Getting Settled

MAILING ADDRESS
Your temporary mailing address at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is:
Name
PSC Box 3000, General Delivery
2907 Tuskegee Airman Ave.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,
NJ 08641-5000

Individuals inbound or in a temporary duty status at the joint base are authorized mail service in the Postal Service Center. Personnel must have official orders to utilize the PSC. The PSC will hold the mail until your arrival. Upon arrival, stop by 2907 Tuskegee Airman Ave., to pick up general delivery mail and arrange for either a PSC box or mail forwarding address. Other services provided include mail forwarding or holding for individuals who are TDY.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday and holidays. Call (609) 754 6012 for more information.

GETTING TO JOINT BASE
McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST
Arrival by Air
The two main airports surrounding JB MDL are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Newark International Airport (EWR). If flying into Philadelphia, ground transportation is available through Rapid Rover and the New Jersey Transit bus line. For Rapid Rover service, call (856) 428-1500 or (609) 344-0100. For New Jersey Transit buses, visit the ticket booth located in the Greyhound Terminal of the airport or call (973) 275-5555. Additionally, the USO is located in Terminal D.

If flying into Newark, ground transportation is available through the New Jersey Transit bus line. For schedules, call (973) 275-5555. As always, it is best to pre-coordinate transportation and ask your sponsor for help.

Driving to McGuire and Dix
From New Jersey Turnpike Exit 7
or I-295 McGuire/Dix Exit
Take U.S. Route 206 south for approximately 1/2 a mile. Stay in the left lane to the "Y" intersection of Routes 206 and 68. Turn left on Route 68 and go approximately 4 miles. Look for a sign pointing left to "McGuire/Deborah Hospital." Turn left at the sign across the opposite lanes of Route 68. At the immediate "T" intersection, turn right on Burlington County Route 545 and head south for approximately two miles (crossing Burlington County Route 537 at the one-and one-half-mile point). At the intersection of Route 537, continue straight ahead, as the road becomes a four-lane divided highway. Follow the four-lane highway (which eventually becomes Burlington County Route 680) straight into the Main Gate.

From the North
Travel south on the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95 in northern New Jersey) to Exit 7. Follow directions from turnpike.

From the West
Travel east on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76 becomes I-276: do not take I-76 into Philadelphia) to the New Jersey Turnpike. Go north on the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 7. Follow directions from turnpike.

From the South
Travel north on I-95 through Delaware to just south of Wilmington, Del. Follow the signs for I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike across the Delaware Memorial Bridge into New Jersey. Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 7 or I-295 north to the McGuire/Dix exit and follow directions from turnpike.

Driving to Lakehurst
From Philadelphia International Airport
Take I-95 north to exit for Walt Whitman Bridge (toll). After the bridge, follow the signs to I-295 north. Take I-295 north to exit 34 (Marlton, 70 east) and stay on Route 70 east for approximately 40 miles.

Turn left at Route 547. Bear left on 547 and proceed about quarter mile to main gate (second gate after the industrial gate).

From Newark Airport
Take New Jersey Turnpike to Garden State Parkway south. Get on Parkway South to Exit 88 (Route 70 West). Follow signs on Route 70 west to Route 547 and turn right (Gulf station on right, McDonald's on left). Bear left on 547 and proceed about quarter mile to main gate (second gate after the industrial gate).

From the Garden State Parkway
Take exit 81A (Lakehurst/Toms River) to Highway 37 west (landmark: Community Medical Center). At the traffic circle, follow sign to Route 70 west. Take a right on Route 547 (Gulf station on right, McDonalds on left). Entrance to the base will be on the left.

WHEN YOU GET HERE
Upon arrival at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, report to the 24-hour arrival point, located in the All American Inn, 2786 Mitchell Road.

Individuals must contact their unit administration section, no later than 4 p.m. for duty-day arrivals or no later than noon the first duty day after arrival.

When in-processing have orders and all records in possession for turn-in. Military Personnel Section will set up all of your in-processing appointments.

If not assigned to base housing immediately, visit the off-base housing referral office before looking for or securing any off-base housing.

LODGING
All American Inn offers quality accommodations for temporary lodging needs. Guests are encouraged to make reservations early to ensure a room is available. Reservations are normally held until 6 p.m. If a later arrival is planned, a credit card number is required to hold the room. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The 24-hour arrival point for McGuire and Dix is located at 2786 Mitchell Road and at 481 Walsh Drive for Lakehurst.

It is highly recommend that personnel make lodging arrangements before arriving at JB MDL. For reservations or additional information, call (609) 754-4667, extensions 4005, 4006, and 4007.

Temporary Lodging Facilities
Families arriving and departing from JB MDL may be billeted in the temporary lodging facility. Currently, there are 50 TLF one or two bedroom units available and each have a living room, private bath, full kitchen, dining room and washer and dryer. The units are designed to accommodate families of up to six members.

Pet-friendly units are also available at first come, first serve basis with a $10 pet fee added daily to the TLF room rate. If pet friendly units are unavailable, commercial boarding kennels are available in the local area.

To make reservations, call (609) 754-4667, extensions 4005, 4006, and 4007.

