10. Children play in the middle of the street.
11. You sometimes have children in your house whose parents you don’t know, and no one bats an eye.
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12. Police randomly roam the streets at all hours to ensure safety.
13. Neighbors hang out on their driveways in front of a fire pit on the weekends.
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14. You know all your neighbors along with what jobs they have, where they are from, and all about their kids.
15. You sign for your neighbor’s mail so they don’t miss a package.
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16. Everyone comes to the block parties.
17. Your grass is always mowed.
18. Your garage is always open.
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19. You leave your car doors unlocked.
20. Everyone waves hello as they pass by.
There are downsides to living on base, of course, just as there are downsides to living off base. But the community, the sense of safety, and the friendships built while living on a military base are worth it. Every experience is different, but base living- as long as you don’t have mice or termites or mold or extreme heat– can be really wonderful.
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