The Disadvantages of Living on a US Air Force Base

In an earlier article, we looked at some of the advantages of living on a US Air Force Base. They included the convenience of living close to work, school and being assigned free government housing. But in this article, we will look at some of the disadvantages of living on base.

The Disadvantages of Living on a US Air Force Base: House Maintenance

Families who live on base can live in family housing. This is often a suitable solution for families, who would rather not live off base. But it can be hard to cope with all the rules and regulations surrounding the maintenance of the property. Every fixture that is broken in the house has to be reported and fixed in a timely manner, or else families could face a hefty bill when they move out. They must also mow the lawn regularly. If you live off base in your own home, you can leave the lawn for three weeks and not have to worry, but the rules are stricter on base.

Housing inspectors regularly visit the housing area to make sure all families are complying. If they come across an unkempt, overgrown lawn they will report the family and issue a warning. This can be especially stressful for remaining family members if the military member has been deployed or there are family problems to cope with.

The Disadvantages of Living on a US Air Force Base: Work Problems Spill Over

Living on base can be quite claustrophobic at times for some families. They must work and live near people they see on a daily basis. Under good circumstances, it can be beneficial to live near work colleagues, but what about when you do not get along with your colleague? You will see a lot more of troublesome work colleagues if they also happen to live across the street from you and it will be harder to avoid them and leave problems where they belong at work.

The Disadvantages of Living on a US Air Force Base: Can be Harder to Integrate into the Local Community