrons stationed there and the rotation of entire air-wings in and out for training simulations, I am guessing that its a pretty hopping place at least for a naval air station in the middle of _____ ______ nowhere Nevada.
Is it a good/great OClub? Whats the "energy" like working there? Where do people go on weekends? Is there any kind of town around the base? Would you jump at the chance to go back, or die first? Would a single person enjoy the place or spend a few years wishing they were married?
Thanks for any help/info you-all can provide. DD has some decisions to make, any data on Fallon would be helpful. BTW I have done the Google stuff, looking for some personal observations.
Note: I don't want to imply that DD is looking for the best place to party through her first tour. Not at all; she's just put herself in a position to control where she goes next (a little bit). "The Work" is criteria #1. That said, after 6 years back East the idea of coming home to west has some appeal. Her other choice/s appear to have more visibility and potential in terms of career advancement, but she's worked hard and has some nice notches on her belt for a kid her age. She's asked me for input on this and I am thinking its time she heard her Dad say "Let the career stuff take care of itself; enjoy the journey". If I say that, I'd like to know as much about the Fallon option as I can;.......and YES I KNOW it's not my call to make.
Is it a good/great OClub? Whats the "energy" like working there? Where do people go on weekends? Is there any kind of town around the base? Would you jump at the chance to go back, or die first? Would a single person enjoy the place or spend a few years wishing they were married?
Thanks for any help/info you-all can provide. DD has some decisions to make, any data on Fallon would be helpful. BTW I have done the Google stuff, looking for some personal observations.
Note: I don't want to imply that DD is looking for the best place to party through her first tour. Not at all; she's just put herself in a position to control where she goes next (a little bit). "The Work" is criteria #1. That said, after 6 years back East the idea of coming home to west has some appeal. Her other choice/s appear to have more visibility and potential in terms of career advancement, but she's worked hard and has some nice notches on her belt for a kid her age. She's asked me for input on this and I am thinking its time she heard her Dad say "Let the career stuff take care of itself; enjoy the journey". If I say that, I'd like to know as much about the Fallon option as I can;.......and YES I KNOW it's not my call to make.