I like the diving, your opinion may vary. Most of the dives are not too far from Sea Base (at MM 73.8) with Alligator Reef being their local reef for the first dive and the night dive. This summer they were taking crews down to Looe Key for a two tank dive. You can research the dive locations (Alligator reef, Davis reef, Aquarium reef, Coffins, etc.)
The equipment is in good condition. You can download their used equipment sale flyer to see what they use. I was discombobulated using their gear for our scuba skills checkout session after American Airlines lost (delayed?) my luggage containing my gear for over 24 hrs. Fortunately my gear showed up an hour before our first open water dive. My newly certed crew had no problems with their Sea Base issued gear.
Congrats on your triple crown award. I think you download the application from the NT site.
I think you'll find FSB to be the least stressful of the 3 national HA bases especially if you select the scuba adventure program where you sleep in the dorms every night.
Mike Meenehan
National Capital Area Council
FSB x7