Best Military Base Cambridge Near Me

Sheena P.: I relocated to Hanscom AFB in May 2021 and start working in June 2021. I officially resigned in January 2022. I will try to make this as short as possible just to share my realistic experience. I’ve been a federal employee for 10 plus years. Relocated from Oklahoma City to Hanscom in hopes of a fresh start in my career and new experience. I worked in Logistics and unfortunately I experience very much blatant discrimination from this base. I do not like to write bad reviews but my discrimination did not end when I resigned. Sadly this still is going on after my employment ended. I officially resigned from this base in January 2022. 07 Jan 22 to be exact and this is going on Feb 2022 someone has still been falsifying my time in the pay system as if I am still employed there and placing me under leave without pay status (known as LWOP). This is after I have turned in my resignation and no longer working at this base. This has added up to 151 hours to date of LWOP post my resignation. It is no way this is right, fair, or just following my resignation for anyone to still be approving my time as if I am still employed, this has ultimately stopped me from receiving my retirement benefits. It’s embarrassing that a military base have treated me this way. I experienced racial issues during my short employment at this base and I would highly tell any minority who read this please do not work at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. They seriously need help with there diversity numbers and more than likely will want to hire more minorities. I relocated from Oklahoma City never been to Massachusetts or this base and from before I actually moved myself and husband to this location we lost our on base housing a week before we moved due to (no longer being qualified). It was one thing after another which explains my reason for resigning. I left to pursue my happiness in a new career and I pray this review will help someone out there who I pray will not experience what I did at Hanscom. Thank you!

Annette Wassell: We stayed at the Famcamp in July 2021. The host and hostess are very nice people; however, the rv park could use some upkeep. The bath house needs to be cleaned and is desperate for some upgrades (broken sink and stalls need repair). The park roads could use some rock because when it rains, there is nothing but mud holes. It appears some Campers are there for a long time (not sure about that 30 day policy). The grass doesn't look like it's been mowed in a month. The location is close to historic and sight seeing areas.

Matt Kind: "Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty."

Richard Worthen: I worked on the civilian side at a company that no longer exists. Helio Aircraft Corporation. We worked on military projects including the space shuttle trainer program, ITEC camera, defense projects and major fighter jet modifications for recon missions long ago.Also I went to East Coast Aero Technical School there. A certificate program for presentation in taking the tests for your A&P and General aviation license for aircraft maintenance. I spent six years at the civil air terminal in total. It is a really great place to keep aircraft and have service and pilot education. I have many fond memories of working, receiving education and making friends at Hansom. Really wonderful airfield.

Bonnie Miller: As far as Air Force bases go, Hanscom is one of the good ones. Great location, close-ish to Boston and tons of job opportunities. It has a BX and commissary, nice gym with plenty of equipment and classes, gas station, car wash, theater, MWR, hospital... For how small it is, it really has everything.

Joe Schroder: Great accommodations no far from downtown Boston.

Benjamin Keith: Awesome

Peter Glidden: A great place with great staff. Always fly safe!

Gerry Doyon: For such a small base it has lots of amenities--gym, movie theater, Base Exchange, grocery store, military clothing, the works! And, I've also enjoyed staying in base lodging I would enjoy going back again.The only negative is the massive amount of traffice in the morning and the aevening commute.

David Grigorian: Convenient airport for private flying classes or to park your private jet.

Zach Kiefer: Best place for your private jet.

Shawn Kennedy: A great place to stay for any reason. Well appointed rooms in a very convenient location.

Brendon “Kirbachu” Lee: good

Noah Silverman: Many airplanes.

Nicholas Taylor: Loved it lived and stationed there 3years didn't wanna leave but retrained :(

Erin O: Went for an ID renewal, filled out the form ahead of time and was a painless process. Staff was courteous and friendly.

The Plant God: First congratulations on achieving teleportation. How much do diplomats have to pay to use the teleportation device ? Lol serious question

Rushil Peer: Rut

Jim Pfarr: Nice campground with great facilities for active duty and veterans alike. Located right next to the runway so it's noisy during the day, but overnight there is very little traffic. Camping pads are mostly out in the open without trees although there are about 20 in the trees with nice shade. Located very close to the Minutemen National Historic Park and right between Lexington and Concord, so there is some very interesting history right close by.

Tymika Bates: Great location, great site, RUDE STAFF. Staff was making copies while other customers filled out paperwork, I said "Hey can you answer a quick question?" While other people were busy filling out documents and staff making copies, she seemed to ignore me as if I weren't there and then responded after a few seconds with "One at a time" other customer laughed at her rudeness, but I did not find it to be great customer service or humorous. My question was if an email of pet vaccinations would suffice, instead she had conversations once she sat down about how long ago certain Airmen were in service and proceeded to ignore that I had a quick question for her.

