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Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

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  • Air Force

    Visitors Center- Lakehurst

    County Rd 547

    Lakehurst, NJ 08753

    COMM phone number for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Visitors Center- Lakehurst

    732-323-1439

    COMM phone number for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Visitors Center- Lakehurst

    732-323-2693

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.navair.navy.mil/lakehurst/nlweb/
    Monday – Friday 7:00am – 2:00pm Sat and Sun: Closed
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+County+Rd+547,+Lakehurst+NJ+08753

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Check-in Procedures Overview

 When you arrive at your new installation, you’ll need to follow installation-specific procedures. Each installation and service handles in-processing differently.  Here, you can find installation-specific guidelines and a list of documents to bring with you when checking- in. Reach out to the contacts provided if you have specific questions.

 

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JB MDL General In-Processing & Newcomers Information

Installation Newcomers Orientation 1st Tuesday of every month 7:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location

  • Tommy B's Community Center: (2705 East Arnold Ave, JB MDL, NJ 08641)
  • Timmermann Conference Center: (Bldg. 5541, 8th St, JB MDL, NJ 08641)

Contact

Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC): COMM: 609-754-3154

LAKEHURST (Navy / Joint Tenant Activities)

Normal Duty Hours:

  • Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Report in uniform to the Navy Military Personnel Office, Bldg. 150, Rm 136. Turn in orders, service records, file travel claims, and receive your check-in sheet. MILPERS will contact your assigned sponsor upon arrival.

After Hours, Weekends & Holidays

Contact your sponsor immediately to have your orders endorsed with the official arrival date and time. Notify your gaining department of arrival and obtain reporting times for the next business day's MILPERS check-in.

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training

Duty Hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.): All incoming staff and students report to the Leading Chief Petty Officer at Hangar 1, 2nd Floor. 

After Hours: Contact the Command Duty Officer.

  • Duty Hours: 732-323-5077/7573
  • After Hours (CDO): 732-267-1124

DIX (Army / Division, Companies)

Duty Hours

Report directly to your gaining unit to sign off leave. On the day of arrival (or next duty day), report in duty uniform to the Human Resources Military Office (Bldg. 5418, 1st Floor, West Wing, Delaware Ave) for installation-level in-processing and welcome packet pickup.

HRM Office:

  • COMM: 609-562-3167
  • DSN: 312-562-3167

After Hours

Contact your gaining unit Staff Duty / Sponsor for immediate check-in instructions and quarters assignment before proceeding to HRM the next duty day.

Dix Required In-Processing Documents

  • Mandatory In-Processing Records: Copy of official PCS orders; signed DA Form 31 (Leave Form / Request and Authority for Leave).
  • Mandatory Hand-Carry Documents: Marriage/Divorce decrees, Birth certificates, Passports, Citizenship naturalization certificates, and Household Goods inventory receipts.

MCGUIRE (Air Force / Wing, Squadron, Flights)

  • Normal Duty Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Notify your sponsor and report to your gaining Commander's Support Staff to complete unit arrival actions. Your CSS and Unit First Sergeant will coordinate permanent/temporary room assignments.

After Hours & Weekends

Report to Lodging (All-American Inn, Bldg. 2786) to secure Visiting Airmen’s/Officer’s Quarters. Report to your gaining CSS the next duty morning.

Leave / PTDY Extension

If extending permissive temporary duty for house hunting or taking personal leave en route, immediately notify your sponsor and gaining CSS to update accountability.

In-TransitMajor Area Commercial Airports

  • Philadelphia International Airport PHL
    • Primary Southern/Western Hub: Closest major international airport to McGuire and Dix. Ground shuttle and rental services available.
    • ~45 miles (45–60 min)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport EWR
    • Primary Northern Hub: Direct NJ Transit train connections available from the airport to Trenton/Hamilton rail stations.
    • ~65 miles (75–90 min)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
    • Major international carrier hub. Inbound members should factor in heavy New York City metro traffic and tolls.
    • ~85 miles (1 hr 45 min – 2.5 hrs)
  • LaGuardia Airport LGA
    • Major domestic carrier hub. Inbound members should factor in heavy New York City metro traffic and tolls.
    • ~85 miles (1 hr 45 min – 2.5 hrs)

Regional Train & Rail Stations

Trenton Transit Center (TRN)

  • Amtrak
  • NJ Transit Rail
  • SEPTA Regional Rail
  • ~20 miles (30–40 min)
  • Primary Rail Hub: Direct connections along the Northeast Corridor to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

Hamilton Station

  • NJ Transit Rail
  • ~22 miles (30–35 min)
  • Convenient Northeast Corridor line station for arrivals from Newark (EWR) or New York City.

Bordentown Station

  • NJ Transit River LINE
  • ~12 miles (20 min)
  • Light rail line connecting the Camden/Philadelphia area directly to Trenton.

Sponsor Coordination & Travel In-Processing

Pre-Arrival

Establish contact with your appointed unit sponsor immediately upon receipt of orders. Exchange current phone numbers, personal email, and travel itineraries.

In-Transit

Keep your sponsor updated on your travel progress, flight numbers, train schedules, and expected arrival times. Inform them immediately of any delays or en-route leave changes.

Arrival

Coordinate final reception arrangements, base access passes if required for family/dependents, and temporary lodging check-in with your sponsor.

PCS Resources & Relocation Assistance

For relocation briefings, lending closet items, child/youth transition services, or general relocation guidance, contact the Military and Family Readiness Center:

  • Commercial: 609-754-3154
  • Location: Building 3435 Broidy Road, JB MDL, NJ 08641

Step - Action: Description: Requirements

1. Sponsor & MPF Notification - Immediate Contact

Notify your sponsor and gaining Military Personnel Flight immediately upon arrival to report your change in dependency status.

2. Document Verification - DEERS / RAPIDS Enrollment

Present an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate, spouse’s government ID, and Social Security card to update DEERS.

3. Virtual Records Update - vRED & SGLI

Immediately access vMPF to update your Virtual Record of Emergency Data and SOES to adjust your Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI/FSGLI) elections.

4. Entitlements Adjustment - Travel Voucher & BAH

Coordinate with Finance and MPF to amend travel orders if applicable and initiate Basic Allowance for Housing with-dependent rate adjustments.

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