Any advice for a National Guard Sn NCO that’s PCS’ing to Washington Military District?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:57:54 -0400

I’ve been picked up for a 1-3 year COADOS tour in the DC area. I’ve mobilized and deployed 4 times overseas but never done a PCS w/family stateside. Any and all advice is appreciated.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Nov 3 at 2018 10:37 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 22:37:12 -0400

Washington is a heck of a tour. You and your family will enjoy yourselves immensely.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Nov 3 at 2018 10:56 PM

SSG Steven Borders — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 22:56:50 -0400

Where are you going in DC. We lived on Ft. Belvoir in Woodlawn Village. Very nice area great running path. I commuted to Annicosta Boiling, DC every day. A lot of people lived in Woodbridge, Manassas got backed up a lot but nice place to live. We lived in the Alexandria area. If you can get on base I would do. The VA schools are better than DC if you have kids. If you need more info let me know SFC Private RallyPoint Member . I will be glad to help.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 4 at 2018 7:23 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 07:23:37 -0500

If your Family is coming with you, you need to do an advance search on housing. While the military allots for BAH in the region your life style and what you are used to where you are will likely not be afforded. Other than that listen to your Guard Brothers. Thank you for your service.