Student Welcome Package
USAF Expeditionary Operations School Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) NJ
MISSION Train and Educate total force Airmen for a broad spectrum of expeditionary operations today and tomorrow.
VISION Be the Air Force School of Choice to develop and deliver world- class expeditionary training and education.
Contents Useful Telephone Numbers ...... 2 Reporting Instructions/In-processing; Security Clearances ...... 2 Review USAF ETCA Course Reporting Instructions ...... 3 Lodging Information ...... 3 Off Base Contracted Hotels ...... 4 Dining Facilities (DFAC) ...... 4 Cell Phone / Beeper / PDA Usage and Policy ...... 5 NJ Roads & Cellular Phone Usage ...... 5 Student Smoking Policy ...... 5 Student Alcohol Policy ...... 6 Ground Transportation ...... 6 Lactation Room for Nursing Mothers ...... 6 Student Messages ...... 6 Restaurant Guide ...... 7 Evening/Weekend Activities ...... 7 Malls and Markets ...... 8 Key Map Locations & Contact Information ...... 9 Questions ...... 9
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Useful Telephone Numbers
USAF EOS/McGuire DSN: 650 USAF EOS Toll Free Number: (866) 690-5260 USAF EOS Registrar Office: (609) 754-7156/7154/7155 Dialing Procedures: Local and toll free: 99 + XXX-XXXX or 99 + 1 + toll free number DSN: 94 + XXX-XXXX JB MDL (McGuire): 4 + XXXX JB MDL (Dix): 2 + XXXX Long Distance: Calling cards must be used. 98 + 1 + Area Code+XXX+XXXX Dental Clinic (McGuire): (609) 754-3786/3788 (acute care) Non-emergency Medical Care: Contact the Registrar’s office at DSN: 650-7738 or Comm: (609) 754- 7738 for the appropriate number. JB-MDL Weather Status Hotline: (609) 754-BASE (2273), call to determine the Joint Base and EOS current operational status. Students should call after 0600. Status is also posted on the follow social media platforms:
Facebook / Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst: https://www.facebook.com/JointBaseMcGuireDixLakehurst Twitter / JointBaseMDL https://twitter.com/@jointbasemdl
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Reporting Instructions/In-processing; Security Clearances
Unless otherwise stated (MAF/FP IFTU), all students will report to the USAF Expeditionary Center (USAF EC), Building 5656 Texas Avenue, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08640-5403 no earlier than 0715 on the first day of class. IFTU students that are not arriving via POV should meet in the main lobby of lodging at 0715. Students arriving at the USAF EC should park in the main parking lot on the south side of the building and enter via the student entrance. Upon entering the building students will stop at the Registrar's office for in-processing. Student in-processing will commence at 0715.
The school house is a restricted access facility. Students will be issued a badge during in-processing that worn at all times while inside the building and also serves as their key to unlock the doors. If arriving after 0800 or if you’re unable to enter the building at the student entrance, contact the Registrar's Office by using the exterior wall mounted telephone or intercom.
Please ensure you have the following items with you when you arrive at the Expeditionary Operations School:
. Military or Civilian ID Card . Information protection training certificate
Security Clearances. Students must review the security clearance requirements for your course found in the Education and Training Announcements on-line catalog and ensure you meet the clearance requirements to attend the course. Visit our Courses/Schedules page, navigate to your course and click on the course title. Security information is listed at the top of the page and in the text.
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Review USAF ETCA Course Reporting Instructions
Students must review instructions provided in the Education and Training Announcements (ETCA) prior to attending their course. Specific information is provided about uniform, equipment requirements and other information about attending the course.
Once on the USAF ETCA site click on the appropriate course title to view the specific course announcement with reporting instructions. USAF Education and Training Course Announcements (ETCA) (access on .mil network with Email CaC certificate or .com with .mil VPN)
Students attending these courses have separate/distinct reporting instructions, billeting, equipment requirements, etc.
