I'm hoping to balance college life with my plans to join the military. Can anyone suggest some good college towns near military bases? I’d appreciate some recommendations.
Absolutely, there are a number of universities located near military bases across the United States. Here are a few options:
1. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS): This University is located close to several military bases including, Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson Army Base, and Schriever Air Force Base.
2. University of San Diego (USD): The University of San Diego is located near several naval bases, including Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Point Loma, and Naval Base Coronado.
3. George Mason University (GMU): GMU's location in Fairfax, Virginia, puts it close to the Pentagon and several other military installations in the Washington, D.C., area.
4. University of Maryland (UMD): The University of Maryland, College Park, is close to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Andrews Air Force Base.
5. Texas A&M University: Texas A&M is located in College Station, Texas, not far from Fort Hood.
6. University of Hawaii at Manoa: This University is close to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, among other military installations.
Remember that each of these colleges offers a different experience and array of academic offerings, so it's important to research what each school can offer in terms of your academic and career goals. You may also want to consider factors such as ROTC programs or veteran support services if you plan to pursue military service while at college.
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