Ft. Sill, OK Area? - North Central U.S

Nicholyse · 11-08-2006, 11:32 AM

Hey Ladies... I'm going to be moving in Jan. to Ft. Sill when my hubby returns from his deployment, and I'm looking for some housing. I've never relocated with the Army and I'm not really sure how all this is going to work. I've tried looking online for housing but here doesn't seem to be too much information for the area, so I'm wondering if anyone might know anything.

How do you ladies move without your husbands, and/or get housing from another state secured? We may have to wait until he returns, as he will have a month leave. Thanks for the help!

Nichole

airyn1 · 11-13-2006, 02:09 PM

I lived in Fort Sill when I was a kid. It's a nice area. I have a friend who still lives there and she says it's changed a lot since I was there. My parents and I always called it the Fast Food capital of the US. Every fast food restraunt you can think of, they have it. That's pretty much all I remember.

To get your move situated, you'll go into the Personal Property office and they'll get everything scheduled for you. Usually it's a day or two to pack and then they'll load the truck on another day. Your stuff will be put in storage there in the Lawton/Fort Sill area while you're on leave and then when you get a place to live you'll call the number they give you when they picked up your stuff at your current house and schedule a date for it to be delivered. There isn't usually a problem with taking leave while you're moving. We did it all the time when I was a kid. I think they'll keep your stuff in storage for up to 3 months free of charge. Having the Army move you is so much easier than doing it yourself.

airyn1 · 11-13-2006, 02:12 PM

Oh, wait, when did you guys get married? Make sure that you're included in his moving orders otherwise you'll have to move yourself no matter what. Oh, and you'll have to have a copy of his orders and your Power of Attorney to get the move scheduled. I always make sure to have at least 3 copies of orders with me when doing stuff like this because they always want to keep at least one.

airyn1 · 11-13-2006, 02:15 PM

Also, just remembered

I *think* there is quite a wait for housing at Fort Sill. If he's been in Korea though your date for the housing list will be the date he reported to Korea because he was on an unaccompanied tour. I think you might still have to wait an additional 6 months to a year though depending on how many bedrooms you qualify for. You might want to call the housing office and ask them about the wait time.

Nicholyse · 11-14-2006, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by airyn1

I lived in Fort Sill when I was a kid. It's a nice area. I have a friend who still lives there and she says it's changed a lot since I was there. My parents and I always called it the Fast Food capital of the US. Every fast food restraunt you can think of, they have it. That's pretty much all I remember.

To get your move situated, you'll go into the Personal Property office and they'll get everything scheduled for you. Usually it's a day or two to pack and then they'll load the truck on another day. Your stuff will be put in storage there in the Lawton/Fort Sill area while you're on leave and then when you get a place to live you'll call the number they give you when they picked up your stuff at your current house and schedule a date for it to be delivered. There isn't usually a problem with taking leave while you're moving. We did it all the time when I was a kid. I think they'll keep your stuff in storage for up to 3 months free of charge. Having the Army move you is so much easier than doing it yourself.

Thank you so much for all your information, Erin!! I didn't think anyone was out there

That's hilarious about the Fast Food Capital... that means I will definitely be Fat and Sassy this year! Haha.. I loooove fast food. As long as I can find work and contribute to the household, I'll be good. I wasn't really finding much on the net about it as far as housing or jobs, so I was a little scared about how hard it would be to get a job when we got there.

I also have one question that I don't know the answer to... since I came here to TN before we were married and actually, before he joined the Army (he called the next day "Hey baby, guess what I did yesterday?"

) he went straight from AIT at Sill to Korea, and I stayed with family here in TN. So, I really don't have anyone around here to go to. Would it be best for him to go to his command there to get things set up? I'm trying to light a fire under him, but I know he's got a lot of things on his mind... although I think he's going to have to do this if he wants a house to live in! Hehe... Thanks again for your help!!

Nichole

airyn1 · 11-14-2006, 12:44 AM

Is there a military base of any kind near you? I know for our family, its just easier for me to do stuff like that myself. If not, he would need to go to Personal Property on his base, not his command.

Nicholyse · 11-14-2006, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by airyn1

Is there a military base of any kind near you? I know for our family, its just easier for me to do stuff like that myself. If not, he would need to go to Personal Property on his base, not his command.

Yes, I'm near Ft. Campbell, it's about an hour away... I have gone there before for other matters, but I wasn't sure if they could help me with this one. I will have to try to get in contact with some people tomorrow

Nichole

11-14-2006, 06:30 PM

My now husband was stationed there for about 3 months- although Oklahoma City is kinda dead- I loved going there. There is a fantastic mexican restaurant on the main strip and a few good bars- that is if you plan to go into Oklahoma City. I did not get too familiar with Fort Sill itself but I remember lots of deer? or elk?