FIELDCRAFT CENTCOM FIELDCRAFT CONTINGENCY RESPONSE FIELDCRAFT HOSTILE FIELDCRAFT UNCERTAIN PHOENIX RAVEN QUALIFICATION AIR ADVISOR ACADEMY (McGuire AFB) AEG LEADER
Note: T-shirts and blue jeans are not authorized while attending class. Those wearing civilian clothes should wear appropriate business attire.
Lodging Information
Students attending our Force Protection IFTU and MAF IFTU courses have lodging reservations made for them. Please contact The All American Inn on JB MDL (McGuire AFB Lodging) to confirm your reservation. The All American Inn on JB MDL is approximately five miles from the USAF EC. If billeted off base, the distance is at least eight to ten miles. AMC does not authorize rental cars for members. Vans will be provided the morning of the first day of class at lodging for transportation to the EC. Telephone charges from lodging facilities are very expensive; it is recommended to use a cell phone or pre- paid phone card.
Reservations: Students scheduled for training MUST contact the McGuire (All American Inn) to make reservations. Please be sure to advise the lodging office if you're coming from outside CONUS.
Return to Contents On Base Lodging Phone (McGuire AFB Lodging Office) DSN: 650-4667 or 650-1425 All American Inn Comm: (609) 754-4667/1425 2786 Mitchell Road, JB MDL NJ 08641 (Ft. Dix Lodging) Doughboy Same numbers above BLDG 5255 Maryland Ave, Ft Dix, NJ (Lakehurst Lodging) DSN 624-2266 Hwy. 547, Bldg. 481 Comm. (732) 323-2266 Lakehurst, NJ, 08733
. If you're cancelled out of the class, you must cancel your reservation with the All American Inn and your hotel. . Contracts (non-availability slips) will be faxed to the hotels or provided via DTS if staying at off base contracted hotel.
Students lodged on JB MDL should report to the All American Inn (McGuire AFB Lodging Office), 2786 Mitchell Road, JB MDL NJ 08641, NLT 1600 one day prior to class start date (CSD). Students 3
lodged off-base can report directly to the hotel contracted for them NLT 1600 one day prior to CSD. Students arriving earlier than 24 hours prior to CSD should contact lodging in advance by calling the number listed above. Phone numbers for contracted hotels are below.
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Off Base Contracted Hotels
If billeted off-base, students must call the hotel to confirm their reservation and guarantee the room with a government credit card. Also, those with a room preference, smoking or non-smoking, must contact the hotel and state their preference prior to arrival.
YOU MUST CONTACT MCGUIRE LODGING OFFICE FIRST TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS. **Be sure you are aware of any/all hotel charges before accepting any services. If you have questions contact the front desk.** PHONE # Quality Inn 21 Wrightstown Cookstown Road, Cookstown, NJ 08511 Cookstown 609-723-6500 Candlewood Suites (Bordentown) 200 Rising Sun Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505 Bordentown 609-291-1010 Best Western Inn 1068 U.S. 206 Bordentown, NJ 08505 Bordentown 609-298-8000 Days Inn 1073 U.S. 206 Bordentown, NJ 08505 Bordentown 609-298-6100 Ramada Inn 1083 US Route 206, Bordentown, NJ 08505 Bordentown 609-298-3200 Hampton Inn 2004 Route 206, Bordentown, NJ 08505 Bordentown 609-298-4000 Best Western Inn 1068 U.S. 206 Bordentown, NJ 08505 Westampton 609-261-3800 Courtyard by Marriott 30 Western Drive Westampton, NJ 08060 Westampton 609-261-6161 Hampton Inn 5000 Crawford Place, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Westampton 609-702-9888 Holiday Inn Express 18 Western Drive, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Mt. Holly 609-702-5800 Residence Inn 1000 Bishops Gate Boulevard, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Mt. Laurel 856-234-1025 Candlewood Suites (Mt Laurel) 4000 Crawford Place, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Mt. Laurel 856-642-7567 Hampton Inn 5000 Crawford Place, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Mt. Laurel 856-778-5535 Wyndham 1111 Route 73 North, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Mt. Laurel 856-234-7000 Howard Johnson 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ Toms River 732-244-1000
McGuire All American Inn lodging will have current information regarding contracted hotels
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Dining Facilities (DFAC)
IAW AFI 34-234, enlisted members receiving the meal portion of per diem are authorized to use these dining facility as a paying customer. Officers receiving a meal portion of per diem are authorized to use the
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McGuire / DFAC (Halvorsen Hall) located BLDG 2635 POW/MIA Blvd. All individuals on base are authorized to use this facility. Menu This is a redesigned DFAC with 2.0 food standards that carry healthy choices. 5-10 min car ride from EOS main campus. - walking distance from Air Advisor Academy.
