SCSC Wallops Island - On and Off Base Information
SCSC Wallops Island Housing Information
SCSC Wallops Island Housing and Information:
Location: Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) is co-located with NASA at the Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC is a highly sophisticated facility uniquely located in a rural setting on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Virginia, which is famous for its wildlife refuge and unspoiled shorelines. Our mission is to provide integrated warfare systems in a maritime environment for fleet operations, testing, evaluating, training, research and development. SCSC is an Echelon III Navy command under the Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems.
Cost of Living: Lower than the U.S. National Average
Base Operator: 757-824-1692
Area Population: 38,000 in Accomack County Virginia.
Schools: SCSC Wallops Island does not have a DODDS School, however there are a number of excellent public and independent schools in the local area for Kindergarten through Grade 12. SCSC family housing children attend various Accomack County Public Schools. Other school systems in the area include:
- Broadwater Academy
- Holly Grove Christian School
- Accomack County Public Schools
- Northampton County Virginia Public Schools
- Worcester County Maryland Schools
- Somerset County Maryland School
Fleet and Family Support Center: FFSC 757-444-2102, Norfolk, VA
Housing: Navy housing at Wallops Island consists of 20 duplex units located in Skeeter Lane. The Wallops Housing Office has recently been recognized with a "Best in the Industry" rating for providing the highest level of quality service to residents. Call the Navy Family Housing Office, at 757-824-5381, for availability.
Base Location
30 Battle Groups Way
Wallops Island, VA 23337