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Insider Installation Guides

Discover firsthand insights from military spouses who have lived at various installations. Don't waste time trying to figure out your new surroundings—grab this list of favorites compiled by other military families.

From the best local spots to essential services, our guides offer everything you need to settle in quickly and confidently.

Beth Runkle
Oct 12th, 2024
2
min read
Insider Installation Guides

Insider Guide to Columbus Air Force Base (Columbus, MS):

A quick guide to life near Columbus Air Force Base, MS, featuring military-friendly churches, outdoor recreation spots, nearby cities to visit, local restaurants, and community tips. It highlights the area’s close-knit community, strong faith options, and great outdoor life—with limited entertainment and school challenges.
Insider Guide to Columbus Air Force Base (Columbus, MS):
Beth Runkle
Sep 28th, 2024
2
min read
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Insider Guide to National Capitol Region (Pentagon, Andrews Air Force Base, Fort Belvoir, Fort Meade, and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling):

There are numerous military bases and posts in the Washington D.C. greater area. Since military families tend to live all over the National Capitol Region, this guide combines the insider favorites for the entire region, including locations in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. To narrow down your area, just look for the state you live near.
Insider Guide to National Capitol Region (Pentagon, Andrews Air Force Base, Fort Belvoir, Fort Meade, and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling):
Beth Runkle
Sep 15th, 2024
2
min read
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Insider Guide to Joint Base San Antonio, TX (Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, and Fort Sam Houston):

Insider guide to help ease your transition to your new military assignment at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX). Read on for all the insider tips, favorites, and local gems.
Insider Guide to Joint Base San Antonio, TX (Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, and Fort Sam Houston):
Beth Runkle
Aug 31st, 2024
2
min read
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Insider Guide to Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks, AK):

Insider guide to help ease your transition to your new military assignment at Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks, Alaska). Read on for all the insider tips, favorites, and local gems.
Insider Guide to Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks, AK):
Beth Runkle
Aug 23rd, 2024
2
min read
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Insider Guide to Cannon Air Force Base (Clovis, NM)

This guide highlights life near Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico, covering military-friendly churches, local recreation, and nearby weekend getaways. It features family favorites like Five Heart Farms, Saint Barnard Farms, Ute Lake State Park, and destinations such as Roswell, Santa Fe, and Carlsbad Caverns. The post also includes annual events like the Curry County Fair and Wings N Wheels Air Display, plus local dining, shops, and essential services. Life near Cannon AFB offers a tight-knit community and beautiful sunsets, but its remote location can feel isolating at times.
Insider Guide to Cannon Air Force Base (Clovis, NM)
Beth Runkle
Aug 21st, 2024
1
min read
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Insider Guide to Fort Liberty (Fayetteville, NC):

Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg) is the home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces and includes the Special Warfare Center and School (aka “Swick”). Here's hoping this insider guide to Fort Liberty (Fayetteville and Spring Lake, NC) will help ease your transition to this new assignment. Read on for all the insider tips, favorites, and local gems.
Insider Guide to Fort Liberty (Fayetteville, NC):
Beth Runkle
Aug 9th, 2024
2
min read
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Insider Guide to Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, and Duke Field (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

Here's hoping this insider guide to Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, and Duke Field (Fort Walton Beach, FL) will help ease your transition to this new assignment. Read on for all the insider tips, favorites, and local gems.
Insider Guide to Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, and Duke Field (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
Beth Runkle
Aug 3rd, 2024
1
min read
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Insider Guide to Laughlin Air Force Base with Local Gems (Del Rio, TX):

Here's hoping this insider guide to Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, TX, will help ease your transition to this new assignment. Read on for all the insider tips, favorites, and local gems.
Insider Guide to Laughlin Air Force Base with Local Gems (Del Rio, TX):