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Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the state of Virginia. It is very spread out with a different feel to each area. The different areas in this guide are: Oceanfront Area, Chesapeake Bay Area near Little Creek, Town Center Area, NAS Oceana Area, Courthouse/Amphitheater, Indian River, South Holland Road, and Kempsville Area. Best Neighborhoods in Virginia Beach 1. OCEANFRONT AREA Virginia Beach is surrounded by water on 2 sides. The Atlantic Ocean provides a typical beachy area with a boardwalk lined with restaurants and bars. The Oceanfront’s boardwalk has been in transition for the ... read more

There are several cities near the Naval Post Graduate School, The Presidio of Monterey, and the US Coast Guard Station in which families can choose from when orders arrive (finally!) to move to Central California. Two of the most popular options are the communities of Monterey and Pacific Grove. Both are ideally located for an easy commute, have stunning scenery, and in general, have a “boy I am lucky to live here vibe.” There a few factors that should be mentioned, however, when house hunting becomes part of the process. Suggestions to Consider When PCSing to Monterey, California A. Monterey... read more

Where are the best neighborhoods for a military family in Colorado Springs? This is a very common question that is asked when military families get new orders to the Colorado Springs area. Here is a list of the top neighborhood reviews for Colorado Springs: One reviewer said... Briargate - "We lived in Briargate neighborhoods, more specifically Fairfax. The elementary school is in the neighborhood and there are lots of paths for walking, parks etc. It is an amazing neighborhood with an easy commute to Peterson AFB. We loved it so much we bought land there to retire." Another said..... Wolf Ra... read more

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, Author, Public Speaker, and Founder of two non- profits benefitting Veterans and First-Responders is originally from Detroit, Michigan. Ryan enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11, and Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to Team SEVEN, completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor. website: http://www.sonsoftheflag.org In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Ryan was riding atop a Humvee manning the gun turret in enemy territory, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised e... read more

Hampton Roads is home of the largest Navy Base and has over 16 bases surrounding the area. Below is a list of the Hampton Roads Military Bases along with a map. If you are PCSing to the area, it's very important to research the area ahead of time and figure out the best place to live. Things to take into consideration are commute time, tunnel system , type of home or neighborhood, school system, and proximity to the beach or bay. Military Town Advisor has over 100neighborhood and area reviewsfor the surrounding area. When searching for military homes for sale or rent , read the reviews to get... read more