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The armed services’ role in Hampton Roads

RELOCATION

A view of the decommissioned USS Wisconsin docked at Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Housing Services

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Relocation Assistance Sponsor Training

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CHILD CARE

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EDUCATION

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21 Local Private Schools

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

15 Newport News

22 Things to do in Hampton Roads

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WEEKEND GETAWAYS

18 Virginia Beach

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