What is Duty Station?
The installation or location where a service member is assigned.
Definition
A duty station is the military installation, base, or location to which a service member is assigned. Duty stations define the rhythm of military life: the quality of base housing, the cost of living in the surrounding community, the units and people you'll serve with, and the career opportunities available. Some duty stations are coveted (Hawaii, San Diego, Colorado Springs); others are endured (Minot, North Dakota; Fort Drum in winter). The next duty station is always a conversation in military relationships.
In Dating & Relationships
A service member's duty station shapes everything about their daily life and relationship potential — where they live, how often they deploy, and what kind of community surrounds them.
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