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One of the most challenging aspects of the military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS or if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be almost overwhelming.

We here at Army Wife Network want to take the some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

Known for its association with Transportation, Aviation, and the Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Eustis (as its known in the Army world) is formally called Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Developed to meet the needs of the US during World War I, the installation was temporarily transferred to the Bureau of Prisons during the Great Depression before being reactivated to meet the needs of World War II and the Cold War. It has been in continuous operation ever since. It is the home of the 7th Transportation Brigade, currently one of the Army’s most deployed brigades.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fort Eustis is home to the following units:

  • OL-A, 1st Operations Support Squadron
  • 7th Transportation Brigade
  • 93rd Signal Brigade
  • 128th Aviation Brigade
  • 360th Training Squadron Detachment (Helicopter Training)
  • 597th Transportation Brigade
  • 633rd Force Support Division
  • 688th Rapid Port Opening Element
  • 689th Rapid Port Opening Element
  • 690th Rapid Port Opening Element
  • 733rd Civil Engineer Division
  • 733rd Force Support Division
  • 733rd Logistics Readiness Division
  • 733rd Mission Support Group
  • 733rd Security Forces Squadron
  • 832nd Transportation Battalion
  • Criminal Investigation Division (12th Military Police Detachment)
  • U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence—Fort Eustis
  • Installation Management Command—Atlantic Region

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Weather: You can expect to experience all four seasons, but some may be shorter than others. Springtime brings thunderstorms with gusty winds, hail, and occasionally tornadoes. Temperatures reach an average of 58 degrees during March, April, and May. Summers are often hot and humid, but fall is a respite with temperatures in the mid-60s. Snowfall over the winter months averages about seven inches each year with the average temperature in the mid-40s. Hurricanes and Nor’easters are common concerns.

Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone

SPECIFIC POST INFORMATION

To access the installation website, click here. 

Map of the area 

Historical Facts/Landmarks: The land where Fort Eustis now stands was originally named Mulberry Island by the British in 1610 and is rich with history. For 300 years, Mulberry Island was home to Native Americans, colonists, indentured servants, enslaved Africans, soldiers from both sides of the Civil War, freed men and women, and their former owners rebuilding after the Civil War. You can find traces of this history at the more than 230 archaeological sites on Fort Eustis. You can find more about how Fort Eustis has grown and how the US Army used it over the last 100 years here.

HOUSING

On-post Housing is managed by Fort Eustis Family Homes.

Major realty/rental companies in the area: We haven’t received any recommendations from milspouses who have been there/done that, but here is a list of highly-rated companies in the area:

SCHOOLS

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For a list of schools in each district, go here.

On-Post Schools

Off-Post Schools: Children living on post will attend the Middle and High School listed below as part of Newport News Public Schools. Scroll up to the school district list to view all schools in a particular district.

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OFF-POST INFORMATION

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SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS

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Installation Facebook page: Joint Base Langley-Eustis

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SPOUSE TESTIMONIALS

“This is my most favorite duty station we have ever been to, probably because of the great school district we are in and the mild four seasons of weather.” — Erin V.

“Fort Eustis wasn’t even on our radar before we went there—I’d never heard of it—but we were so blessed while there. We’d go back if ever given the chance.” —Jennifer H.

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