VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Military families living in a newly constructed neighborhood near Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story say the community offers more than just housing — it provides stability and peace of mind while they serve the country.
Mariner’s Row, a new Liberty Military Housing development near Little Creek, recently reached a major milestone with the completion of 64 townhomes designed for military families. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday morning to celebrate the project.
Hyleta Floyd, who works at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, said finding housing in Virginia Beach can be difficult, particularly for military families who frequently relocate.
“Families look forward to having something they can call home, and that actually looks like a home,” Floyd said.
Originally from Texas, Floyd has lived in Mariner’s Row for the past two years with her wife and four children. She said the community has been a blessing for military families and allows her to focus on her job without worrying about her family’s living situation…