TDY and Unaccompanied PSC Personnel
Reservations for transient quarters are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

VEHICLE AND
MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION
Vehicle registration is not required for entry to the installation. Vehicle decals are optional and may be obtained at any Welcome Center.

To register a vehicle on base, provide proof of insurance, a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and a military identification card. If a vehicle is leased, the member will need a copy of the lease agreement. Decals will not be issued if the owner has a temporary vehicle registration. If you have questions concerning registration, call (609) 754-3938 or visit one of the Welcome Centers.

Motorcycle operators require a valid motorcycle license and must attend motorcycle safety training to register their motorcycles on base. For more information contact the Safety office at (609) 754-7233.

DBIDS REGISTRATION
McGuire Welcome Center
Located at the McGuire Gate
Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dix Welcome Center
Located at the Route 68 Gate
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

Lakehurst Welcome Center
Located at the Lakehurst Gate
Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

DRIVING ON JB MDL
The speed limit on base is 25 m.p.h. unless otherwise posted. Speed limits are strictly enforced by radar. Please note, radar detectors are illegal on federal property. Everyone—military and civilians—must wear seat belts when operating or riding in a vehicle on the joint base. New Jersey state law also requires properly-installed children's car seats if transporting children eight years of age and under or less than 80 pounds. As a reminder JB MDL is hands free installation.

FIREARMS REGISTRATION
(609) 562-1130
Dormitory residents on McGuire and Dix must register privately owned firearms and store them in the 87th Security Forces Squadron Armory upon arrival. To register firearms, complete an Air Force Form 1314 which requires commander's signature, Department of Defense Form 2760 and receive a Lautenberg briefing. Forms are available at the Security Forces Armory at 6049 B Doughboy Loop. Members must take the completed form and the firearm to the Security Forces armory within 72 hours of arrival.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Inbound arrivals must contact the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office of New Jersey. On delivery day, the member or his/her designated representative must be present to accept the household goods. To change a scheduled delivery date, the member must coordinate with JPPSO to prevent being charged an attempted delivery fee.

Joint Personal
Property Shipping Office
(609) 562-2571
The JPPSO is located at 5139 Fort Dix Road.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

TMO/PPS
(609) 754-3324/3407
The Traffic Management Office, Personal Property Section is located at 1706 Terminal Road.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

WHERE TO LIVE ON BASE
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has more than 2,100 family housing units.

Upon receipt of permanent change of station orders, you must report to the Housing Management Office at your current duty station and complete an Advance Application for Military Housing (DD Form 1746). The housing office will then forward your application along with a copy of your reassignment orders to McGuire, and you will receive a status of housing availability (DD Form 1747) from the housing office staff. The base housing companies are United Communities and Balfour Beatty.

Single pregnant members, within 30 days of delivery, may submit an application with a physician's statement confirming pregnancy and a memo from their first sergeant requesting the member be housed.

Family housing effective date is the first day of the month prior to the member's arrival. Applications for housing must be received before the first day of your reporting month.

For more information on family housing application and waiting list procedures, visit the Housing Management Office at 3700 Circle Drive or call (609) 754-3662.
www.mcguiredixuc.com
www.lakehursthomes.com

HOUSING REFERRAL
Upon arrival at JB MDL, be certain to visit the Housing Management Office. A housing referral specialist will provide personalized housing availability listings and relocation assistance.

RENTING IN THE COMMUNITY
Variable housing allowance rates reflect this fact. Rentals very close to the base are scarce. Most rental properties are within a 20 to 45 minute commute.

You should expect to pay, on average, $750 a month for an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment, $950 a month for a two-bedroom apartment, and ­three-bedroom apartments are rare in New Jersey. For a single family home, expect to pay on average $1,000 to $2,500 a month for an unfurnished three-bedroom, and $1,800 or more a month for a ­four-bedroom home. Renters are generally responsible for all utilities. Deposits for electricity, gas and telephone may be waived if you participate in the Utility Deposit Waiver Program. Contact Housing Management Office staff for more details on this program.

Most landlords require a security deposit equal to a month or a month and-a-half rent and the first month's rent in advance. Save approximately $1,500 to $2,500 to cover move-in costs. Lease lengths are usually no less than six months, but can vary from three months to an average of 12 months. Month-to-month leases are very costly and extremely hard to find.

BUYING IN THE COMMUNITY
Many homes are available for sale in the JB MDL area. Prices depend on location. Most military families purchase homes in the Burlington and Ocean County area. Property taxes average from about $2,500 a year or more, depending upon the location in the counties.

SCHOOLS
Public Schools
Students residing in Falcon Courts North and East, attend elementary school in the North Hanover Township School District and middle/high school in the Northern Burlington County Regional School District.

Students residing in Grove Park, Holly Crest, Laurel Hill or Garden Terrace housing attend school the Pemberton Township School District.

Students residing on Lakehurst or in Pinehurst Estates attend the Manchester Township School District.
Students who reside in surrounding communities attend school in the community in which they live.
Information regarding the various schools is available at the Warfighter and Family Readiness Center.