Ft. Dix / DFAC (Restricted – Eligible Patrons Only) located at BLDG 5614 Texas Ave, Ft Dix, NJ - walking distance from EOS main campus.
Lakehurst / If students are billeted at this side of the base be aware there is no DFAC at this location.
Should you have additional questions concerning dining facility entitlements please contact the 87 FSS/FSVF at DSN 650-0739 or Commercial: (609) 754-0739.
Cell Phone / Beeper / PDA Usage and Policy IAW Emissions Security Information message (ESIM) 05-01 changes for AFMAN 33-214, Vol, 1 and 2: no cellular phones, cordless telephones, radio frequency keyboards, wireless Local Area Networks (LAN) cards or devises are allowed in areas where classified information is discussed, briefed or processed. Within USAF EC these areas are identified as rooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 208, 308, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1009, 1010 or any room where a classified briefing is being conducted and any office or classroom where classified equipment and or SIPRNET is being used. This policy applies to Blackberry devices and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) with cellular interfaces; however, e way pages, Land Mobile Radios (LMRs), wireless mouse and pointer devices are now considered a minimal risk and are allowed. IAW DISA Directors policy letter 2003-7 any wireless device not listed as minimal risk, discovered within or existing classified areas will be confiscated and delivered to 305th Security Forces Squadron for disposition. In accordance with Director of Central Intelligence Directives, absolutely no wireless devices are allowed inside the SCIF area.
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NJ Roads & Cellular Phone Usage Please note that in many cases in New Jersey, left-hand turns are prohibited on major roads. You must first make a right turn into a "jug-handle.” Look for a sign indicating, "All turns from right lane” or “U-Turn."
As of March 1, 2008, using a handheld cellular telephone or texting device while driving is a primary offense. Law enforcement can stop and cite a motorist specifically for these actions. Motorists are permitted to use a hands-free cellular telephone if it does not interfere with any federally required safety equipment or with the safe operation of the vehicle. Although the use of a hands-free cellular telephone is legal, it is strongly discouraged. A handheld cellular telephone may be used only in certain emergency situations, which include:
Fire, Traffic accident, serious road hazard, Medical emergency, or Hazardous material emergency Motorists in the above-mentioned circumstances must keep one hand on the steering wheel while using a handheld telephone. To prove legal use of a handheld telephone while operating a motor vehicle, a motorist may be asked to produce testimony or written statements from appropriate authorities, or telephone records. Fines for breaking this law range between $100 and $250.
