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Morris County's cost of living index is 136.6 compared to the US average of 100. This means that it costs 36.6% more to live in this county than the general U.S. average.
Picatinny Arsenal NJ is the Joint Center of Excellence for Guns and Ammunition, providing products and services to all branches of the U.S. military.
Team Picatinny leads in the research, development, acquisition and lifecycle management of advanced conventional weapon systems and ammunition.
Picatinny is a unique facility that is vital to our nation – there is no government or industry counterpart with our capabilities. We streamline the acquisition process and deliver the armaments that warfighters need exactly when they need them - and at an affordable price. We have established increasingly close partnerships with universities and industry partners, involving them in collaborative efforts early in the research and development process.
Picatinny uses unique laboratories and special facilities to evaluate prototype designs, thus reducing development cycle time. These facilities are also available to contractors and other government agencies that are part of the national energetic consortium established by Picatinny and the Army Research Laboratory.
COMMANDER'S MISSION: USAG Picatinny Arsenal provides installation base support to enable mission readiness of the installation’s tenants. COMMANDER'S VISION: USAG Picatinny Arsenal is a high performing team passionately committed to people, community, and the pursuit of excellence.
On September 6, 1880, the War Department issued Special Order No. 189 which established the Dover Powder Depot. Four days later, the post was renamed the Picatinny Powder Depot. The Army's first powder factory was constructed here in 1907. Later that year, because of its expanding activities, the post became Picatinny Arsenal. When World War II started, Picatinny Arsenal was the only plant in the United States capable of making ammunition larger than that for small arms. Today, Picatinny Arsenal serves as the headquarters for the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center and employs highly skilled technicians, scientists, and engineers engaged in the full range of armament research and development.
Where did Picatinny get its name? Some of the earliest residents where the Lenni-Lenape Indians who named their hunting grounds "Picatinny". Initially spelled "Piccatinny", the word has been translated as the "peak with broken rocks and cliffs", or "water by the hill". Records indicate the name is a combination of Lenape and Pequot Indian Languages. "Pikka" in Pequot literally means "rock rent asunder", while "tinny" in Lenape represents landmark or hill. Please visit the Picatinny website at: https://www.pica.army.mil/Picatinny
The population in Morris County is approximately 514,423. There are 1,104 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Morris County is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Morris County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
The greater Picatinny Community includes current Picatinny employees, retired and former employees, active, reserve, retired military, and partnered communities in Morris County.
Picatinny Arsenal is located in Morris County in Northwest New Jersey. It is approximately 35 miles west of New York City. Situated on a 6,500-acre military installation, Picatinny Arsenal plays a unique role in the United States' ability to wage war. Morris County is ranked among the top 5 highest cost of living counties in the country.
Newark International Airport
Newark has long been on the forefront of aviation history. Opening in 1928, it is the nation’s oldest airfield and home to the nation’s first commercial airline terminal. In fact, in 1935, Amelia Earhart led the dedication of this landmark terminal building. (Only London’s Croydon Aerodrome predates the Newark terminal.) Located partly in Newark and partly in Elizabeth, Newark is located only 14 miles from Manhattan, serving a critical role for the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. Newark Liberty continues to build on its heritage of innovation with leadership roles in congestion mitigation and the campaign for Next Gen technology.
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USO assistance is not available at Newark International Airport.
Airport Shuttle Service
Royal Coachman, Air Brook, Annmarie's and Minuteman offer service to and from Picatinny Arsenal. Drivers accept Visa, Master Card and American Express. Mention Picatinny Arsenal for Discount rates.
Contact Royal Coachman at 267-310-5466 or 973-400-3204 for more information or visit their website.
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There are plenty of hotels within 5 miles of Picatinny Arsenal for your convenience. Just mention Picatinny Arsenal for government rates.
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Picatinny Arsenal is situated on a 6,500-acre military installation located in the northwest corner of New Jersey. Geographically, our location is between the Pocono Mountains, 40 minutes to the west, and the Jersey Shore, an hour to the east, and is ideal for a variety of leisure activities, including summer and winter sports. Nearby New York City offers famous museums, the Broadway theater district, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and home of the Metropolitan and New York City Operas and the New York City Ballet. Atlantic City, within driving distance from Picatinny, provides a wide spectrum of entertainment activities.
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