PCSing to JBLM (General) Lewis-McChord

That was my first duty station in 87'. It's a great area. You'll get used to the drizzling rain that seems to never go away. Always have wet weather gear. The base has a credit union that is great and they have convenient banking options. America's Federal Credit Union.
Now concerning your unit, my hopes are that you have NCOs that will develop you and encourage you to live our past "Be all that you can be" concept. If you find that this isn't the case and you're having a hard time, you have us. We'll help you figure things out and find your way. It's nice to be in Washington state, but always remember, we're warfighters. Don't forget your training and when you train, train as if you were really in combat. Know you job like the back of your hand, read, research and know your stuff. Align yourself with responsibility. Before you go hanging out with anyone, lay low for a bit and see and hear the rumblings about your peers. Have fun, but you don't need trouble. I went out with some guys in my unit, fellow medics and thought it would be cool. I ended sleeping in the car in the cold while they went into a strip joint. They're intent was to initiate me or show me the ropes. They told me to freeze or come in. They forgot about me, but things were cool in the end. They really realized that my beliefs were pretty solid and began respecting them from that point on. Remember who you are. Be an influence versus getting into things that aren't you. Learn the areas of the surrounding cities to stay away from. Your Command should have a published off limits area and a black list. These are places that are known to be dangerous by violence or other means to military members and the blacklist publishes businesses that have taken advantage of military members. Some see us as a stream of income themselves and will take your money and give you junk. You'll do well. Have fun and learn what things are before you get into them.

You are a lucky duck! I loved my time at JBLM. LTC Stoneking is right: Waller Hall will be your place of duty for a few days. You will be totally confused; ask questions. If you are friendly, someone who has been through this a time or two before will probably take you under his/her wing. The worst thing you can do is let yourself get frustrated. Whatever you think the Army has put you through regarding a frustrating paper shuffle - double it! If something looks wrong, don't let it go. Allowing BCT reception to list me as entering the service from "Rammstein, Peurto Rico" eventually caused me problems.

You'll report into Waller Hall http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/dhr/ag/inprocessing.htm and they will keep you busy for several days, contact should also be made with your new unit during that time.

The website I linked has a URL to sign up for a sponsor, but since you are getting there tomorrow, I don't think that'll be super helpful.

Wish I could give you more, but I am Reserve Component, and have never had to do AC in processing.