Student Smoking Policy EOS Students are permitted to use tobacco products in designated tobacco use areas. At no time should the use of tobacco products interfere with training or infringe on the rights of others to live in a tobacco free environment. Tobacco includes all products that may be configured to deliver nicotine (AFI 40-102, Tobacco Free Living). Designated smoking areas must be located and maintained IAW AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction and USAF EC OI 32-1001, USAF EC Facilities Standards. Your course director and/or instructors will provide more detailed information regarding this policy on the first day of training. 5
Student Alcohol Policy
The EOS has a unique training mission. Courses often involve the use of highly specialized equipment, weapons and ammunition. It is mandatory that our students be both physically and mentally prepared for training. Therefore, students will not report for duty under the influence of alcohol nor consume alcoholic beverages while on duty, including during meals and breaks throughout the training day. The student’s training day will be determined by the course director /instructor and may include hours outside the normal duty day. Unit commanders may publish and enforce more restrictive guidance in order to safely accomplish the training mission. Violations by military members may be punishable under the UCMJ. For civilian students, a violation may result in disenrollment and disciplinary action by their unit of assignment. Your course director and/or instructors will provide more detailed information regarding this policy on the first day of training.
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Ground Transportation
From Newark Int’l Airport to McGuire AFB travel time (approx): 1 hr 15 mins. From Philadelphia Int’l Airport to McGuire AFB travel time (approx): 1 hour.
Rental Cars: It is highly encouraged that units authorize rental cars due to the fact that billeting on base is 5 miles from the schoolhouse and the base does not provide any transportation services. Additionally, if billeted off base the distance could easily exceed 20 miles one-way; no base transportation service are available.
Rapid Rover: http://www.rapidrover.com Rapid Rover picks up at Philadelphia IAP baggage claim areas 24 hours a day. You can contact Rapid Rover dispatch at any baggage claim area at the Ground Transportation Desk - pick up the desk phone and dial 4. Other arrangements can be made by calling 1- 800-322-8062 or 856-428-1500. Angel Transportation: www.angeltransportation.com Angel picks up at Philadelphia and can take students to billeting or dormitories on base. They also have enclosed trailers to accommodate luggage/gear/weapons for Feildcraft students. Upon departure, drivers can also drop students off at Philadelphia, BWI, Newark, or JFK airports. Call (609) 261-0900, fax (609) 521-6644. E-mail: [email protected]. or reserve through website.
NJ Transit (800) 772-2222 or www.njtransit.com
Newark Airport Ground Transportation Information: (800) 247-7433 or http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ewr_transportation.html
AMTRAK Information: (800) 872-7245 or www.amtrak.com
Lactation Room for Nursing Mothers
If you are currently nursing, the Expeditionary Operations School (Main Campus) now has a private mother rooms available located in building 5656, room 1011 (refer to EOS building map on the Student Information EIM page for specific location). A fridge and freezer are provided to help accommodate your needs while you complete your training. Please bring all other required items and equipment (ex: pump, parts, freezer bags, etc.) that you will need for the duration of your stay. To gain access to the mother’s room, contact the 423rd First Sergeant.
Student Messages
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Students should contact their course director upon arrival to obtain DSN phone number to contact while at the USAF Expeditionary Operations School.
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Restaurant Guide
$ = < $8.00 $$ = $8.00 - $15.00 $$$ = > $15.00
Arby’s, Charley’s, Boston Market, & Popeye’s Chicken, 609-723-6100, exchange Food Court (On Base), Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ $-$$ Open: 1030am - 7 pm
O’Conner’s, 609-265-1100, Hwy 541/Burrs Rd, Mt Holly $$ Great Salad Bar and Burgers to Prime Rib Chesterfield Inn, 609-298-1917, 633 Rte. 528, Chesterfield $-$$$ Historic Inn, Italian and American lunch/dinner Mastori’s Diner, 609-298-4650, int. Hwy 130/206, Bordentown $-$$$ A local favorite, open: 5:00 am - 12:45 am Olive Garden, 856-414-0003, 2314 Hwy 38 (westbound), Cherry Hill $$ A favorite chain
Carlucci’s Waterfront 609-235-5737, Moorestown/Centerton Rd, Mt Laurel $$$ Seafood favorite, reservations Robins Nest Bakery and Cafe, 261-6149, 24 Washington, Mt Holly $$ Fantastic desserts, great lunch spot, dinner too. Sebastian’s Schnitzelhaus, 724-9609, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst St, Wrightstown $$ German food, open: Tue - Sun, 11 am - 10 pm
Esposito’s, 609-723-5600, Wrightstown/Cookstown Rd., Wrightstown $$ Hoagies (subs), Pizza, & Ziti for eat in or take out. Open: 10:30 am - Midnight. Deliver After 5:00
Golden Bo Bo, 609-723-3377, 433 E. Main St, Wrightstown $ - $$ Chinese food; lunch buffet, Open: 11 am - 10 pm
McDonalds, 609-723-0543, East Main St, Wrightstown $ Open: 24 hours (drive-thru).
