Hi all! I've been lurking for a while and thought I'd introduce myself.
DH and I met in college ten years ago and the rest is history: love, marriage, and the baby carriage - with a 3-week-old. Both of us come from families with traditions of public and military service, so I wasn't surprised last summer when DH started talking to a recruiter about the Navy. At this point, we're waiting for the selection boards later this year.
There's obviously a lot we still don't know; the biggest transition will be for me, as I've lived in one place my entire life. I did want to ask, though - what do you do about safe deposit boxes as you move? We have accounts at Navy Federal already, but they don't do safe deposit. Do you just open accounts at whatever bank is closest to you when you PCS?
TIA!
Re: Intro & Question
Have you asked Navy Federal if they have agreements with local banks or credit unions? Otherwise, if necessary, I would consider opening an account with another bank, like BofA so that you have local banking privileges available to you.
We don't have a safety deposit box at a local bank, but we purchased a fire-proof safety box that we keep with us.