Military service isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle that shapes individuals in profound ways. The camaraderie and shared experiences that come with serving in the armed forces create friendships that can last a lifetime. Whether you served side by side in combat or shared moments of laughter during downtime, those connections hold a special place in your heart.
In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining connections can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to friends and colleagues from our past. Finding and reconnecting with old military friends can be a truly rewarding endeavor, and RallyPoint is here to make that easier than ever.
RallyPoint serves as a virtual hub for military personnel, Veterans and their families. It’s a place where the military community can come together, share stories, exchange advice and, yes, reconnect with old friends. The platform’s design and military-focused features make finding and connecting with former comrades a seamless experience.
The first step in reuniting with old military friends on RallyPoint is to create an account—if you haven’t already. Once you’re logged in, there are several ways you can go about finding your old friends:
- Search by name: RallyPoint has a robust search feature that allows you to look up individuals by name. This is particularly useful if you remember the names of your friends but don’t have any other specific details.
- Add units to your profile: One of the standout features of RallyPoint is the ability to add units you’ve served with to your profile page. By doing this, you make it easier for others who served in the same unit to find you. This is especially handy if you’ve lost touch with fellow unit members over the years.
- Browse unit pages: RallyPoint hosts dedicated pages for military units, which can be incredibly useful for finding old friends. If you know the unit your friend served in, you can navigate to that unit’s page and see if they’re listed as a member.
- Explore mutual connections: RallyPoint often suggests connections based on mutual friends and unit affiliations. These suggestions can lead you to people you may have lost touch with.
Once you’ve located your old friends on RallyPoint, it’s time to reach out and reconnect. Sending a connection request is the first step in rekindling your relationship. The platform also offers private messaging, which allows you to catch up and share stories in a more personal space.
RallyPoint isn’t just about finding old friends; it’s a community where you can continue to share your military journey. You can post updates, share photos and videos, and engage in discussions about various military-related topics. By staying active on the platform, you increase your chances of connecting with even more familiar faces from your past. By leveraging features like profile unit affiliations and robust search capabilities, you can locate and reach out to those with whom you shared some of your most impactful experiences. So, whether you’re looking to reminisce about the good times or catch up on each other’s post-military journeys, RallyPoint provides the ideal platform to make those connections once again.
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I am a Nam vet wife. I read the post on the suicide prevention page sent to me by the VA newsletter and would like the permission of Nam Vet Denis LeClair to repost – also copy and print his comment to send to those who ought read what he said.
I’ve yet to ask to be a part of RallyPoint – facebook is a bit much for me sometimes. Can you, could you, would you find for me a contact for Denis LeClair – Nam vet – he wrote of the genetic after effects of his exposures and said, “…am I number 23?”
I appreciate that someone started this site. I think it is a great idea.
I’m looking for any Aviation Electricians Mates from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, NC, who served during the years 1964, 1965, and 1966.
Looking for MCB5 Seabees from the DongHa deployment 67-6& . I was in Charlie Co.
looking for my buddies of my old unit.
4th Leonard Wood 4th engineer battalion.
Fort Kobbe, Fort Clayton Panama City Panama.
When were you there and what group A B C D E F ?
To any airman stationed at HQ 5th AF, Fuchu City, Japan from June 1968 – June 1970. I worked in TACOPS and then 5th AF Command Center. At the time MG McGee was commander of 5th AF, his successor was MG McKee.
Command Center personnel included: Lt Col Milan, Capt Richard P High, Maj Guero, Col Mimms. I was NCOIC.
Also, to any airman stationed at Bien Hoa AB, III DASC, from June 1970 – Jan 1972. Our housing was at Train Compound within the City of Bien Hoa (away from Bien Hoa AB). We had jeeps for driving to work and back, along the way we always passed “Cheap Charlies” store.
Army 1966-1969; Vietnam 2-28-1967 to 9-26-1968; HHD 39th Signal Bn. Vung Tau / Bearcat/ Xuan Loc; SP-5 ;
Basic Ft. Dix; After Nam- Fort Meade / Fort Hood
Looking for any airmen stationed at Malmstrom AFB, MT from 1973-1976 working on Minuteman missile systems.
Looking for people stationed at Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL MEDDAC Co from November 1978-August 1983.
1. Looking for members of the Communications Platoon 1st Battle Group 26th Infantry in Baumholder Germany 1960-1962.
2. Members of Commo Platoon HQTR’S. Company 1st Air Calvery in VIET NAM June 65 to September 66.
Looking for Jon Kennedy from Moffett Field aimd division, 81 – 86′.
To anyone who served in the 264th Army Band at Ft. Shafter, HI from September 1966 through August 1968. I’ve learned that two of the band members passed on. Tom Puglisi, who was a fine clarinetist and was the unit’s mail clerk died about 4 years ago from cancer. Ed Hockersmith, who played tuba and was a conductor with a US Army Reserve Band in South Central PA for a number of years. Ed suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and died just this past year. I wish that I could track down Ken Axler who played clarinet and studied with me at the Philadelphia Musical Academy from 1969-1973 after we were discharged. I was his best man when he married in 1972. My best wishes to everyone else that served with us.