Papa John's Pizza, 609-723-2020, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst St, Wrightstown Open: 11 am - 12:30 am $$
Pizza Hut, 609-723-2992 $$
Romeo's Restaurant & Pizza, 609-723-2216, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst St, Wrightstown Mom & Pop, Pizza Parlor atmosphere, Open: 11 am – midnight $$
Three Brothers Pizza, 609-758-7200, Wrightstown/Cookstown Rd, Cookstown (Outside McGuire Gate) Pizza & other Italian foods for eat in or take out. Open: 10:30 am - 10:30 pm $$
Taco Bell, 609-723-1222, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst St, Wrightstown $ Open: 10 am-Midnight
Wendy's, 609-723-8412, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst St, Wrightstown $ Open: 10:30 am - 10 pm
Evening/Weekend Activities
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As time permits, we invite you to enjoy some the many activities available near our location here in central New Jersey. In addition to many fine restaurants in the local area, the diverse dining and entertainment opportunities available in New York City, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia are all within 1.5 hours drive of both McGuire AFB and Ft. Dix. The McGuire AFB Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) office periodically arranges trips to Broadway shows, area sporting events, Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park, historic locations, and other points of interest in the area. Should an ITT-sponsored trip to a location of your interest be unavailable during your stay in New Jersey, the ITT office can provide tickets and/or brochures concerning that location if you desire to provide your own transportation. The ITT office is located in Building 2905 on McGuire AFB. In addition to the above activities, both McGuire and Ft. Dix have robust Chapel programs to meet your religious needs. Phone numbers for the ITT office and Chapels are listed in the “Useful Telephone Numbers” section.
For your physical fitness needs, McGuire AFB and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst offer a number of indoor sporting activities in addition to their wide assortment of weightlifting and muscle toning equipment at the McGuire Base Gym and Griffith Field House respectively. McGuire Gym is located in Bldg 2605 at the Intersection of McGuire Blvd and POW/MIA Blvd, McGuire AFB. Griffith Field House is located just off West 8th Street in building 6047 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Phone numbers for both fitness centers are listed in the “Useful Telephone Numbers” section. USAF EC students are also welcome to take advantage of our own in-house locker rooms and fitness center, located on the upper level of building 5656. In addition to free weights, the Fitness Center has a variety of aerobic and weight training machines for your use and training needs. We ask all fitness center users to please have your student badge in your possession and heed the rules posted. Your student brochure provided on your first day of class will provide the hours of operation for the locker rooms and fitness center.
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Malls and Markets
Burlington Center: Take Rte. 537 West to Woodlane Road (Rte. 630) and go approximately two miles to Rte. 541. Turn right on Rte. 541 North and go approximately four miles to mall on the right.
Cherry Hill Mall: Take the Pemberton - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Road out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Go through Pemberton to the third light and turn right on Rte. 530. Rte. 530 turns into Rte. 38. Follow Rt38 East to about ten miles past Mt Holly. The mall is on the right.
Columbus Farmers Market: Take Rte. 537 West to the blinking yellow light in Jobstown. Turn right and immediately turn right again onto Columbus-Jobstown Road. Follow road to Rte.206. The market will be right in front of you.
