Seems like husband and I are the odd ones out. We loved Groton. We lived in downtown Norwich overlooking Chelsea Harbor and I also worked on base. We wanted to go back until Hubby was offered orders to NOTU at Port Canaveral.
Husband was born in the Naval Hospital in Groton.
The best part was the Chief's Club and SubVets. One of the last great ones left on bases.
Too bad there is such a lack of housing up there now.
Whew! Thanks Submariners wife for your comments. My husband was stationed here from 1971-1982 and we liked it so much we stayed here when he got out of the Navy. The schools are outstanding, beaches are lovely, jobs are aplenty and only 100 miles to Boston and 125 miles to NY City. And now with Foxwoods and the Mohegan Sun, there is great entertainment. It's not a place to retire to - the taxes are too high but I'm glad I raised my son here. AND We finally got rid of Sam Gejendson.