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Army18,000+ soldiers and students

Fort Gregg-Adams (Fort Lee)

Fort Gregg-Adams · Prince George, Virginia

Fort Gregg-Adams, formerly Fort Lee, is the home of the Combined Arms Support Command and the Army Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Transportation schools. Located in Prince George County just south of Petersburg and 25 miles south of Richmond, the installation anchors a growing military corridor in central Virginia. The Richmond metro area provides excellent schools, cultural amenities, and historical sites, while the installation itself hosts tens of thousands of students annually cycling through its professional military education programs.

E-5 BAH: $1,692
O-3 BAH: $2,136
Avg Home Price: $310,000
Branch: Army

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Neighborhoods

Prince George County

Suburban county adjacent

$1,300 to $1,800/mo

Directly surrounding the installation, affordable, growing commercial base

Colonial Heights

Suburban city

$1,200 to $1,700/mo

Just north of Petersburg, affordable, good schools, close to post

Chester/Chesterfield

Richmond suburb

$1,600 to $2,200/mo

Highly rated Chesterfield County schools, upscale suburban feel, 25 miles north

Hopewell

Small industrial city

$1,000 to $1,400/mo

East of Petersburg, affordable but limited amenities, short drive to post

Schools

Prince George County Public Schools

Grades K-12

Military-friendly district adjacent to post, improving academic performance

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Grades K-12

One of Virginia's top districts, highly rated across all levels, worth the commute

Colonial Heights City Schools

Grades K-12

Small city district, good community, close to the post

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-post housing managed by Corvias, waitlists exist for larger family homes

Off-Post Rental Market

Affordable options nearby, Chesterfield offers premium options with excellent schools

Commute

Most housing areas are 10 to 25 minutes from post gates. Richmond commuters travel 25 to 35 minutes on I-95 which can be congested during peak hours, especially approaching the Richmond metro.

Installation Highlights

Combined Arms Support Command coordinates Army-wide sustainment operations from this installation
Richmond is one of America's most underrated cities with excellent food, culture, and history
Civil War battlefields surround the region, including Petersburg National Battlefield
Virginia Beach is about 90 minutes east for ocean access and weekend trips
The Washington D.C. and Hampton Roads corridors are both accessible for day trips

Insider Tips

Chesterfield County schools are among Virginia's best and worth a longer daily commute
Richmond's restaurant scene in Carytown and Scott's Addition is outstanding
Petersburg National Battlefield is a powerful Civil War history site worth multiple visits
Virginia Beach is 90 minutes away, plan beach trips throughout the summer
Interstate 95 through Petersburg can back up significantly during rush hour, plan your schedule accordingly

Nearby Attractions

Petersburg National Battlefield
Richmond historic district and Carytown
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
James River Park System
Colonial Williamsburg (1 hour)

School Liaison Officer

Free support for military families navigating school enrollment, records transfers, and education options near Fort Gregg-Adams.

Phone: (804) 765-1770
DSN: 539-1770
Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1630

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