Looking for anyone who was in the 1st Infantry, 26th Battle Group’s Davy Crocket Platoon in 1963 or 1964.
I found one buddy who lives in Chattanooga, TN. A. Hubbard I was injured in basic training but served in Fort Knox, KY from April 1990 to August 1990 I need to find all of my Tanker buddies including Cannon, Adams, “Staphsling”, “Laggatoota”, Brown and most of the dudes in Alpha 213, 3rd platoon, 2nd battalion!
I am looking for a Ptrick Haney who’s dad was good frieends with my dad in WWII. I think he was on a sub, the S29 or Uss Grunion.
RallyPoint is not a site for anyone who took an oath to defend the US Constitution. It’s a site for extreme leftists to target, harass and ultimately censor their political opposition. The site admins and management do not believe in free speech.
Cpl Kirk S. USMC 1985-1993
Have you drunk the trumpaide? What are you talking about? This is a place to find your buddies and connect with others you may have served with. Keep your cultish ideas to your self.
What a crock of sh-t! Keep those stupid opinions to yourself Cpl Kirk.
I’m looking for Al Morris or Dick Mears. Would have been in Vietnam in January 26, 1970.
Looking for friends that was in G Battery 29 TH Search Lights 1967 TO 1968
Is there anyone out the who was on Xmas Island during the nuclear tests in 1962
Looking for those who might have been with B Troop 1/10 Cav in Vietnam from March thru December of 1968.
Looking for Parris Island Platoon #361 graduates graduating on October 16,1974.
Trying to locate, Philipe Payne (AOC/S/M), last contact was Top of the Mark CPO Club, NAS Cubi Pt., RP while his ship was in port USS Coral Sea. A. P. Arballo
Looking for Kevin knotts, Staion HHC 2/39th Inf Bn. 1978. Ft.Lewis. Wa 98433
Veterans that were at Edgewood Arsenal .
Looking for any members of the Unit Bands
Looking for Al Morris and Dick Mears, from Fire Base Burmingham, in Vietnam. I have photos of the two of you on January 26, 1970
I served with the Commander 7th Fleet 1962, Unit Band 129 -1964; Commander US Forces Japan, 1963-1966, Unit Band
THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE.
USS Missouri BB-63 out of Long Beach,CA. ; Operation Dessert Shield/Storm 3rd Deck Division. RTC/NTC San Diego,CA Company 019. C.C. 1st Class P.O. Newman R.M. & 1st Class B.T. Carty.
Looking for model Carter and Larry Hollifield stationed at Clark Air Force Base 1970 and 1971
I’m looking for anyone that served with me at Ft. Campbell,KY, with the 101st Abn. Div Air Assault.in 1977/78.
Looking for Jimmie W. Greene, Company clerk B Btry 5th missile Battalion in Germany 1959- 1962-
Anyone with VXE-6 Helo crew between 1971-1974
Looking for Drill Sgt C. Goodman Ft . Leonard Wood, 1982-1983
Looking for anyone who was with the 194th Medical Dispensary in Vietnam??
Looking for soldiers who served with First Cav. Div. 15TH TC in Nam in 69. We were a Helo outfit.
Anyone out there who served on either the USS Wiltsie (DD716) or USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG 7), homeport San Diego, approximate years 1971 – 1972?
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Hello my name is b becht could someone direct me to a working vso office in n.y I keep getting tel # that’s recording no person.thk you
What part of New York are you in? So we know where to look for a VSO also check with your local VFW or Legion
I am glad I found this site rather than searching on face book.
Looking for shipmates USS Nitroae23 B Div 1965-67 and Cadmusar14 67 – 68
looking for my friends aboard the uss wasp, oe division
Anyone out there that served with Alpha Company 1st Bn.511th Infantry 11th Air Assualt Division and later made into 1st Cav Airmobile Division?
It would have been nice if you would have had a link button to RallyPoints website…
USAF MSgt Munitions Maintenance Technician 46170/2WO71 June 1977 To July 2001
Looking for crew of the USS Benjamin starter pearl Harbor 1919 90 for.
Looking for a staff Sargent Compton we both live at Fallbrook California and went to same church.
Looking for a staff sergeant Compton in 1969 was stationed at Camp Pendleton lived in fallbrook we both went to same church. We were involved in auto accident. I need to get in contact with him.
Looking for anyone who was in 7th squadron, Air Force OCS class 60A or 60B.
Cannot sign in to Rallypoint//////
Why is Rally Point even associated with the VA? Their sign up is a bogus as it gets, super waste of an individual’s efforts to sign up.
Trying to reunite with old shipmates
I am really excited to have a forum like this. Many thanks to the VA
Looking forward to this group
Anyone familiar with the Military Micronutrient Formula ?
Hey guys…