One of the most challenging aspects of the military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS, or if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be almost overwhelming. We here at Mission: Milspouse want to take the some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Embrace your Base series.
Here you can find information about duty stations around the country, from the the Pacific Northwest location of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to the opposite corner of the United States at Fort Benning on the border of Georgia and Alabama, and everywhere in between. We even showcase locations in Japan, South Korea, Germany, Belgium, and Italy. In total, we feature 45 locations around the globe, adding more regularly, expanding to apply to all branches.
Our Mission: Milspouse Command Team and Band of Bloggers (and their milspouse tribes) have helped to compile installation-specific information to help you no matter what installation becomes your new home. We have insider details regarding local realtors, off-post health care options, specific installation information, spouse testimonials, social media connections, hidden gems of the area, and things you have to do before you leave. You can plan how to make the most of your new location before you even arrive and make connections with other spouses who are already there using social media groups.
If you have additional tips, information, connections, or personal testimonials about any of our military locations, email us via the button below to help out your fellow military spouses.
EYB: USAREC in Nashville, TN
USAREC Nashville is part of the 3rd Recruiting Brigade, and the Nashville Battalion encompasses more than 60,000 miles in 165 counties that span across Tennessee, Kentucky, and portions of Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, this battalion includes three Military Entrance Processing Stations—two of which are in Tennessee (and one in Kentucky) and operates through 37 recruiting stations.
EYB: Fort Bliss, Texas
Located at the foot of Franklin Mountains lies Fort Bliss, Texas, the hub of the US Army 1st Armored Division. It is the home of training future Sergeant Majors, as well as the home of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 5th Armored Bridge, and 93rd Military Police Battalion. The area always seems to be growing and changing, so there may be many more things you find when arriving at Fort Bliss and surrounding El Paso Area. Enjoy the breathtaking views of mountain ranges, the near year-round sunshine and the many things to do offered in the area.
EYB: USAG Benelux
Located in south-eastern providence of Limburg, Netherlands next to Belgium and Luxemburg, lies USAG Benelux-Schinnen, Netherlands. It is called a tri-country base, serving Belgium, Germany, and The Netherlands. USAG Benelux-Schinnen is the most widely dispersed garrison in United States Army Europe.
EYB: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Fort Belvoir is located on the Virginia-Maryland border, relatively close to the nation’s capital. Fort Belvoir is surrounded by other cities, making this location a more metropolitan area than other duty stations. Fort Belvoir includes three components—the main base, Davison Army Airfield, and Fort Belvoir North Area—and houses two major command headquarters, 10 major commands, 19 Army agencies, eight Reserve and Guard elements, and elements from other military branches.
EYB: Fort Greely, Alaska
Located at the official end of the Alcan Highway, the highway connecting the contiguous United States to Alaska, in the very small community of Delta Junction, Fort Greely is situated between the White Mountains and the Alaska Range. It is home to the nation’s arsenal of ground-based interceptor missiles. The post also hosts the Army’s Cold Regions Test Center and supports rotational units who train in the Donnelly Training Area, also known as the DTA. Fort Greely is also the only installation to close under BRAC and reopen.
EYB: Fort Meade, Maryland
Located in Maryland, midway between the cities of Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C., Fort George G. Meade lies four miles east of Interstate 95 and one-half mile east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Fort Meade is situated within the communities of Odenton, Laurel, Severn, Jessup, and Columbia. BWI Airport is a convenient 20 minutes away from Fort Meade.
EYB: Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
Fort Dix, as it is commonly known, is actually Join Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. As an Army base, Fort Dix was consolidated with neighboring Navy and Air Force facilities in 2009 to comprise one single secure facility. It is a training base under the jurisdiction of Army Installation Management Command and is located approximately 18 miles south of Trenton, New Jersey. It is the only tri-service base in the United States Department of Defense and includes units from all five branches of the Armed Forces.
EYB: Red River Army Depot, Texas
Red River Army Depot is located in the area commonly known as the “Four States Area” and is situated in Northeast Texas. Its primary mission is the maintenance of tactical wheeled vehicles as well as the Army’s light tracked combat vehicle fleet.
EYB: Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Camp Humphreys, South Korea is the Army’s largest installation in the Pacific. It is located near the border between North and South Korea.
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