torpedo0126
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Does anyone have any current info on the on base housing situation at Vance? I've heard they are making you go 2 to 1 dorm room. Any truth to that?
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on base housing at Vance
- Thread starter torpedo0126
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I'm here for E-6 advanced, and I have a dorm room to myself. It was my decision to live in the dorms, too.
It shouldn't be an issue, though. If you are Navy or Marine Corps you can live off base.
That's a whole other can of worms.
It shouldn't be an issue, though. If you are Navy or Marine Corps you can live off base.
That's a whole other can of worms.
The AF guys that lived on base, when we were stationed there, lived in a room by themselves. There's a lot of BS about the housing at Vance. It's hard to weed through that crap. You should be fine, though. If you do get a chance to live off base, just go for an apartment... We couldn't find a house in town to rent to save our lives. We ended up living in a house on base.
p.s. D'oh! What jolly said... (I should really read the previous post!)
p.s. D'oh! What jolly said... (I should really read the previous post!)
torpedo0126
Member
yea so I've heard. I have no problem with living on base, as having a maid is a highlight in my life.
i just heard they were squeezing two people into each of those room so I was wondering if that was actually the case...
i just heard they were squeezing two people into each of those room so I was wondering if that was actually the case...
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
Maid?
When in permanent party quarters I have NEVER had a maid.
But I have been put on report for having a coke can in my trash on a random tuesday.
When in permanent party quarters I have NEVER had a maid.
But I have been put on report for having a coke can in my trash on a random tuesday.
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
In short, don't live in the BOQ if you can avoid it. I TECHNICALLY live on base, but not really. I still have to deal with security shenanigans at times here..
I cannot think of a single time living on base has been better than living off base. Not once.
I have lived on base at Pcola, Whiting, Mayport, Kingsville, Corpus, and Little Creek.
The only place that was a wash, and made it more or less worth it was Kingsville was 200 yards from the O-Club, and had a more "Relaxed" policy on certain things (like working on a car in your driveway). Plus I had a crash pad out in town if I wanted to go out and get driven home by someone without base access.
I cannot think of a single time living on base has been better than living off base. Not once.
I have lived on base at Pcola, Whiting, Mayport, Kingsville, Corpus, and Little Creek.
The only place that was a wash, and made it more or less worth it was Kingsville was 200 yards from the O-Club, and had a more "Relaxed" policy on certain things (like working on a car in your driveway). Plus I had a crash pad out in town if I wanted to go out and get driven home by someone without base access.
Live at Sun Ridge... 1300 square foot duplexes with garages... Quite large for a 2 bedroom. Wayyy better deal. Wayyy more space. Besides, after a 12 hour day of hell, you'll want to go off base.
Sun Ridge is about a 5 minute drive away, and you'll hardly ever have traffic waiting to get on. My .02.
Sun Ridge is about a 5 minute drive away, and you'll hardly ever have traffic waiting to get on. My .02.
From someone who was there a long time ago, I agree, Sun Ridge is the way to go. I had several friends stay there and as long as you don't require a whole lot of room, it is good to go. You will be astounded and highly underwhelmed at the housing choices out there. I lived with my family in base housing and other than the move-out (the AF actually does it right, just wipe up, sweep up, mow your shit, and go) it was VERY painful. I once got a ticket for going 18 in a 15 mph speed zone. They actually sent it to my flight commander. I can't recall ever enjoying myself while on Vance AFB.
torpedo0126
Member
Both my friend and I who will be reporting to Vance next week got WORD from both staff and people there that there is virtually no off base housing available. Thats why they are doubling up on people in the "dorms."
I know living off base would be preferable, but I have talked to several recent graduates and they advised me to live on base for 3 big reasons 1) close to flightline, 2) make friends, 3) easy study groups if needed.
I don't know how truthful it is, but I decided I am just going to tough it out. I am looking forward to starting and thrilled that I have made it this far.
I plan to heed to this advice in the future, but just based on the recent advice I received, I am going to stay on base.
CPENgunner
New Member
Thats what I was told when i called the housing office before i reported to Vance. THey won't double up. Maybe AF but the housing manager told me that they won't double up Navy or Marine. Wait til you get there and talk to the housing manager face to face.
My 2 cents. I finished Vance last February and lived in the dorms. If I could do it all over again, I would live off base. Sure, you are close to the flightline; but in a town as small as Enid, any place is close, ie within 15 minutes, to the flightline. You'll make friends whether you live on base or off base. As far as study groups go, your in the flight room or at least in the squadron spaces 12 hours a day for alot of the program. Your study groups are the guys in your flight. You'll study in the flight room or the auditorium (when your not being kicked out by some AF 1LT instructors meeting) with those guys almost exclusively. When you get home from that horsesh*t of a day, the last thing you'll want to do is study more with a group. Also, if those reason aren't enough, think about the long nights when maintenance test the T38 afterburners at 0200 and you have be in your flight room at 0630. Happened about twice a week when i was there. Enjoy on base living if you chose that route.
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
Some people can learn by reading. Some learn by seeing.
Others have to piss on the electric fence to learn that it indeed hurts.
Others have to piss on the electric fence to learn that it indeed hurts.
torpedo0126
Member
I mean i've heard things from both sides. if I have a chance to take off base housing, ill jump on it.
i appreciate the advice though.
i appreciate the advice though.
SemperFi Fly
New Member
I'm currently living in base housing here at Vance (moving to P'cola for helos in 2 weeks), and I think that living on base is definitely the way to go. I can tell you for a fact that they are not doubling people up in the dorms. If you are married, I'd live in base housing. If not, I'd live in the dorms. The houses/dorms aren't that bad, you're centrally located to anywhere you would want to go in Enid, and its only like 5 minutes to the flight room in the mornings. Besides, like its already been said, there isn't exactly a lot of housing available off base.