Echelon Mall: Follow directions to Cherry Hill Mall to Pemberton. Then continue through Pemberton (across Rte. 530) until you meet Rt206. Take Rt206 South to Rte. 70. Go west on Rte. 70 approximately ten miles to the Rte. 70/Rte. 73 circle. Proceed south on Rte. 73 to Evesham Road (Rte. 544). Go approximately two miles to Chew's Landing Road. Mall is off to the left. (Or, take I-295 South to exit 32).
Franklin Mills: Follow directions to Burlington Center but continue past the mall and K Mart straight into Burlington. Take Rte. 130 South to the Burlington-Bristol Bridge exit. Cross bridge. Once you cross the bridge, you will be on Rte. 413. Take Rte. 413 to I-95. Take I-95 South to the Woodhaven Road exit. The mall is on the right off Woodhaven Road.
Freehold Raceway Mall: Take Rte. 537 East, past Six Flags Great Adventure, and into Freehold. You will see signs for the mall. Take the jug handle turn to the right to get to the mall off Rte. 537.
I-95 Farmers' Market: Follow directions to Franklin Mills. Take I-95 South for approximately seven miles. You will go through four stoplights; at the fifth stoplight, turn left to the market.
Moorestown Mall: Follow directions to Cherry Hill Mall. Moorestown Mall will be on your left approximately six miles before Cherry Hill Mall on Rte. 38.
Peddlers Village: Take Rte. 206 North to Rte. 29 and turn left. At Lambertville, turn left onto Bridge Street (Rte. 179) and cross bridge to New Hope, PA. Keep going through and out of town to intersection with Rte. 202 and bear left to Lahaska. You will see signs for Peddlers Village parking.
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Princeton Market Fair: Follow directions to Quaker Bridge Mall. Continue up Rte 1 North one to two miles. The mall is on the left so use the "jug handle" turn to right.
Quaker Bridge Mall: Take Rte 537 West. At Rte 68, turn right until you meet Rte 206. Take Rte 206 North to I-295 North. Take the Rte. 1 North exit and go past the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles about one mile. The mall will be on your right.
Rice's Country Market: Follow directions for Peddlers Village. At Peddlers Village, turn right at light onto Street Road. Turn right by Cock 'N Bull Restaurant onto Rte. 263. Look for Victorian "gingerbread" house on left; turn left onto Greenhill Road Stay on Greenhill until you reach the market on your right.
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Key Map Locations & Contact Information
(McGuire) All American Inn (609) 754- USAF EOS Student Entrance (609) 754-7738 4667/1425
Ft Dix Air Force Inn Air Advisor Acadamy (McGuire)
Base Exchange: (609) 723-6100 McGuire Clinic (609) 754-7738 Commissary: (609) 754-4154 / 4155
Fitness Center (McGuire): (609) 754-6085 / (DFAC McGuire) Halverson Hall: (609) 754-2450 2462 walking distance from Air Advisor Academy
Ft Dix Gym (Griffith Field House): (609) 562- (DFAC Ft Dix) walking distance rom USAF EOS 4888 Base Chapel (Ft. Dix): (609) 562-2020 Services Club: (609) 754-2396 / 723-1351 Base Chapel (McGuire): (609) 754-4673 Golf Course (McGuire): (609) 754-3330 Golf Course (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst): Education Office: (609) 754-3019 (609) 562-5443 Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT): (609) 754-6032 / McGuire Information: (609) 754-1100 3737 Indoor Pool (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst): Military Pay: (609) 754-6261/6364 (609) 562-2808 Base Legal: (609) 754-2010 MPF Customer Service: (609) 754-3544 / 5774 Base Service Station: (609) 754-4316 TMO Official Travel: (609) 754-2734 Clothing Sales (Joint Base McGuire-Dix- AirTrak Travel (airline tickets): (609) 754-1322/4013 Lakehurst): (609) 723-2307 Security Forces: (609) 754-2001
Questions
Have questions not answered here? Please contact the USAF EC Registrar’s Office at DSN: 650-7738 or Commercial: (609) 754-7738.
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