all I have to say is that I was here for Nurse Summer Training Program in 2023 and then for Basic Officer Leadership Course in 2024. this was specifically in Camp Bullis, BSA Freedom. It was a time. Yeah. read more

If Hunt Family homes offers you a house on Infantry Post Road don't take it. I've never felt more disappointed and underwhelmed in 17 years of on post housing. I just moved in and roaches are here. There is a plethora of moths too. I even found a bat! They moved 7 people into a home that can barely fit 5. They don't provide measurements and the layouts are extremely deceitful online. I've never been more let down. Unfortunately I am stuck here for a year but I hope I can save someone from this poor excuse of family housing. read more

So one of the cool things about working working with the tours on post is learning about all the historic (and haunted) places here. One of the main community buildings used to serve as a USO during WWII. When you come in to the auditorium, you can see several cutouts in one of the walls and I've talked to vets from that era who told me that those were used for the projection room back in the day. I even had one vet tell me how he remembered when there were bleachers where my old office was at and how he made out with a girl from the USO on the very top of those bleachers. Lol But I will tell you though, I did NOT like being in the building by myself. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up and goose bumps were comin out! I had a friend who used to lived on post and she would always tell me about the goings-on in her house (stereo turning on, pots and pans clanging in the middle of the night, and things suspiciously moved around the home). She and her husband lovingly called it, "Stress". Well apparently, "Stress" wasn't limiting itself to her home either. "Stress" liked to find its way all around Fort Sam. At the 'old' Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) where stories of patients still roam the hallways of this building. "Stress" found itself in the Harlequin Dinner Theater... maybe to relax from the battles of the day. "Stress" even kept new folks from moving in to the housing on post because all the stories kept floating around and were being renewed by the folks leaving Fort Sam. Who knows what is driving "Stress"? Could it be Geronimo looking for the Pearl Brewery? I mean after all, the guy refused to eat Army food when he was captured. Could be the camels that were brought here to haul cargo or Lt. Foulois teaching himself to fly? Perhaps "Stress" is looking for the old arsenal that is now HEB HQ? Well whatever "Stress" is, it is definitely here to stay. read more

Have you ever thought about going back decades to find the tree you carved "I was here?" I was much honored to be back as a civilian as I attended a reunion with my Army buddies on base. Yes, I was stationed here in the 80's with many fond memories. I had an opportunity to take a tour on my own and happy to see some older buildings were upgraded to current codes and equipped with modern conveniences. I could see the grounds were well-maintained and some newer buildings carry higher economic value. Fort Sam Houston or the new name "Joint Base San Antonio" has many historic building, monuments that would bring in educational tourism values if the post was open to public. According to the Air Force guards at the Walter Street entrance, a new policy was implemented since May - everyone must have a military ID or have an active duty personnel as his/her sponsor to enter. If they give us veterans' privilege to access without hassles, I would drive 3 hours to San Antonio more often to enjoy this national treasure. read more

Who in gods name is the kid with the sword? Did they take that away from him???? You should be ashamed of yourselves! Give that man his sword back. The video of him practicing his moves was the best thing that happened all weekend. It's just wooden for gods sake! read more

Went there and definitely and nice robust commissary, PX, class 6 store there. Got a great deal on phones and T-Mobile glad I did it. What is there to really say against this place? It has a bowling alley, but it was closed on that day I visited. Geronimo was held here on his way to St Augustine. It's a cool base. I like it. read more

Ft Sam Houston has alot to offer in amenities. The John J McCarthy golf clubhouse, La Loma Grande, Salado Del Rio golf courses are excellent. Two championship 18 hole golf courses to play. Reasonable prices. $38 weekdays $41 weekends for a round of golf. The Texad Open and All Army championship tournaments played hete. Golf pro on duty for lessons. Restaurant & snack bar open 6:45 am. Food is great. Available for parties or catered events. Putting, chipping & pitching greens well maintained & there is a lighted driving range. Nice pro shop, lots of quality inventory for beginner through advanced golfer. read more

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Fort Sam is a very old Army post with lots of history. Food court is like every military post, nothing special.

Stationed at HQ & HQ Company, Medical Training Center, Nov 17,1969 to Nov 17, 1970. Assigned to Operations and did the Duty Roster. Lived alone in dayroom barracks (#1488). There's nothing left of the company area but it was close to where Salado Creek is next to the Binz-Eng. Road. Was going to Viet Nam but got special assignment to CINCPAC at Camp HM Smith, HI. Left on a motorcycle for New Orleans and said motorcycle went to Oahu. Colonel Pixley was the commander of MTC. I was in a bathroom stall at the library and some wag had penned "Someday I'm going run this...Pvt Pixley". Well, Pixley retired as a Lt General and was Surgeon General of the Army. Visited last in late 1989 and some of what I knew was still intact. Good station; and I liked the people in San Antonio. God Bless. read more

Fort Sam Houston doesn't get the credit it deserves. I love the history it has to offer.

