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Comment by Cassie on April 22, 2013 at 4:14pm

So I've been trying to figure out the holidays for DLI I know that my husband and I will get to go home for Christmas but does anyone know if they will give I'm any time off around Thanksgiving? I've heard some people say yes and other say they only get Thanksgiving day off...

Comment by CTICM Loren B on April 22, 2013 at 10:47am

Sailor Moon,

 

The NIOC at Fort Meade has a lot of resources available to assist you before you make your move to Maryland.  Fort Meade was my first duy assignment as a young E3 CTI, it was very daunting for my wife and I, so I understand.  Things are much better now as far as support services go.  Here are a few....

Fleet and Family Support Center

NIOC MD Command Ombudsmen

Ft Meade Housing Referal Office

 

The F&FSC and the Ombudsmen are Navy entities and are there specifically to help you in your transition. 

There appears to be a large quantity of on-post housing available and nearby housing on the community that participates in the "set aside" program (they agree to not charge you more than your BAH rate).

 

All the best!

Loren

Comment by Sailor moon on April 22, 2013 at 2:22am

NYRican924 where I live right now BAH was 1200 and it went up this year. I wasn't sure how much it was for MD. I guess we need to look around $1200-$1500 I will Deff look around for a decent place, I have a toddler and want to be able to go to the park at night or walk around the neighborhood. Thank you.

Comment by Sailor moon on April 22, 2013 at 2:15am

Thank you KC'smom that helps a lot. I really don't want to end up in a bad area.

Comment by NYRican924 on April 21, 2013 at 11:34pm

Sorry for my mistake on the second listed rate. I stated E-4 twice. The second list if rates is for E-5.

Comment by NYRican924 on April 21, 2013 at 11:32pm

BAH for Ft. Meade area without dependents for E-4=$1380, w/d= $1584. For E-4 w/o dep.= $1797, w/d=$1908. There's definitely a reason why BAH is so high. In comparison like to Georgia where the rate is half of this. One really does have to shop around for a decent area there. They have this wonderful condo apartments by Arundel Circle simply called "The Apartments" right next to a cool hotel also simply called "The Hotel". It's architecture, theme is very sort of Parisian, Eurpean look.

Comment by KC'smom on April 21, 2013 at 7:58pm

Okay, my niece lives in a 2 bdrm apt. with cathedral ceiling and fireplace for $1300/mo approx 10 miles off base. My other friend is renting a townhome 2 miles off base for $1500/mo. I don't know of anything for $900 or even $1000 unfortunately. I wonder if the housing allowance is higher maybe? 2 towns just outside Ft Meade that a LOT of the military live in are Severn and Odenton. In case that helps with your searching.

Comment by Reid's Ma on April 21, 2013 at 7:53pm

that's a big help.  I'll hold on to this and pass it along when he needs it.  thanks K'smom. 

Comment by KC'smom on April 21, 2013 at 7:41pm

Just around Ft. Meade, are brand new apts that are very pricey. Anywhere from $1700-$2000/month. Some older/ cheaper ones are around Ft. Meade. For example, Odenton is just down the road and my friend rents a 2 bdrm for $1300/mo.  10 miles away in Elkridge my friend rents for $1500/mo ( 2bdrm).  My niece has a 2 bdrm apt. approx. 10 miles away for I think $1200 ( it has a fireplace, too). I almost think it is just as easy to rent a townhouse for the same amt. There are some very nice townhomes around Ft. Meade. My girlfriend is renting hers out for $1200. If you find a cheap townhome- don't do it!!  there are some bad areas VERY close to Ft. Meade where you do NOT want to go. If the townhome seems cheap, there is a reason.  Hope that helps.

Comment by Sailor moon on April 21, 2013 at 4:53pm

KC'smom- we're looking for a two bedroom apt, price range $900-1500 think we will be able to find a place around this price range? The sponsor still hasn't contacted us with housing info.

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