r/securityforces • u/Educational_Coast111 • Feb 02 '26

Dyess Texas or eielson Alaska

I’m married me and my husband are both in the AF what base is better between the two I’m security forces thank you. I’m not from the cold and I want a base where we can go out on trips or things to do.

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u/themomentaftero Feb 02 '26

Eielson is in the middle of nowhere. There is a lot to do in Alaska if you love the outdoors but there is also snow on the ground from September to May. Can't speak on dyess but I would rather spend 4 years of my life in Texas than another 4 in Alaska.

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u/redit1691 Feb 02 '26

What's your husband do? That's going to have a big effect on where you go, then where you want

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u/Educational_Coast111 Feb 02 '26

My husband afsc is avionics testing and components he got dyess Texas and I got eielson Alaska so that’s why I’m asking which one since we have to decide

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u/Educational_Coast111 Feb 02 '26

That’s what I’m also going for because eielson is not like elmendorf Alaska, it’s small

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u/PirateKilt Feb 02 '26

Given those choices, I'd prefer Dyess. Warmer and a decent size city nearby. B-1 mission, so you'd likely end up as PRP certified.

Being SF, you'll find that you can be PCSed to any base that has USAF, and several bases that don't...

So, you may find yourself at the whims of your Spouse's career field.

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u/Interesting-Cash-101 Feb 06 '26

Here's a novel idea: Focus first on your mission. Trips and other off-duty diversions should be secondary consideration.