PWTM: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
One of the most challenging aspects of the military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS or if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there and it can be almost overwhelming.
We here at Army Wife Network want to take the some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Fort Belvoir is located on the Virginia-Maryland border, relatively close to the nation’s capital. Fort Belvoir is surrounded by other cities, making this location a more metropolitan area than other duty stations. Fort Belvoir includes three components—the main installation, Davison Army Airfield, and Fort Belvoir North Area—and houses two major command headquarters, 10 major commands, 19 Army agencies, eight Reserve and Guard elements, and elements from other military branches.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fort Belvoir is home to the following units:
- 12th Aviation Battalion
- 1st Information Operations Command
- 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power)
- 701st Military Police Group (CID)
- 902d Military Intelligence Group, Counterintelligence Office, National Capital Region
- Army Force Management School
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Headquarters Command Battalion Fort Belvoir
- Military Intelligence Readiness Command
- US Army Intelligence and Security Command
- US Army Cyber Command
Surrounding Cities:
- Newington (6 miles)
- Lorton (7 miles)
- Woodbridge (10 miles)
- Springfield (10 miles)
- Lake Ridge (13 miles)
- Alexandria (13 miles)
- Burke (13 miles)
- Dale City (16 miles)
- Dumfries (18 miles)
- Arlington (20 miles)
- Fairfax (20 miles)
- Arlington (23 miles)
- Manassas (27 miles)
- Washington, D.C. (25 miles)
Closest Major City: Washington, D.C.
Names of Area Colleges:
- Northern Virginia Community College (Springfield, VA)
- George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
- Stratford University (Falls Church, VA)
- Marymount University (Arlington, VA)
- Corcoran School of the Arts and Design (Washington, D.C.)
- George Washington University (Washington, D.C.)
- Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.)
- American University (Washington, D.C.)
- Howard University (Washington, D.C.)
Weather: Like much of the east coast, the climate at Fort Belvoir is humid during the summer, so average temperatures of high-80s often feel warmer. Fort Belvoir has a higher average of rainfall than the rest of the country and experiences snow during the winter months. Winter temperatures tend to average a high of mid-40s and a low of high 20s. Due to the humidity, winter temperatures also may seem colder than they are.
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone
SPECIFIC POST INFORMATION
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Historical Facts/Landmarks: The site of Fort Belvoir was originally the home of William Fairfax, tax collector, who purchased the property in the 1730’s. Fort Belvoir was founded as Camp A.A. Humphreys during World War I and renamed Fort Belvoir in the 1930’s.
HOUSING
On-post housing is owned and managed by Fort Belvoir Residential Communities. The Housing Services Office offers resources and assistance with off-post housing. Due to Fort Belvoir’s location, there are a wide variety of homes and cities to choose from when considering off-post housing.
Major realty/rental companies in the area:
- MilitaryByOwner
- Weichert
- RE/MAX
- Keyrenter Property Management Alexandria
- Gordon James Realty
- Aaron Seekford
SCHOOLS
DODEA School Immunization Requirements
On-Post Schools
- Fort Belvoir Primary School (PreK-Grade 3)
- Fort Belvoir Elementary School (Grades 4-6)
Off-Post Schools
- Whitman Middle School (Grades 7 and 8)
- Mount Vernon High School (Grades 9-12)
ON-POST SERVICES
- Child and Youth Services
- Army Community Service
- Thrift Shop
- PX
- Commissary
- MWR Library
- Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
- Fort Belvoir Family & MWR
- Belvoir Spouses’ Club
- Chaplain & Religious Services/Organizations
OFF-POST INFORMATION
Health Care:
- Hospital: Inova Alexandria Hospital (Alexandria)
- Urgent Care: Virginia Urgent & Primary Care, LLC (Springfield), Progressive Urgent & Primary Care (Annandale), and Allcare Family Medicine & Urgent Care (Alexandria)
- General Practitioners: Dr. Heather Elsner Boldt, MD (Alexandria)
- Dentist: Dr. Kambiz Tavakkoli, DMD (Alexandria), Dr. Katie Lopez, DDS (Alexandria), and Dr. David Yoon, DMD (Springfield)
- OBGYN: Dr. Arthur Brantz, MD (Alexandria), Dr. Richard Pei, MD (Alexandria), and Dr. Rodolfo Gonzalez, MD (Fairfax)
Best place for beauty services:
- Glam Day Spa (Alexandria)
- Vichelles Salon (Alexandria)
- Selin Hair Studio (Alexandria)
- Mixology Hair Lounge (Alexandria)
- Annie’s Salon and Day Spa (Alexandria)
RESTAURANTS
Lorton:
Springfield:
Alexandria:
- Burtons Grill & Bar of Alexandria
- Su Pollo
- Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House
- The People’s Drug
- Hank’s Oyster Bar
- The Majestic
- Hen Quarter
- Village Brauhaus
- Rice & Spice Thai Cuisine
- Virtue Feed & Grain
- Sugar Shack Donuts
MUST DO
Lorton:
Alexandria:
Arlington:
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Pentagon Memorial
- US Marine Corps War Memorial
- Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon:
Washington, D.C.:
- National Air and Space Museum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Lincoln Memorial
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Newseum
- Madame Tussauds
SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS
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Installation Facebook page: Fort Belvoir
Military Spouse Groups: Fort Belvoir Spouses
Buy/Sell/Trade Pages: Alexandria, VA Online Yard Sale
Religious services:
