Station/Boat Location~
Station Grand Isle and USCGC STURGEON(87')
Date there~
November 2002 - May 2005
Weather~
Summers are very warm and humid, temperatures are typically in the mid-high 90s. Winters are pretty mild with temps in the 40s-60s and WINDY!
Military facilities~
Closest military base is a navy base in New Orleans with an exchange and commissary
Medical~
We are on Tricare Prime Remote here. There are no PCMs. Just call Tricare to get a referral for a doctor.
Housing~
There is limited government housing - first come, first served basis. There are 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms available. Otherwise there is very LIMITED housing on the economy. Some families even choose to live in Houma, LA which is 2 hrs from the station.
Shopping~
There is one grocery store on the island, Sureway. The prices are a bit high there. Most people drive 45 mins. to 1 hr. to Galliano to go to the Super Walmart. In Houma, which is 2 hours away, there is a mall, Lowe's, Old Navy, Michaels, Target, etc. along with some restaurants (Chili's, Applebees, Olive Garden and fast food places).
Child Care/Schools~
Grand Isle High School which is K-12 is the only school on the island. Childcare is pretty limited also.
Adult Schools~
None. Some spouses have taken courses online due to the lack or colleges in the area unless you want to drive 2 hrs to New Orleans.
Fun Activities~
The Spouses' Club here puts together events for the families. There are also several fishing rodeos (aka tournaments) which is the BIG draw to the island in the summer time.
Homeport LA
Station Grand Isle and USCGC STURGEON(87')
Date there~
November 2002 - May 2005
Weather~
Summers are very warm and humid, temperatures are typically in the mid-high 90s. Winters are pretty mild with temps in the 40s-60s and WINDY!
Military facilities~
Closest military base is a navy base in New Orleans with an exchange and commissary
Medical~
We are on Tricare Prime Remote here. There are no PCMs. Just call Tricare to get a referral for a doctor.
Housing~
There is limited government housing - first come, first served basis. There are 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms available. Otherwise there is very LIMITED housing on the economy. Some families even choose to live in Houma, LA which is 2 hrs from the station.
Shopping~
There is one grocery store on the island, Sureway. The prices are a bit high there. Most people drive 45 mins. to 1 hr. to Galliano to go to the Super Walmart. In Houma, which is 2 hours away, there is a mall, Lowe's, Old Navy, Michaels, Target, etc. along with some restaurants (Chili's, Applebees, Olive Garden and fast food places).
Child Care/Schools~
Grand Isle High School which is K-12 is the only school on the island. Childcare is pretty limited also.
Adult Schools~
None. Some spouses have taken courses online due to the lack or colleges in the area unless you want to drive 2 hrs to New Orleans.
Fun Activities~
The Spouses' Club here puts together events for the families. There are also several fishing rodeos (aka tournaments) which is the BIG draw to the island in the summer time.
Homeport LA