School District contact information is as follows:
North Hanover Township (609) 738-2600
Northern Burlington County (609) 298-3900
Pemberton Township (609) 893-8141
Manchester Township (732) 350-5900

Special Education
Parents of children who will require more than a very routine special education curriculum should call the Warfighter and Family Readiness Center or the school district's special education department.

Private Schools
There are approximately 35 private schools Christian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Quaker (Friends), Roman Catholic, Seven-Day Adventist, etc. For detailed information, contact the Warfighter and Family Readiness Center at 562 3160/6271 or visit www.njprivateschools.com.

Elementary Schools
Atlantis Elementary School
(609) 723-5550
3 School House Road (Falcon Courts North)
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Grades 1st through 2nd

Columbia Elementary School
(609) 723-5900
School House Road (Falcon Courts North)
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Grades 3rd through 4th

New Hanover Township Elementary School
(609) 723-2139
122 Fort Dix St.
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
Grades Pre-kindergarten through 8th

Fort Dix Elementary
(609) 893-8141
1199 Fort Dix-Juliustown Road
JB MDL, NJ 08640
Grades Pre-kindergarten through 6th

Lakehurst Elementary School
(732) 657-5741
201 Union Ave.
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Grades Kindergarten through 8th

Middle Schools
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
(609) 298-3900
180 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
Grades 7th through 8th

Helen A. Fort Middle School
(609) 893-8141
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Grades 7th through 8th

High Schools
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
(609) 298-3900
160 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
Grades 9th through 12th

Pemberton Township High School
(609) 893-8141
148 Arney's Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Grades 9th through 12th

Manchester Township High School
(732) 657-2121
101 S. Colonial Drive
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Grades 9th through 12th

Inclement Weather
When adverse weather occurs, members must know installation procedures to safely arrive at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Base officials have three options when winter weather makes driving conditions hazardous for drivers:

MISSION ESSENTIAL REPORTING
Only mission, weather or emergency-essential personnel, as determined by mission partners, are required to report for duty. Mission partners must specifically identify mission essential personnel in advance. This includes Phase A personnel for base closures and Phase A and B personnel for limited operations. Supervisors are responsible for determining and clarifying the categories of their personnel. Phases A and B are defined as the following:
Phase A: Operations exist when conditions warrant closing the base to all but essential operations. Positions designated as Weather Essential A, are those whom the supervisor determines as necessary to maintain required essential base services, activities, and schedules; and those needed to restore the base to limited operations. Personnel designated as Weather Essential A are expected to be at work regardless of any dismissal authorization due to weather or other reason.
Phase B: Operations exist when conditions permit only limited operations. Positions designated as Weather Essential B are those whom the supervisor determines as necessary to maintain and support limited operations.

DELAYED REPORTING
All non-essential personnel must report for duty as soon as conditions permit. This includes Phase C personnel. Personnel should exercise caution when driving to the installation. JB MDL expected reporting time will be specified, but is normally 10 a.m. Mission essential personnel must report at their normally scheduled times. Joint base personnel can expect to receive the information as early as possible, but decisions will normally be made by 5 a.m.
Phase C: All personnel not designated Weather Essential A or B.

EARLY RELEASE
Mission partners are responsible for managing early release within their organization when the joint base commander initiates this action. The goal is to stagger departure times to alleviate congestion and to allow those who live farthest from the base to leave first. When the joint base commander decides to initiate any of these actions, the Joint Base Public Affairs Office and Command Post are notified and disseminate the information and specific reporting procedures through all available means of communication (i.e., base informational lines, local radio and TV stations, public website, Facebook, Twitter, marquees, e-mail and SharePoint (accessible from government computers only)).

The joint base's informational lines (609) 754 BASE (2273) and (732) 323-SNOW (7669) are also updated with current information regarding weather delays, closures or early releases.

If the base goes into mission-essential reporting, dining facilities and lodging will continue to operate to the maximum extent possible to meet the needs of customers. Mission essential personnel will be directed to the Child Development Center open for operations during adverse weather events. However, Army Air Force Exchange Services, the Navy Exchange and commissary facilities may close. Call AAFES at (609) 723-6100, the commissary at (609) 754-2153, and NEX at (732) 323 2439 for operating hours. Public Affairs will attempt to report on AAFES, NEX and commissary schedules as appropriate.

ROAD CONDITIONS
Road condition advisories for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are:
Green: Roads are clear and dry. Drivers will comply with normal vehicle operating procedures and posted speed limits.
Yellow: The roads are wet and may be slippery due to ice, snow, or reduced visibility. All drivers should exercise caution and must reduce speeds to 5 mph below the posted speed limit.
Red: The road conditions are hazardous due to ice, snow, high winds, or reduced visibility. The only vehicles authorized to drive on base are emergency and mission essential vehicles and those mission essential personnel reporting for duty. All drivers must use extreme caution and reduce speeds to 15 mph throughout the joint base and 5 mph in all housing areas.
Black: The road conditions are extremely hazardous due to ice, snow, high winds, or reduced visibility. The only vehicles authorized to drive on-base are emergency response vehicles. Emergency response drivers must exercise extreme caution.
Road conditions will be posted at all gates, the joint base public website and on base marquees.