Man was I lied to when we were able to PCS. Everyone I spoke with RAVED about Ft. Gordon, and there…read morewas virtually no wait, so we decided to make the move. I wish we waited for the other locations we had on our wish list. Applying for housing was easy, but they did not want to work with us. We spoke to different people, who gave us different answers. We had asked for specific amenities (i.e. a fence for our dog, one story, near other families with kids similar in age), but all we disregarded. I'm not paying three thousand dollars for a fence I'm not able to take when we PCS again. We decided to live off post which was the best choice we could have made. You can get a QUALITY rental for the same price of your BAH. I've made friends with a few families on post, and looking at their houses made me feel so relieved that we don't live there. Eisenhower is okay. I like my kids pediatrician and she always puts out referrals for us no problem. I'm actually relieved that their specialty care is out in the world and not there. However getting immunizations here is awful. It's -always- a long wait after you see the doctor. I guess I was spoiled at Bethesda, because they had about five stations usually with two people at each, at least when it came to the kids shots. It was so nice because they could do shots at the same time on the opposite legs. But anyways, scheduling future appointments at Eisenhower is always a PITA too. For parents with kids four and under, they have a program called NPSP, New Parent Support Program. I've met some really nice moms there and it gets you and the kids socialized. They usually have quarterly events, and it's always open to their entire family. The PX is actually pretty nice. We've always had no problem. The food court isn't terrible, but I hear they're opening a Tropical Smoothie in May, praise. The commissary is TRASH, and it's closed on Monday. You'd think that given how big Ft. Gordon is, that it'd be quality products, but it's once of the worst commissaries I've ever stepped foot in. Always, always, ALWAYS check the expiration dates and look for mold. ALWAYS. While I wouldn't recommend anything in Fort Gordon, there is so much to do in Augusta, Grovetown, and Evans. And if you can swing it, live off post. You'll be happier.

When I first moved here, I heard nothing good about Ft Gordon or Augusta. I really like this place…read more It's quiet, but yet has enough amenities to be comfortable. The base is pretty easy to navigate once you know the main roads. Gate 2 is getting a bit busy, but Gate 1 is atrocious in the morning. Apparently, Ft Gordon has the nicest golf course in the Army? I guess they feel they need to live up to the masters. Oh and the PX has a legit Starbucks! I like that I can still collect points on my rewards cards and it's not a main street. Gas is comparable to the rest of the town. I don't notice much of a difference.

The scope of the canal here is quite impressive and to me, reminiscent of the canal that runs into…read morethe heart of Washington DC, as this one is from around the same time and has a notable aesthetic similarity. This one doesn't go all the way to the mountains, but you could easily spend a day on it on foot, and biking and boating are options as well. The infrastructure was good, and multiple open bathrooms and water fountains were available. The paths were generally quite wide (as former towpaths) and had plenty of space for bikes and pedestrians to share, with a couple of interesting exceptions. I didn't do any tours, but I expect the history is worth pursuing.

AUGUSTA, GA: known for the Masters Golf Tournament, the city of Augusta is also a charming town…read morefull of restaurants, shops, history, and a beautiful river walk. It is a great area to walk the pup, enjoy outdoor dining, find a small business for a unique souvenir, and see the Savannah River! With relatively mild temperatures in the fall and winter, it is a great time to visit! The summers are hot, hot, hot!

Pre-COVID review. I haven't been here since all of the COVID-19 shutdowns, but I did make quite a…read morefew trips here since I moved here in 2018. It's just way more convenient to hop on over here during a lunch break versus tackling a post office run on the weekends or even trying to make it during the odd hours off post. I haven't had a negative experience here. They have shipping materials to purchase, sell stamps, take debit cards, etc. All the normal functions of a post office.

This post office is just as typical as any other - nothing that sets it apart from any other USPS…read moreoffice I've been to. The staff is usually pretty friendly - most of them have been here for years, and it generally isn't TOO crowded or busy, but it does depend on what time of day you stop in. Try to avoid times when everyone else is thinking about stopping in the post office, such as the very beginning of the day, lunch, and the very end of the day - it can usually be crowded around these times. Otherwise, just your standard, run of the mill post office.

Just so you know. The lovely fire fighters at Fire Station No. 15 actually let my alumni group meet…read morehere on some Tuesdays. They have a classroom that is usually used for fire training, but we use it for about an hour to plan events, collect dues, etc. The fire fighters are nice and they always walk us out and make sure everyone gets to their cars safely after we wrap. Don't know if this is something that is available to the public or if one of our alumni members know someone, but if you're interested in having meetings here - make sure you call and confirm.