Any recommendations for living in the DC area?

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 20:17:18 -0400

Unfortunately, you can't be a Squadron Commander forever. I'm moving out to the Pentagon next Spring and I'm looking for a good place to live. Have grade school age kids. I've heard that Fort Belvoir is a good place, but don't know about the commute from there. Thoughts?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2014 8:25 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 20:25:50 -0400

No matter where you are there is going to be traffic and a commute of some sort. I have several friends Army and Navy alike that live on or near Fort Belvoir, and they enjoy it. Hopefully your command will allow flexible work hours, many do so you can avoid the rush hours. My time at The Pentagon was one of the best tours I had.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2014 12:38 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:38:44 -0400

I lived all over northern Va since i was 5.. no way around the traffic so thas not a factor in choosing an area..but right outside ft. belvoir is a nice little sub-city on the rise called kingstowne.. property value is going up with all the new construction..and its about 7 min from the metro starion in springfield