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U.S. Military Bases

Every installation has its own housing picture, commute patterns, and local quirks. Start here to learn what daily life looks like at your next duty station.

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U.S. Military Bases

10/24/2026 · 8 min read

Marine Corps Bases in North Carolina: Lejeune, New River, Cherry Point

North Carolina's coast is home to the largest group of Marines on the East Coast. Here is what Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River and MCAS Cherry Point each do, where they sit, and what 2026 housing pay looks like nearby.

By VeteranPCS

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U.S. Military Bases

10/22/2026 · 8 min read

Naval Bases in Florida: Jacksonville, Mayport, Pensacola and More

Florida's Navy bases run from the First Coast to the Panhandle to the Keys. Here is what each one does, which town it is near, and what 2026 housing pay looks like in each area.

By VeteranPCS

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U.S. Military Bases

10/20/2026 · 8 min read

Naval Bases in California: San Diego, Lemoore, Ventura and More

California is home to the Navy's largest West Coast fleet, plus jet bases, test ranges and a graduate school. Here is what each naval base does, where it sits, and how far 2026 housing pay goes nearby.

By VeteranPCS

A Navy aircraft carrier with jets parked on its flight deck moving through a calm channel lined with wooded hills
U.S. Military Bases

10/18/2026 · 8 min read

Naval Bases in Virginia: Norfolk, Oceana, Little Creek and More

Virginia has more Navy than any other state, and most of it sits around Hampton Roads. Here is what each naval base does, which town it is near, and what 2026 housing pay looks like nearby.

By VeteranPCS

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U.S. Military Bases

10/17/2026 · 8 min read

Naval Bases in Washington State: Kitsap, Whidbey and Everett

Washington is home to four major Navy installations, from submarine piers on Hood Canal to Growler jets on Whidbey Island. Here is what each base does, where it sits, and what 2026 housing pay looks like nearby.

By Jason Richesin

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U.S. Military Bases

10/15/2026 · 8 min read

Air Force Bases in Texas: JBSA, Dyess, Sheppard and 2026 BAH

Texas has five Air Force-run bases, from basic training at Lackland to bombers at Dyess and pilot training at Sheppard and Laughlin. Here is what each base does and what 2026 BAH looks like nearby.

By Marc Garcia

Illustration of a military vehicle crossing dry Texas training terrain with live oak trees
U.S. Military Bases

10/13/2026 · 7 min read

Army Bases in Texas: Fort Hood, Fort Bliss and 2026 BAH

Texas is home to some of the Army's biggest posts, plus two major depots. Here is where each one sits, what it does, and what 2026 housing pay looks like nearby.

By Mario Rodriguez

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U.S. Military Bases

10/11/2026 · 7 min read

Army Bases in New York: Fort Drum, West Point and 2026 BAH

New York has four active Army installations, from snowy Fort Drum up north to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. See what each post does, how 2026 housing allowance compares, and how to plan your move.

By Jean Da Silva

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U.S. Military Bases

10/10/2026 · 6 min read

Army Bases in Kentucky: Fort Campbell, Fort Knox and 2026 BAH

Kentucky is home to two of the Army's best-known posts, Fort Campbell and Fort Knox, plus a munitions depot and the Kentucky Guard headquarters. Here is what each one does and what your housing allowance covers.

By VeteranPCS

Aerial view of Diamond Head crater, Waikiki and the Honolulu shoreline on Oahu seen from an airplane window
U.S. Military Bases

10/8/2026 · 6 min read

Air Force Bases in Hawaii: Hickam Field, Bellows and 2026 BAH

Hawaii's Air Force presence centers on Hickam Field, part of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu. Here is what is there, what the smaller sites do, and what your housing allowance covers on the island.

By VeteranPCS

Snow-covered mountain ranges seen from an aircraft window, with the wing in the foreground
U.S. Military Bases

10/6/2026 · 6 min read

Air Force Bases in Alaska: JBER, Eielson, Clear and 2026 BAH

Alaska has two big Air Force bases, one in Anchorage and one near Fairbanks, plus a remote Space Force radar station. Here is what each one does, what life is like, and what your housing allowance covers.

By VeteranPCS

Red sandstone formations at Garden of the Gods with snow-capped Pikes Peak behind them near Colorado Springs
U.S. Military Bases

10/4/2026 · 8 min read

Air Force Bases in Colorado: The Academy, Space Force Bases and BAH

Colorado has one Air Force base by name, the Air Force Academy, plus four former Air Force installations that now belong to the Space Force. Here is what each one does and what housing allowance covers nearby.

By VeteranPCS

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