PCS to JBLM - Fort Lewis

2014-08-20T11:38:35-04:00

I will be heading there in October. I was looking for expectations of the Base and surrounding areas. Also, if possible, advice on being a communications NCO in an all Signal unit and transitioning to a more combat focused unit.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2014 11:59 AM

2014-08-20T11:59:10-04:00

I've heard nothing but good things about JBLM. Only thing is the rain...lol. Also Im told alot of the housing doesnt have central air due to the fact that it doesnt get that hot in the summer.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2014 5:28 PM

2014-08-20T17:28:57-04:00

Hey Sgt Blake -- we (JBLM) are definately not as warm as San Antone, but it is not as brown either!!! Are summers are great (it's rained maybe 5 days since June), not too hot in the day, and cools off nicely at night.

There is good and bad about all the surrounding towns.. I live in Olympia, which is a little smaller and less hectic than Tacoma, but we still have a Mall and lots of good eats. I know quite a bit about the real-estate market, so if you have any home questions, just ask!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2014 6:10 PM

2014-08-24T18:10:05-04:00

Expect to get wet A LOT, expect it to rain A LOT, get used to yuppies and pot smoking hippie tree hugging liberals.
As with an base there are good and bad areas, so watch out for Lakewood. Traffic on the 5 will drive ya nuts.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 1:24 AM

2014-12-20T01:24:05-05:00

What unit are you with?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Dec 20 at 2014 1:53 AM

2014-12-20T01:53:48-05:00

How do you like the new unit?