The Military Monday duty station feature on this blog is designed for us military families to meet our fellow military spouses and also to learn about duty stations across the world. We all get to (or have to depending on your outlook and particular set of circumstances), move every couple years to different duty stations that are scattered throughout the country and the world. This feature will allow us the opportunity to explore these different areas of the world before we get there.
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Name
and blog site: Samantha from Forever & Always a Soldiers Girl http://fandaasailorsgirl.blogspot.com/
Branch of service: Navy
Where currently stationed: Norfolk, Virginia
Branch of service: Navy
Where currently stationed: Norfolk, Virginia
How
long have you been there?: Two monthsFavorite restaurant in the area: Machismos, it’s a wonderful little burrito bar with the best nachos and tortillas!
Previous duty stations: This is our first duty station.
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favorite things to do in your current city:
1.Taking the dog to the beach. Living by a beach my
whole life just gives me the natural feeling of needing to go whenever the
weather is right!
2. Visiting the many malls in the area. There are
four within 20 minutes of Norfolk Naval Station.
3. Concerts at the Norva. It’s a smaller bar like
concert setting but it’s such a great place to go for concert! Always cheap and
fun entertainment.
Favorite
duty station so far: Since I’ve
only been in Norfolk I’ll have to say here!
Who
is your hero? My hero has to be
my husband. He keeps his cool no matter what and has such a level head. He’s
inspiring beyond belief.
What is the biggest draw back to where
your current duty station? The biggest drawback for me would have
to be either the “grey” weather that we have so often, the horrible traffic
(you literally have to hit an interstate to go anywhere), or the distance from
our home in Florida.
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| Traffic! |
How strong/ or not is the sense of
community in the area? The military community is strong. There are so many
bases and weapon stations in the area that the whole community is basically
military. It’s nice to have such a helpful group of neighbors.
Are there any local festivals you have been to or are planning to attend? It's not exactly local, but Washington DC is only 3 hours away, and I will be attending the centennial of the cherry blossom festival this year. I also hope to hit the beach concerts a bit this summer. We have a great schedule of artist coming!
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Sounds like a great area!
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I love that area!! :) Although we were a little bit further North.. and closer to DC.
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