Over at Army Wife 101, there's a rollicking discussion going about the merits of off-post vs. on-post living.
In her kick-off post, Krystel (the original Army Wife 101) shares her experiences and the reasons she and her family have chosen to live on-post. She also lists some excellent points to consider when you're making the decision.
The upshot of the conversation is that there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Whether on-post or off-post housing makes sense for you depends on a variety of factors. Here are some representative comments from the conversation:
The conversation continues with even more good input on the Army Wife 101 Facebook page.