Brandon Durrett: Great campground. Cheap too!

Gail Wagner: Love this place! You MUST have a military ID to camp here but nice and clean and quiet.. so nice.

Junu Hada: Great sunset view and nearby the airport so enjoy the view of planes landing and flight.

Shawn Crawford: Great little camp. We stayed for almost two weeks while my wife was in the hospital in Boston. Ann-Marie and Norm were Awesome CG host. They offered to watch after and walk my dog while I was out at the hospital. They run a safe and secure campground. Other campers were great and made you feel welcome. The only thing I would like to see is that they take reservations due to how busy they get. However, Ann Marie said they had to never turn anyone away. Commissary is a good place to shop and with very fair prices. You cant beat the price for FHU 26.00 a day. Lots to do and see in Boston area.I have returned three more times being that I live only a few hours away. My kids love this place and cant wait to go back this coming year.

Tia Gump: So the good...the staff was awesome when we where there the grounds where nice .The community areas where clean and inviting.also close to Boston with so much to see and do. However it's been a long while & things change.The bad (at least for us) is this famcamp is geared towards rv camping and that trip we took our tent .no campfires on your site ,for the kids that sucked alittle and teenagers get bored easily . This famcamp is post adjacent (outside the wire) . a few of the famcamps we have visited have been close enough to the flight line that the kids would watch the planes take off .but this one felt and sounded much closer. All things i wish i had known in advance and the reason I'm sharing .Over all everyone still enojoyed our visit and we would most likely visit again in our rv

shelley richardson: No reservations allowed, but always a place to park for military. Enjoy the community campfire and wash clothes for $1 each wash and dry. I would stay here again for $26 FHU.

My Email: For the price I'm ecstatic! Very quiet and clean. the airfield is next door but I was a grunt so it doesnt bother me at all, it's really not that bad. Also the people camping here ARE ALL active, military spouses or retired military. That's awsome because everyone is curtious and well mannered with no civilians turning this place into a zoo. Bathrooms are ok and the wifi isn't great. I would definitely stay here again

ELIYANA LeYFORD: Winter time and Spring and Summer are very Different. This is the Closest RV Famcamp to Boston

David Slagger: Noisy

jill caddell: First let me say to all the complainers out there...be thankful that the government is willing to provide RV sites, it is a privilege not a right to have it provided for active duty and retirees. They might not be perfect but most of the ones we've stayed in would get at least three stars from me and I am extremely picky. The famcamp is fairly close to Boston. It does not have amenities, so what, the price is great for what you get. I thought the sites were nice, we did stayed in a wider longer site which cost $3.00 more a day, well worth the extra money. The airport and planes did not bother us. They took off from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm so not a problem, we actually enjoyed watching them take off at sunset. Now for the negatives.... they don't allow small dog fences at the sites which is stupid, period. It's the only famcamp I've stayed at that has that rule. They don't have a reason for it either which makes it more stupid. Last negative, we needed propane the morning we left. I had to try and find the maintenance man because he did not have a cell or pager that alerts him when the office tries to contact him. This needs to be rectified. He finally noticed our RV at the propane tank and came over.

Angie White: Stayed almost a week. The site we had was level and neat and clean. We extended our stay twice. Once because there are so many historic things to see. And a second time because the u joint went out on the truck. The lady in the office is so nice and super helpful. She gave us info on how to get to the city and what to see. The camp grounds are right on an airport fence. But I like watching the planes and it's a smaller airport. We would for sure come back.

Suzi Kahrs: Very nice sites. Internet isn't great, but you can't beat the price.

Kevin Brackney: No reservations was surprising, but the staff were very friendly and helpful!!!!

David Brugger: Big rigs great for see boston

Cindy Nipper: Wonderful location! First come first serve spots just off base of Hanscom AFB! Military affiliation required!

C Smoothsk8ter: Stayed here for a little over a month and enjoyed my visit. Ann Marie, Norm and Shannon who work in the office are very nice!! Nice laundry room and clubhouse although a pool table or something to do in the clubhouse would be nice. But great place to hang out and talk. Also enjoyed the fact that almost every night there's a Camp Fire with a circle of people visiting. And while I was here they had the potato bake which was awesome!! As with most campgrounds I've met very nice people here :)

Венера Балкибекова: Хороший кэмпинг, с душем, прачечной

M. O'Jak: Avis aux français ! Il s'agit d'un camping réservé aux seuls militaires des USA !