PCS'ing in april with my soon to be wife. Any info on 3 sbct 2nd ID, on/off post housing, and local area and people?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:16:44 -0500

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 9:21 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:21:11 -0500

I would start as soon as possable, and you cannot start the process until you are married to get on base housing. There is a online FAQ on JBLM housing.

Response by SGT Cody Skinner made Dec 2 at 2015 10:41 AM

SGT Cody Skinner — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:41:04 -0500

My wife and I lived in Steilacoom right out side North Fort when we were stationed there. It was beautiful and quiet. Lacey is a very nice area too. There are all kinds of outdoor activities to do there. I really miss all the outdoor fun stuff and cooler weather.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Dec 2 at 2015 1:23 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:23:46 -0500

It has been a long time since I was there, but, I remember that if you are looking for off post apartments, I found a GREAT small apt complex in a town called Steilacoom? (spelling may be wrong) It is just outside the back gate of North Fort. It is a small 4 unit complex with 4 Apartments per unit. It was on 98th ST across from what used to be Pierce College. It is away from the AFB so you wont hear the jets taking off and landing. It is quiet and reasonable, at least it used to be. 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms. We used to have deer come up to us in the back yard. I would stay away from Tillicum, Lakewood for sure. Tillicum you will find out is just not a place to hang out and Lakewood, Tacoma are on the "take off" side of the AFB. Now remember I was there in the 1990's so it has been awhile! I did visit recently and the Apartment complex is still there, and the area seen to be just as nice! Good Luck! I loved my time at Fort Lewis!!!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 6:09 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 06:09:03 -0500

DO NOT MOVE TO LAKEWOOD!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 9:23 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:23:20 -0500

WA is a heavy Meth state. Choose wisely. Not All areas are up to par. I used to live in Lacey, that area is pretty good. Look at traffic also. I had to leave 25-40 mins earlier.

Response by 1SG Justin Little made Dec 6 at 2015 3:28 PM

1SG Justin Little — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:28:00 -0500

If you live off post and want to avoid I-5 move to yelm which is more in the country. If you want to live in a city pick lacey newer housing and a nice town.

Response by SSG Martin Chen made Dec 28 at 2015 7:05 PM

SSG Martin Chen — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:05:35 -0500

I am born and raised here. Was AD from 96-99 in 63rd Ord civilian employee in base now. Hit me up with any and all questions you have !!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2015 1:33 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 13:33:51 -0500

Jblm has a great housing division, one of the few bases to offer RPP (rental partnership program). Go to their website or call for more info. My wife and I went through that and found a great apartment within a few days, didn't have to pay any deposit. I don't know much about on post housing. Traffic is better if you live north of post, imho, and people will tell you Lakewood is the "ghetto" but we've been here 6 months now and it's fine. Just check reviews on the apartments you move into and drive through that area a bit. Puyallup or Lacy are nicer but you're looking at a longer commute, maybe 20-30min++ with traffic

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Nov 11 at 2016 7:11 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:11:06 -0500

I know this is late but you can always check the post website and Facebook for unit pages. You can also contact the unit and ask for a sponsor.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 11 at 2016 8:33 PM

SFC George Smith — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:33:08 -0500

interesting