Originally Posted by
Flyinhigh
Base housing is not for everyone. The base housing at Barksdale AFB is huge. You have easy access to the commissary, BX, movie theater, bowling alley, etc. Great security. If you have just retired, don't know where you want to live and are looking for a job this could be a really great deal. The rent (once you factor in all of the utilities, renter's insurance and the maintenance) is a way better deal than trying to live off base. Plus, as a recent retiree you would still have your military move package. When I retired you could apply for an extension and have up to 2 years to use the move. The extension was pretty much automatic.
Again, not for everybody, but a new option available for some.
Which is why I said....
"I think it would be a good deal if one was already living there and wanted to rent after retiring while waiting to move on..." I agree with you.
FYI...when I retired I applied for the extension to continue living on base after retiring while I waited for my next job and final move to get settled. It was approved and then after I made decisions based on that availability, they turned around after 60 days and said I had to move out.
Had to move into town and then again 4 months later for that final move. Uncle giveth and Uncle taketh away.
I admit that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.