Station/Boat Location~
USCGC VIGILANT (210')
Date there~
1990 - 1992
Weather~
Sunny FL
Military facilities~
Patrick AFB
Medical~
Patrick AFB, Unless you live further south in Melbourne or Palm Bay you can get a civilian Dr.
Housing~
Patrick if they still offer it. We choose to live in Melbourne a little south of Cocoa not many tourist there and was only a 35 min drive to the ship.
Shopping~
LOTS AND LOTS
Fun Activities~
Orlando only hour drive if that. Lots of festivals all year round, Space Center, and Daytona only hour north
Child Care/Schools~
My child went to 1st. grade in Melbourne Riviera Elementary I loved it.
Adult Schools~
Breavard Community College and FIT
Additional Info~
This was my favorite place to be stationed so far. I love the East coast of FL better than the west coast. So much to do and so close to everything. Great place to live.
Homeport FL
USCGC VIGILANT (210')
Date there~
1990 - 1992
Weather~
Sunny FL
Military facilities~
Patrick AFB
Medical~
Patrick AFB, Unless you live further south in Melbourne or Palm Bay you can get a civilian Dr.
Housing~
Patrick if they still offer it. We choose to live in Melbourne a little south of Cocoa not many tourist there and was only a 35 min drive to the ship.
Shopping~
LOTS AND LOTS
Fun Activities~
Orlando only hour drive if that. Lots of festivals all year round, Space Center, and Daytona only hour north
Child Care/Schools~
My child went to 1st. grade in Melbourne Riviera Elementary I loved it.
Adult Schools~
Breavard Community College and FIT
Additional Info~
This was my favorite place to be stationed so far. I love the East coast of FL better than the west coast. So much to do and so close to everything. Great place to live.
Homeport FL
