Naval base locations. (need some input)

cootees · 05-23-2008, 07:05 AM

So my wife has decided to join the navy which means we will have to pack up and move after she gets out of school. We are trying to make together a list of our first choices to move to.

My 4runner is a big part of my life as is my family so ideally we would stay on the east coast but probably move to further south. Maybe Florida or so. I am not real familiar with the terrain towards the southern naval stations but do any of these bases have good mountainous terrain for me to play on within a short driving distance?

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breknraj · 05-23-2008, 07:23 AM

While your wife can certainly make requests for certain duty stations (dream sheets), the Navy is going to station her where they want her, depending on her skills, and the Navy's needs. You have to be prepared to end up just about anywhere.

Military spouses and families are often overlooked for their contribution to the country. By supporting the military family member, they are sometimes in even tougher positions, emotionally, than the person in direct service. It can be rough to go through, but it is a necessary evil of being a military spouse/family.

I remember hearing a saying when I was a kid - The Navy wife, the toughest job in the Navy. The sentiment is true for all branches, and in our current times, all spouses.

cootees · 05-23-2008, 07:31 AM

Thanks.. if it were up to me she wouldn't be going but there is not much that I can do but support her in her decisions.

We are aware that they can stick her pretty much anywhere but we still have to fill out the dream sheet and cross our fingers.

Paul H. · 05-23-2008, 07:53 AM

Want to stay on the east coast then your options are limited. Norfolk, Charelston SC, Jacksonville Fla, I believe there are several bases up in New England too. How about the Pacific Northwest? As said before, they will send her where they want to whether it be overseas or n either coast.

cootees · 05-23-2008, 08:21 AM

http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bases/navbases.html

It looks like there are several bases in the southeast.

Everything we try to get will be in the south. We will only move to the north if it is a must.

Still which base is the most fruitful as far as mountainous trails are concerned.

Paul H. · 05-23-2008, 03:00 PM

If you want mountainous trails then anything south of Atlanta is a nogo.

fastkevman · 05-23-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cootees

Thanks.. if it were up to me she wouldn't be going but there is not much that I can do but support her in her decisions.

We are aware that they can stick her pretty much anywhere but we still have to fill out the dream sheet and cross our fingers.

Why is she so set on joining if you aren't for it, as a divorcee I can tell you that could be BIG trouble in the future.

On one hand if you go along with it you may end up resenting her terribly, especially if you end up somewhere you hate being.

On the other hand if its truly her lifes desire and not just a whim she could resent you if she didn't join because she knows you're not into it.

When I joined the Navy they told me and everyone else I met all kinds of great stuff just to get us to sign.....they rarely keep ANY promises whether its in writing or not......once you sign you are their property....period.

When I was in school after boot-camp I had a buddy that was from LA Cali and he was going to be stationed at Norfolk, I am from PA and was going to LongBeach (Snoopdogg territory), we had the same rate and school so we tried to get it switched, they wouldn't do it and never gave us a good reason why....they don't have to.

I enjoyed my time in Cali and was stationed on a great ship in one of the best battle groups, plus I did shore duty at LongBeach (closed) and San Diego.

I saw LOTS of failed marriages and in the end when I got hurt they tossed me away like I was garbage(you're just property to them).

Sounds like you guys should have a couple of long talks with each other and some ex-military to see what its like.

I will say though even with as tough as it was and the bad feelings I had being Medically Discharged like I was worthless, I still don't regret it.

KellyKel · 05-23-2008, 04:49 PM

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KellyKel · 05-23-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul H.

How about the Pacific Northwest?

TIMES ELEVENTY BILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you love the outdoors, you will love Washington State. It's the best state in the nation. We have it all. Ocean, Mountains, Rolling Farmlands, Desert, Rain Forests, Snow in the winter, Sun in the summer, Lakes, Rivers, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and the Wheeling!?!!! OMG!!!! THE WHEELING!!!

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Walker Valley:

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WA NAVY LOCATIONS

Silverdale, WA

Commander
Navy Region Northwest
1103 Hunley Road
Silverdale, WA 98315-1199
Base Information: 360-396-6111 • DSN: 744-6111

Commander
Naval Base Kitsap
1100 Hunley Road
Silverdale, WA 98315-1199
Base Information: 360-396-6111 • DSN: 744-6111

Bremerton, WA

Commander
Naval Base Kitsap
1100 Hunley Road
Silverdale, WA 98315-1199
Base Information: 360-396-6111 • DSN: 744-6111

Everett, WA

Commanding Officer
Naval Station Everett
2000 West Marine View
Everett, WA 98207-5001
Base Information: 425-304-3000 • DSN: 727-3000

Whidbey Island, WA

Commanding Officer
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
3730 North Charles Porter Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5000
Base Information: 360-257-2211 • DSN: 820-2211

cootees · 05-23-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastkevman

Why is she so set on joining if you aren't for it, as a divorcee I can tell you that could be BIG trouble in the future.

On one hand if you go along with it you may end up resenting her terribly, especially if you end up somewhere you hate being.

On the other hand if its truly her lifes desire and not just a whim she could resent you if she didn't join because she knows you're not into it.

When I joined the Navy they told me and everyone else I met all kinds of great stuff just to get us to sign.....they rarely keep ANY promises whether its in writing or not......once you sign you are their property....period.

When I was in school after boot-camp I had a buddy that was from LA Cali and he was going to be stationed at Norfolk, I am from PA and was going to LongBeach (Snoopdogg territory), we had the same rate and school so we tried to get it switched, they wouldn't do it and never gave us a good reason why....they don't have to.

I enjoyed my time in Cali and was stationed on a great ship in one of the best battle groups, plus I did shore duty at LongBeach (closed) and San Diego.

