My son was stationed there for 3 years and just left in March for Spain. He said it was a dust bowl on the valley floor. Guess it's nicer living in the hills. He said they call the hills watermellon mountain because at sunset they are about that color. Get's really hot during the summer months. The price of new homes are very cheap. A lot have pools, but it costs quite a bit a month to maintain them due to all the dirt & dust that blows around. I don't know. I suppose no matter where you live, there are pros and cons. Your adding another facet to lifes adventure, so just enjoy yourselves.
