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Higher than the U.S. National Average. Colts Neck, NJ area prices the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.1% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.. The cost of living in Colts Neck is Colts Neck is 29% more expensive than the national average and 8% more expensive to live in than the average city in New Jersey.. Housing costs are especially high, with theaverage cost for housing is $961,900 which is 184.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 122.6% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, and the average monthly rent for a a two-bedroom unit in Colts Neck costs $2,330 per month, which is 62.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.6% more than the state average of $1,710.
Recreational Lodging
NWS Earle offers visitors the choice of Deer Run Lodging, Town Homes or spots for Recreational Vehicles (RV).
For more information please contact ITT Office 732-866-2167 or for Deer Run Lodging and RV information contact 732-866-2448.
https://www.navymwrearle.com/programs/9d809e82-a114-4142-9581-7770452fd50e
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial (719) 567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
The Station's Primary Mission - Providing ordnance for all Atlantic Fleet Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Groups; and, Supporting Strategic Department of Defense ordnance requirements.
NWS Earle Mission & Vision
Long before the opening hostilities of the Second World War, high-ranking officers of both the Army and the Navy realized it would eventually be necessary to establish a base for the loading of explosives somewhere in the Port of New York, focal point for all important rail lines of the Country. By 1943 the need had become urgent. The declaration of war had vastly increased shipments of explosives, the bulk of the loading falling upon Caven Point Army Depot in Jersey City NJ. During both World Wars, Caven Point's proximity to key rail networks and the ports of New York and New Jersey made it invaluable for the marshalling of troops, munitions and materials heading for front lines in Europe. However, because of its proximity to densely populated areas, and proximity to “military facilities,” Caven Point was considered an extreme hazard. Studying the problem, the Army and the Navy reached the same conclusion: the south side of Sandy Hook Bay was the ideal strategic location. Though sights were initially set on Port Monmouth, due to costs, a coastal site in the Leonardo section of Middletown was selected, along with a large unimproved area of Monmouth County 12 miles to the south. Connecting the two areas would be an almost direct rail and road corridor now called Normandy Road. Collectively, the facility provided the desired proximity to commercial rail facilities, New York City, New York Harbor, and the open-ocean; yet was remote to dense populations, bridges, tunnels, and shipping channels. Initially estimated to cost $25M, a reduced $14M plan was approved by the Secretary of the Navy and, on August 2, 1943, construction began on what was to be Naval Ammunition Depot Earle – named in honor of Rear Admiral Ralph Earle, the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance during the First World War. NAD Earle was commissioned on December 13, 1943, by which time the War and Navy Departments had collaborated to expand the project to include facilities for Army ammunition. Substantially complete by June 1, 1944, the cost for NAD Earle ultimately totaled $51.8M. Quickly the focal point for ordnance shipping, NAD Earle loaded the majority of ammunition used by the Allies for the invasion of Normandy, an achievement for which Normandy Road is so named. Earle continued to develop after World War II, keeping pace with the changing needs of the Navy and DoD during the Cold War. In 1974, Earle's name was officially changed to Naval Weapons Station Earle. In subsequent years, Earle proved its strategic worth as the DoD transshipment site for ordnance used in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
https://cnrma.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NWS-Earle/About/History/
Naval Weapons Station Earle serves over 2,000 military, DoD civilians and families. This number changes every year due to PCS and Transitioning members and civilians.
9,957 people, 07722 is the 248th most populated zip code in the state of New Jersey out of 590 zip codes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Colts Neck township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Naval Weapons Station Earle serves over 2,000 military DoD civilians and families. This number changes every year due to PCS and Transitioning Service members.
NWS Earle is one of the most serene and beautiful Navy installations in the country. Our main-side complex, located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, is set within over 11,000 acres of mostly wooded land in which wildlife outnumbers people. Nestled within the upscale community of Colts Neck, a scenic area of horse farms, fruit orchards and country estates, and only 20 minutes away from the famed Jersey Shore, this desirable area has been listed in "The New Yorker" as one of the best places to live in the country.
Our waterfront site, located 14 miles away Leonardo on Sandy Hook Bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and New York skyline. Part of the Jersey Shore region of the state, this community is also the home of theLeonardo State Marina, which boasts of having "Some of the best fishing in the New York-New Jersey harbor."
The base operator's or quarter deck's phone number is 732-866-2500. The base Ombudsman’s email address is NWSE.NJ.Ombudsman@gmail.com
Go With Us Ground Transportation serves the Monmouth County area. They have information at the Ground Transportation Counter, located adjacent to the baggage area at Newark Airport. You may contact Go With Us at 773-363-0001
From Newark Airport
The base will be approximately one mile on the left on Route 34 North.
During normal working hours, report to NWS Earle Administration Department, Bldg C-2. After normal working hours, ask the Front Gate Security Detachment to contact the Command Duty Officer for assistance.
For personnel reporting for duty aboard ships homeported at Naval Weapons Station Earle report to the Leonardo waterfront gate. You will be directed to your ship for completion of check-in. If your ship is underway you must report to COMLOGRU TWO Det Earle located in Building R-3A. If you are reporting to the Mobile Mine Assembly Group report to the Mainside area on Route 34.F Command Duty Officer can be contacted by calling the quarter deck at 732-866-2500.
How to Get To Naval Weapons Station Earle – Mainside
From the north:Take the Garden State Parkway South to the Route 9 exit (123) near South Amboy. Take Route 9 south approximately 8 miles to Route 18(left lane exit). Take Route 18 south approximately 10 miles to the Route 34 South exit. The entrance to Naval Weapons Station Earle will be on the left (Northbound side) side of the highway at the first traffic light.
From the south:Take the New Jersey Turnpike north and get off at exit 7A (I-195 east/Shore Points). Continue on I-195 east to exit 35B which is Route 34 North. Follow Route 34 North for approximately 7 miles. The base will be on the right side of the road.
Destination Address:201 Route 34 North, Colts Neck, NJ, 07722
How To Get To Waterfront
From Mainside or points south:From the main gate, proceed north on Route 34 to Route 537. Make right onto Route 357 and continue to Hockhockson Road, make right, cross the tracks and turn left onto Normandy Road. Proceed north approximately 10 miles and bear left onto East Rd. Proceed on East Road a mile to Route 36. Make a right onto Route 36. After 1 mile, take jug handle right turn to cross back over Route 36 to Waterfront entrance.
From the north:Take the Garden State Parkway south to exit 117, and take Route 36 East. Stay on Route 36 approximately 7 miles. As above, take jug handle to Waterfront Gate.
Destination Address:
801 Highway 36, Leonardo, NJ 07737
Please note the Garden State Parkway is toll road and will require an EZ pass or cash on hand.
Source: Getting Here (navy.mil)
Currently, there is no base transportation on this installation. Please contact your Command Sponsor for base transportation arrangements.
Quarter Deck732-866-2500 , CDO 732-558-3362, Security 732-866-2291, Port Services 732-866-7100, Pass and ID 732-866-2214 (Main side)