It's come a LONG WAY since I was stationed there but it's still primarily a training base. And a hospital. The city around it isn't the best either. Then there's two other bases within ten or so miles. Also training bases. The base exchange and commissary are below average sized. The other reviews at 5 stars are laughable. But to each his own. This place holds a cargo van full of bad memories for me. First time I was water boarded. First time near dry land drowning. First time I was kicked in the face. First time I was blamed for pulling a fire alarm even I wasn't on the base. First time my staff nco decided my career should be worse than his and assigned me to a unit where I'd never see a deployment. First black out followed by a hangover from hell. First fractured ankle. First time in handcuffs since my teenage years. First time in an ER, without a good reason. First tap out of an armbar. First station. But I have to go back to Meps that's predominantly the only reason I have to be there again. read more

The roads are terrible. I thought this place was great when I was in training 4 years ago but having to come back is an inconvenience.

Yessir! This is a great Fort! I've been to many forts posts and bases through my career and this is a nice one. Training posts are normally a bit nicer than most and this one ranks up there. read more

Stationed here pretty nice ppl are friendly at the commissary! Joint base so lots of uniform colors here! Try Roccos thank me later!

The pinnacle of military medicine. Great base with lots of history. They have a really nice commissary and exchange. Also the high school is great and looks brand new. read more

One of the most fascinating and well kept military installations I've been to. The area is so rich in history and the housing is beautiful. With some houses dating back to the 1800's, I've never seen housing taken care of and so well preserved as these. read more

There is a lot to see and do here! So much history, sites and activities! I love it! Even if you have to get a visitors pass to check it out, it is definitely worth it! If you have a short time to see the place, I would recommend planning your trip before you go, because there are lots of things to do that are not obvious to someone just driving through! read more

Great base for history many things to see and do many static displays. Hospital is huge and the Intrepid Center is awesome.

I'll miss it when we leave. We've been living on post since 2011, which is a long time for an Army family, but we love it here. Lots to do all year round and everything is just a few minutes away. Housing has been great and we've never had any issues with crime, drama, maintenance, or a anything. The only complaint are the brutal summers, but that's only 2-3 months out of the year. The post is clean and people around are friendly, it's a very military friendly town with many local stores offering discounts as high as 20-30% off. It's beautiful and it's been our home for three years now, we really got lucky getting stationed here. read more

Fort Sam Houston - The view from the track on Fort Sam one evening - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I lived on base here for almost a year it was okay minus the bugs at night :(

I trained at Ft. Sam 49 years ago, tried to get on base last week at Walters Gate and was rudely refused entry at the Visitor's Center. Even though I had requested permission to visit the base museum, which is open to the public, I also told the officer that I wanted to drive by my old training site. She cut me off, saying, "no reminiscing allowed." I reminded her I had written on the sign-in sheet I wanted to visit the museum, but she said since I mentioned driving around I was banned. My advise to veterans, your service and sacrifice means nothing to the Army today. Less than nothing really, since I didn't see a civilian turned away. If you want to get in Ft. Sam, say only that you're going to the Museum. Good luck. read more

This place has a special place in my heart. My father was a Army physician who was stationed here before the Persian Gulf War. Fort Sam Houston is an extremely historical landmark. I personally just want to thank all the brave men and women who served in our military and all those military personnel that continue to fight for our freedoms. Thank you guys and gals for your service. Happy 4th of July. To all the troops serving over sees be well and come home soon safe and in good spirits. God Bless the States of America. read more

The commisary, shoppetes, and px are great for shopping. The biggest problem you will have are the civilian gate guards. A majority of them are rude and crass and have no regard for respect. I have a military I.D that allows me to use benefits from this post. One guard in particular gave me such a hard problem and another female civilian did as well. The female was so concerned about my inspection sticker that a mini van drove right through the checkpoint when she wasn't looking which caused a base shutdown due to her negligence. This was back in oct 2015 year. My point is that alot of these civilian security guards think theyre above the law and will make your visit a not so fun one. Be aware that these people take their personal problems out on you because they can't disassociate home from work. Never ever have I once been humiliated by a uniformed soldier. I wish the civilians were just as respectful instead of crude. Given any little reason...be warned. You will be BULLIED! read more

I've had it. From being discriminated against over my epilepsy to the conditions of this house. I had to sit outside for hours with my epilepsy only to be threatened with MPs by Natasha in my front yard because she didn't feel my Epilepsy was a priority. Eventually I got an AC that raised our bill up to $300. It took Natasha three months to get that it is not my responsibility. I am epileptic. There are laws that protect us. Now, second time spiders, roaches AND ant infestation that is injuring my dogs. But I deserve the disrespect because YOU don't want to do your job? It's sad that all Lincoln military housing cares about is a good review. Gary, your maintenance manager told me and my husband his supervisors asked him to sway my review. Make it look less negative if you will. Even after hearing that, we still followed all rules and we keep to ourselves. Now, I'm done. This is the worst post I have ever been on in regards to housing and I've lived on Fort Polk. That should say enough. Discrimination and an unclean environment is apparently what you think we deserve. But you want a good review? read more