Location: NAS Whiting Field is located in the Northwest Florida Panhandle near the city of Milton. The Whiting Field/Milton area is noted for its pleasant overall quality of life and relaxed atmosphere. Located in Santa Rosa County, Milton along with neighboring City of Pace, has a large military retiree population and is definitely considered a Military Town.
Whiting Field NAS Schools: Santa Rosa has 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools and 6 high schools, there are also several private/parochial schools in the area. Milton also has one vocational/technical school. For a complete listing of schools in Santa Rosa County , school curricula, bus routes, or school zones visit the Santa Rosa County website.
Whiting Field NAS Housing: The Whiting Pines Navy Family Housing, a Public-Private Venture community is available to both officers and enlisted. Whiting Pines Navy Family Housing offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes with many amenities. Contact the Family Housing Office for more information, 850-626-6202.
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Pensacola is home to the minor league baseball team, The Blue Wahoos. The team plays in the gorgeous bayfront stadium, located downtown right on the Pensacola Bay. The Blue Wahoos play over 70 games in Pensacola, with the season running April through the end of August. Tickets range from $6-13 and children under 2 are free. Fun Baseball in Pensacola Throughout the season, there are special events weekly at the games. From fireworks to giveaways, almost every game features something special. Thursdays are often deemed “Thirsty Thursdays” and feature $1 hotdogs and beers while Sundays are “Fami... read more
With the gorgeous weather, it just makes sense for Pensacola to be an active city. People are always out walking, biking, or just enjoying the sun. There are also many runners in Pensacola, as well as 5K/10K races and half/full marathons. However running is not limited to the athletic. Pensacola running clubs make running fun and enjoyable for people of all athletic abilities. Running clubs are hosted by a different restaurant and/or bar downtown almost every night of the week. People gather, usually around 6pm, to walk, jog, or run a three-mile route through downtown and along the water. Aft... read more
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