I saw LOTS of failed marriages and in the end when I got hurt they tossed me away like I was garbage(you're just property to them).

Sounds like you guys should have a couple of long talks with each other and some ex-military to see what its like.

I will say though even with as tough as it was and the bad feelings I had being Medically Discharged like I was worthless, I still don't regret it.

Yaeh, I understand. I was medically discharged from the Marines. Her father was in the navy and passed away while she was still young, so I know that is where some of the influence is coming from. She wants to follow in her fathers footsteps.

This is something she has wanted to do way before she met me so I know she has thought about it long and hard and trust me when I tell you that I gave her my .02 about her joining.

I have tried telling her what exactly she is getting into and that once she is in she can't back out. She says that she understands but I know she doesn't. There is no way to completely understand without being there first hand.

It is exactly like you said though. If I stop her from going then she will hold it over my head. So there is not really much of an option for me but to support her in the decision. With that said we have gotten into some pretty heated discussions over this for a couple months before I finally told her that she could do it.

Who knows, maybe she will enjoy it maybe she won't but she will have to learn from her mistake... and maybe I will hold that over her head one day.

reggie 00 · 05-23-2008, 10:27 PM

What is her rate?

When i was going thru C school we picked our next station according to class rank.

How is she doing in school?

Make sure you like the side you choose.
When i was in it was almost impossible to switch coasts ie East to West.

So make sure you like the side she picks cause you will more than likely be there awhile.

jjrgr21 · 05-24-2008, 06:28 AM

if she goes into the medical field, it's likely that she would get Bethesda navy hospitol, in bethesda MD, but thats only if she's going as an officer, and medical

otherwise plan on the west coast

cootees · 05-24-2008, 07:13 AM

She is going in for intelligence. Not sure if their are certain bases that she goes to or not for that field.

toyotaman11 · 05-25-2008, 05:18 AM

the wheelin' bug bit me while i was in san diego. lots of cool places to go out there. been several years but i recall a placs so. of san diego on i-5 .

jjrgr21 · 05-25-2008, 06:18 AM

intel is the main stop-loss MOS, a buddy of mine is still stop lossed from 2001, so keep in mind that if this is not a career, then she might be there for a lot longer.

cootees · 05-29-2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyKel

TIMES ELEVENTY BILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you love the outdoors, you will love Washington State. It's the best state in the nation. We have it all. Ocean, Mountains, Rolling Farmlands, Desert, Rain Forests, Snow in the winter, Sun in the summer, Lakes, Rivers, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and the Wheeling!?!!! OMG!!!! THE WHEELING!!!

A buddy of mine just got back from a trip to Spokane and took some pictures out at the cascades. I must say that is a beautiful area. It has opened my eyes a bit more to adding washington to the list.

05-23-2008, 07:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	While your wife can certainly make requests for certain duty stations (dream sheets), the Navy is going to station her where they want her, depending on her skills, and the Navy's needs. You have to be prepared to end up just about anywhere. Military spouses and families are often overlooked for their contribution to the country. By supporting the military family member, they are sometimes in even tougher positions, emotionally, than the person in direct service. It can be rough to go through, but it is a necessary evil of being a military spouse/family. I remember hearing a saying when I was a kid - The Navy wife, the toughest job in the Navy. The sentiment is true for all branches, and in our current times, all spouses. __________________ Raj : 1960 Homo Sapien. 192cm, Blonde, Blue. Soon to lose spare tire. Worf : 1990 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 5 speed, Inca Red Metallic. 3.4 converted, with Taco 5 spoke alloys, 275/65R16 BFG AT K/Os. Soon to add rear e-locker.

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cootees Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 919	Thanks.. if it were up to me she wouldn't be going but there is not much that I can do but support her in her decisions. We are aware that they can stick her pretty much anywhere but we still have to fill out the dream sheet and cross our fingers. __________________ -- '90 4Runner 2Dr 3.0 / sas /OME 860 coils / rear e-locker / 32's/ MC Rear bumper / TG Sliders / surco basket / cobra 18 wxstII / ISR / Magnaflow exhaust

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cootees Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 919	http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bases/navbases.html It looks like there are several bases in the southeast. Everything we try to get will be in the south. We will only move to the north if it is a must. Still which base is the most fruitful as far as mountainous trails are concerned. __________________ -- '90 4Runner 2Dr 3.0 / sas /OME 860 coils / rear e-locker / 32's/ MC Rear bumper / TG Sliders / surco basket / cobra 18 wxstII / ISR / Magnaflow exhaust

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jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	if she goes into the medical field, it's likely that she would get Bethesda navy hospitol, in bethesda MD, but thats only if she's going as an officer, and medical otherwise plan on the west coast __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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cootees Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 919	She is going in for intelligence. Not sure if their are certain bases that she goes to or not for that field. __________________ -- '90 4Runner 2Dr 3.0 / sas /OME 860 coils / rear e-locker / 32's/ MC Rear bumper / TG Sliders / surco basket / cobra 18 wxstII / ISR / Magnaflow exhaust

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toyotaman11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: goshen ,ind Posts: 616	the wheelin' bug bit me while i was in san diego. lots of cool places to go out there. been several years but i recall a placs so. of san diego on i-5 . __________________ its all fun & games till someone gets an eye put out.. then it's fun & games you can't see !!! 100 extra hp...maybe once. Then it will sound like shaking a soda can with thumb tacks http://s499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/dirtymoney427/ <click to see my slide show.

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jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	intel is the main stop-loss MOS, a buddy of mine is still stop lossed from 2001, so keep in mind that if this is not a career, then she might be there for a lot longer. __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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