Relocation Services

Relocating to Northern Virginia

Relocating to Northern Virginia for a new assignment, PCS orders, or federal transfer? We specialize in supporting military service members, government employees, and corporate transferees moving to and from the National Capital Region. Our area expertise and relocation tools help you navigate housing options with confidence—whether you're headed to Fort Belvoir, Quantico, or the Washington Navy Yard.

Explore each installation below for neighborhood guidance, commuter tips, and updated housing resources:

Fort Belvoir

Located along Richmond Highway (U.S. Route 1) in Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir lies between Alexandria and Lorton. Housing options for incoming personnel often include Alexandria, Annandale, Burke, Clifton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Kingstowne, Lorton, and West Springfield. For those commuting longer distances, Dumfries, Montclair, Woodbridge, Stafford County, and Fredericksburg offer added value.

Fort Belvoir hosts several major commands, including:

• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

• Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

• Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

• Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)

• U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)

• Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

• Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

• National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency (NGA)

• National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

• 29th Infantry Division (Virginia Army National Guard)

• Military District of Washington

Housing & Hospital Resources:

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Army Housing Online, Army Wife Network

Coast Guard TISCOM & Alexandria Station

Located in the Hayfield area of Fairfax County, the Coast Guard Telecommunications and Information Systems Command anchors a wide range of cybersecurity, IT, and ceremonial units. Nearby neighborhoods include Kingstowne, Franconia, Burke, Crosspointe, Huntington, Laurel Hill, Lorton Station, Newington Forest, and West Springfield.

Personnel also commute from Potomac Shores (Dumfries) or from Arlington and Washington, D.C., for quick access to commands like USCG TISCOM, USCG Ceremonial Honor Guard, and others.

Naval Surface Warfare Center – Dahlgren Division (NSWC)

Located in King George County, VA, NSWC Dahlgren is a hub for Navy weapons development and research. Commuters often live in communities like Chatham Village, Caledon Crossing, Hopyard Farm, Mt. Moriah, Potomac Landing, or Fredericksburg for its commuter rail access.

Facility & Tenant Commands include NSWC Dahlgren, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Navy Air and Missile Defense Command, NAVFAC, and the Aegis Training & Readiness Center, among others.

Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ)

MCB Quantico is a critical site for Marine training, law enforcement, and command development. Housing options span Prince William and Stafford Counties, including neighborhoods like Potomac Shores, Montclair, Lake Terrapin, Aquia Harbour, Embrey Mill, Hampton Oaks, and more.

Base tenants include the Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Community Services, Officer Candidate School, FBI Academy & Hostage Rescue, DEA Academy, Marine Corps University, HMX‑1, NCIS, DIA, Army CID, Air Force OSI, Wounded Warrior Regiment, and the Marine Corps War College.

Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall (JBMHH)

Adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, JBMHH hosts ceremonial Army units such as the Old Guard, Caisson Platoon, Fife & Drum Corps, and the Presidential Salute Battery. Nearby communities include Springfield, Lorton, Burke, as well as more budget-friendly areas in Stafford and Prince William Counties.

Washington Navy Yard

This major naval command center is served by Metro, VRE, slug lines, vanpools, and commuter buses throughout Northern Virginia. It houses organizations including Navy District Washington, NAVSEA, Naval History & Heritage Command, Military Sealift Command, SPAWAR, and Navy JAG, among others.

The Pentagon

The Pentagon serves as the headquarters for all U.S. defense branches. Staff commonly live in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Major commuter options include WMATA Metrorail & Metrobus, Loudoun County Transit, Fairfax Connector, OmniRide, Martz Commuter Bus, ARTransit (ART), and Alexandria DASH.

PCS & Relocation Resources

Key PCS planning and relocation resources include Military.com PCS Guides (covering topics like orders, taxes, moving logistics, and base pros/cons) and Military OneSource (publication of Move.mil, EFMP directories, deployment planning, and relocation assistance).