11-21-2006, 11:40 AM

Well i am not that far from ya at all bout 45 min or so. I havetn been to there but I know how to get there and yes there isnt much to do. If ya ever want to come to Norman or Morre area or go to Tinker let me know.....I am up for meeting Military wifes and hanging out!!

11-29-2006, 04:33 PM

I was born and raised here but moving this month.. so I won't be here when you get here but here's a great link with some reality companies!

http://www.lawtonok-realty.com/

also if you're on myspace message me.. I run a playgroup here if you have kids and a lot of the girls on there can be helpful when you get here

11-08-2006, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nicholyse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Sill, OK Posts: 1,065 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 51%	Ft. Sill, OK Area? Hey Ladies... I'm going to be moving in Jan. to Ft. Sill when my hubby returns from his deployment, and I'm looking for some housing. I've never relocated with the Army and I'm not really sure how all this is going to work. I've tried looking online for housing but here doesn't seem to be too much information for the area, so I'm wondering if anyone might know anything. How do you ladies move without your husbands, and/or get housing from another state secured? We may have to wait until he returns, as he will have a month leave. Thanks for the help! Nichole __________________ Nichole and Justin

11-13-2006, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
airyn1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 2,729 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	I lived in Fort Sill when I was a kid. It's a nice area. I have a friend who still lives there and she says it's changed a lot since I was there. My parents and I always called it the Fast Food capital of the US. Every fast food restraunt you can think of, they have it. That's pretty much all I remember. To get your move situated, you'll go into the Personal Property office and they'll get everything scheduled for you. Usually it's a day or two to pack and then they'll load the truck on another day. Your stuff will be put in storage there in the Lawton/Fort Sill area while you're on leave and then when you get a place to live you'll call the number they give you when they picked up your stuff at your current house and schedule a date for it to be delivered. There isn't usually a problem with taking leave while you're moving. We did it all the time when I was a kid. I think they'll keep your stuff in storage for up to 3 months free of charge. Having the Army move you is so much easier than doing it yourself. __________________ Under construction... Actually highlighting everything and hitting delete was a lot easier than fixing what was here.... I'll think of something clever to put here someday....

11-13-2006, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
airyn1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 2,729 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	Oh, wait, when did you guys get married? Make sure that you're included in his moving orders otherwise you'll have to move yourself no matter what. Oh, and you'll have to have a copy of his orders and your Power of Attorney to get the move scheduled. I always make sure to have at least 3 copies of orders with me when doing stuff like this because they always want to keep at least one. __________________ Under construction... Actually highlighting everything and hitting delete was a lot easier than fixing what was here.... I'll think of something clever to put here someday....

11-13-2006, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
airyn1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 2,729 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	Also, just remembered I think there is quite a wait for housing at Fort Sill. If he's been in Korea though your date for the housing list will be the date he reported to Korea because he was on an unaccompanied tour. I think you might still have to wait an additional 6 months to a year though depending on how many bedrooms you qualify for. You might want to call the housing office and ask them about the wait time. __________________ Under construction... Actually highlighting everything and hitting delete was a lot easier than fixing what was here.... I'll think of something clever to put here someday....

11-14-2006, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
airyn1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 2,729 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	Is there a military base of any kind near you? I know for our family, its just easier for me to do stuff like that myself. If not, he would need to go to Personal Property on his base, not his command. __________________ Under construction... Actually highlighting everything and hitting delete was a lot easier than fixing what was here.... I'll think of something clever to put here someday....

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11-14-2006, 06:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
newarmywife Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	My now husband was stationed there for about 3 months- although Oklahoma City is kinda dead- I loved going there. There is a fantastic mexican restaurant on the main strip and a few good bars- that is if you plan to go into Oklahoma City. I did not get too familiar with Fort Sill itself but I remember lots of deer? or elk?

11-21-2006, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
ArmyNatGrdWife Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	NORMAN Well i am not that far from ya at all bout 45 min or so. I havetn been to there but I know how to get there and yes there isnt much to do. If ya ever want to come to Norman or Morre area or go to Tinker let me know.....I am up for meeting Military wifes and hanging out!!

11-29-2006, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
LilHippyMamma Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	I was born and raised here but moving this month.. so I won't be here when you get here but here's a great link with some reality companies! http://www.lawtonok-realty.com/ also if you're on myspace message me.. I run a playgroup here if you have kids and a lot of the girls on there can be helpful when you get here