Station/Boat Location~Cleveland
Date there~1998 - present
Weather~We definitely have all 4 seasons. It generally begins snowing in mid-December and continues until March. Average winter temperature is 23 degrees. Average temperature in the summer is 84.
Military facilities~ISC Cleveland, MSO Cleveland, Station Cleveland Harbor, Cutter Neah Bay. Closest DOD facilities are 3 hours away.
Medical~Tricare Prime - Cleveland Clinic is the prime provider for the area. Lots of hospitals and satellite clinics available.
Housing~No government owned quarters and a very limited lease program. Most rent or purchase on their own.
Shopping~No commissary. Small exchange in the federal building and another slightly larger exchange by the airport. All major retailers are represented in the area. We have over 26 shopping malls within 3 counties.
Adult Schools~Plenty of educational opportunities. There are 11 college and universities within commuting distance of downtown Cleveland.
Fun Activities~Cedar Point Amusement Park and Geauga Lake Amusement Park as well as 3 indoor water parks are all within a 90 minute drive.
Cleveland is home to numerous museums and a zoo that includes an Australia exhibit and rainforest.
Additional Info~No spouse clubs in the area. Families are very spread out and live up to 1 1/2 commute away. Members using the Regional Transit system in Cuyahoga county are given a free transit pass each month.
Parking downtown ranges from $3.00 to $15.00 per day if you are not assigned one of the limited slots in either the Federal Building or at the Station/MSO.
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