Join the JBLM Area Military Home Network …
When you’re preparing for a PCS to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, one of the smartest first steps you can take is to plug into the local JBLM Facebook groups that other military families already rely on. These groups function as a real-time community bulletin board, where incoming families can ask candid questions, hear firsthand experiences, and learn what doesn’t show up in official relocation briefings. From housing tips and school insights to neighborhood recommendations, commute realities, and even which questions to ask before signing a lease, these groups offer practical, lived-in knowledge. More importantly, they help you build connections before you arrive—so when you roll into the JBLM area, you’re not starting from zero, but stepping into a community that’s already willing to share, support, and help you settle in with confidence.