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Fort Bragg

Fayetteville, NC·Army

Fort Bragg is the largest US military installation in the world by population, home to the 82nd Airborne Division, US Army Special Operations Command, 18th Airborne Corps, and dozens of special operations units. Located near Fayetteville in central North Carolina, the base is within 2 hours of both the Research Triangle's tech and university hub and the beaches of the Outer Banks. Fayetteville has improved significantly with a growing restaurant scene, and the combination of elite missions makes Fort Bragg a career-defining assignment for many soldiers.

Camp Lejeune

Jacksonville, NC·Marine Corps

Camp Lejeune is the home of the II Marine Expeditionary Force and the largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast, with over 150,000 acres of training terrain and direct beach access for amphibious operations. Located near Jacksonville, North Carolina, the base is 40 miles from the beaches of Topsail Island and Emerald Isle, and about 100 miles from both the Raleigh-Durham metro and Wilmington's riverfront entertainment district. Jacksonville is a military-dominated town with improving amenities, and the base's proximity to the beautiful North Carolina coast makes it one of the more desirable Marine assignments.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Tacoma, WA·Joint

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is one of the most strategically important installations in the US, home to I Corps, the 2nd Infantry Division's 7th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 62nd Airlift Wing, and the 1st Special Forces Group. Located between Tacoma and Olympia in western Washington, JBLM provides extraordinary access to the Pacific Northwest's natural wonders including Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, and the Cascade Range. Seattle is 30 miles north, and the combination of world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving metro area, and elite military units makes JBLM one of the most desirable assignments in the joint force.

Nellis AFB

Las Vegas, NV·Air Force

Nellis AFB is home to the Air Force Warfare Center and the famous USAF Weapons School, the graduate-level fighter tactics institution that produces the military's most elite weapons instructors. Located 8 miles northeast of the Las Vegas Strip, Nellis provides the unique experience of living in one of the world's entertainment capitals with 24/7 dining, shows, and nightlife. Nevada has no state income tax, and the base's access to the vast Nevada Test and Training Range makes it one of the premier tactical training environments on Earth.

Fort Campbell

Clarksville, TN·Army

Fort Campbell is home to the legendary 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the only air assault division in the world, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers). Straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border between Clarksville, TN and Hopkinsville, KY, the base is about 65 miles northwest of Nashville with its world-class music scene and entertainment. Clarksville has grown into one of the fastest-growing mid-sized cities in Tennessee with improving amenities and relatively affordable housing.

NAVSTA Norfolk

Norfolk, VA·Navy

Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval station, home port to over 75 ships including multiple aircraft carriers, dozens of squadrons, and headquarters for US Fleet Forces Command and NATO's Allied Command Transformation. Located on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, the station is the anchor of the massive Hampton Roads military complex — the largest concentration of military assets in the world. Norfolk's waterfront downtown has revitalized significantly with excellent seafood restaurants, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and easy access to Virginia Beach's oceanfront.

Camp Pendleton

Oceanside, CA·Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton is the Marine Corps' largest West Coast base and home to I Marine Expeditionary Force, hosting over 40,000 Marines and civilians across 125,000 acres of coastal Southern California terrain. Located between Los Angeles and San Diego along 17 miles of Pacific coastline, the base provides extraordinary access to two of America's greatest metro areas and some of the finest weather in the country. California's cost of living is steep, but Camp Pendleton's ocean-to-mountains training environment and Southern California lifestyle make it one of the most popular Marine assignments.

MacDill AFB

Tampa, FL·Air Force

MacDill AFB is home to two of the most important combatant commands in the US military: US Central Command (USCENTCOM) and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), making it one of the most strategically significant bases in the world. The base occupies a peninsula in Tampa Bay with spectacular water views on three sides, and Tampa itself is a thriving city with professional sports, a vibrant nightlife scene, and Busch Gardens nearby. MacDill is widely considered one of the best quality-of-life assignments in the Air Force thanks to its location, mission, and the broader Tampa Bay area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for PCS planning, neighborhoods, and VA home loan prep.

Start with the installation page for your base, then compare commute ranges, school context, and housing trends. Most families narrow to 2–3 communities and validate by talking to sponsors, local agents, and recent arrivals.

In many cases, yes. Eligible service members can use VA financing during or after a PCS if occupancy timelines and lender documentation requirements are met.

That depends on assignment length, local inventory, and school priorities. Renting first can reduce risk in fast-moving markets, while buying can make sense for longer tours where monthly payments align with BAH.

Even with $0 down VA options, plan for closing costs, inspections, insurance, utilities, and moving overlap. Your budget should include both one-time and monthly ownership costs.

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