Yup. I grew up in Bergen, went to TCNJ near Trenton, then worked at the Fort. I figure I'll get used to not living in Jersey, but for now, it just feels weird.
It'll be interesting to see what happens to the Long Branch area when the Fort's gone for good. Monmouth-U will still be around, and it's still a beach (i.e. summer economy) area, but I do wonder how local businesses will adjust to the year-round loss. I know one place, the Cypress Cafe in Shrewsbury, said they were packing up shop and following the workforce down to Maryland.
They had a celebration a few months back, I believe it was the Fort's 93rd birthday - so close to 100 years in operation, but it'll close while it's still just 94; kinda sad.