I am moving to Virginia.

[armyfox]

The Army decided that I should move to Virginia (Ft. Eustis near Newport News). I have a report date of 10 October. So I will be there for about the next 3-4 years of my career. Only been there twice and both times were for Army training and they were both short. Just curious if anyone is around there or has been. I keep hearing from a lot of my fellow comrades that VA beach is the place to be. I am just curious what else I should be looking forward to.

[Steven Harris]

Never lived in Virginia and only visited a few times but I have enjoyed those short visits. My sister's family lived in the Newport News area during her husband's Army career as well. They enjoyed there time there and I enjoyed visiting the area.

Hopefully someone with more knowledge can pipe in and give you more help.

[Oztrailer]

Is ole'pony from Virginia?

[JTS71 Mach1]

Yep Rare pony's from Virgina I just looked him up in the members list to be sure. It says Northern Virgina, in his profile. Sounds like you'll be among friends Armyfox. JTS 71 Mach1

[Mustangmike]

I am a Navy veteran and I was stationed at Barbers Point Hawaii. The island was very small, with a very close knit Polynesian culture, and the military was not especially embraced by the locals. I quickly caught "rock fever" and could not wait to get back to the mainland. With that said, I would have paid a million dollars to be stationed in Virginia.

Although I am from Connecticut, I have been to Virginia and this is what I know:

Lots of Military Bases
Great Beaches
Good Fishing

Close to many attractions including:
Pentagon
Arlington National Cemetery

I am sure you will enjoy this area and thank you for your service to our country as we celebrate Memorial day to honor our veterans...

[armyfox]

Thank you all. I am looking forward to the move. Unfortunately looks like the wife and I are splitting up in the process. So the move is going to be a solo one. I will definitely try to bug anyone and everyone that is around me for a simple meet up and drive possibly.

[JTS71 Mach1]

Man sorry to hear about the split. After 31 years of marriage (to the same woman). All I can say is, if you work as hard, or sometimes harder, at keeping her as you did getting her???? If you still love her? Work at it! After 31 years, I don't know the meaning of the word QUIT!. If it's tough I'll do it right now, if it's impossible it will take just a little bit longer! God be with you my freind. JTS 71 Mach1

[Rare Pony]

I live in Warrenton Virginia about 50 miles from Washington DC. It's about a 3 hour drive to Fort Eustis from here.

Lots of things to do in Virginia. Virginia Beach is one of the nicer beach towns. I hear the police are tough there and try to keep it family oriented. Fort Eustis is close to Historic Williamsburg and the them park and brewery Bush Gardens. Just a few hours drive from Ft. Eustis will put you in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. A lot of history here too such as Jamestown and a lot of Civil War history so Virginia has a lot to offer. I've lived here my whole life so I'm a little biased.

My wife and I are headed down to Williamsburg this weekend for our anniversary getaway. A lot of shopping outlets and antique malls!

Sorry to hear hear about the break-up with your wife, been there-done-done-that. But I was lucky to find a great wife the second time around. Good luck with your move.

[Victor.Gorea]

ARMYFOX !!!! WELCOME TO VIRGINIA !!!! i am stationed in Norfolk !!!
thats like 15 mins from newport news and i know exactly where your base is !!!! i know alot about the area and think we should meet up i will be back in norfolk around the 8th of august !!!! i can perhaps take you to some car meets that happen every weekend and car shows that happen every weekend if your interested ... i am navy by the way so no name callin .... but i would be more than happy to meet up with you and show ya the area !!! maybe exchange some car pointers and what not.... if you would like to here is my number just shoot me a text around the 8th of August ... be sure to remind me who it is ;)
757-286-2146

[Steven Harris]

Sounds like a perfect opportunity.

Way to get together guys.

Enjoy.