Is Fort Lewis an open base?

JBLM is a controlled access installation. Vehicles with an adult, authorized Department of Defense ID cardholder (18 or older) may enter JBLM through any open gate. JBLM uses Automated Installation Entry (AIE 3) for entry to the installation.

Can I visit Fort Lewis?

Campus visits We have in-person and virtual visit options so you can come see campus for yourself or explore FLC from the comfort of your home. To see all our visit options, just click “Visit virtually” or “Visit in person” below.

Are visitors allowed on Jblm?

Visitor passes will be issued to all non-Department of Defense persons with a valid reason for entering the installation. A visitor pass can be issued for up to 90 days for all non-DOD personnel. This includes all non-DOD passengers riding in a non-DOD person’s vehicle.

What units are stationed in Fort Lewis?

Units/Tenants

• I Corps.
• 62nd Airlift Wing.
• 627th Air Base Group.
• Madigan Army Medical Center.
• 7th Infantry Division.
• 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
• Regional Health Command Pacific.
• 1st Special Forces Group.

Does Fort Lewis deploy?

Fort Lewis’s geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia and Seattle for deploying equipment. Units can be deployed from McChord Field, and individuals and small groups can also use nearby Sea-Tac Airport.

Who gets stationed at Fort Lewis?

Population/Major Units Assigned The base supports 60,000 family members who live on and outside the base, and nearly 30,000 military retirees living within 50 miles.

How do I get a visitor pass on base?

Stop first at the visitor’s center, which at most military bases is conveniently situated near the main gate. You’ll be asked to provide your reason for visiting, any documentation for your trip. You may be asked to register your car for base access.

How do I get on base without a military ID?

If you need to enter a base and do not have a DoD I.D., or do not have an escort, you will need to visit the base’s visitor center. Visitor centers are usually located near the main gate. If you are a non-military caregiver you can get on base accompanied by a child in possession of a valid military identification.

Can civilians enter Fort Bliss?

Fort Bliss requires civilian visitors to obtain a Visitor’s Pass to obtain access to the military base by presenting a valid U.S. Government Issued ID (driver’s license, passport, State ID, etc.) DOD ID card holders escorting visitors assume responsibility for the escorted visitors.

What units deploy the most?

Since 2001, the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) has been the most deployed unit in the US military.

Is Fort Lewis a good base?

Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is one of the most sought-after U.S. military installations thanks to the amazing views of Mt. While living in Fort Lewis, you won’t be far from the amenities of Tacoma and Seattle but you’ll enjoy more affordable living if you decide to buy a house nearby.

Where is Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington State?

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s Puget Sound region, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is the Defense Department’s premiere military installation on the West Coast. JBLM was formally established as one of 12 joint bases worldwide on Oct. 1, 2010.

Is there a legal assistance office at JBLM?

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord legal assistance office provides confidential legal services to all Army and Air Force members, their family members and military retirees on JBLM.

When did Fort Lewis and McChord merge?

The merger of the former Fort Lewis (est. 1917) and McChord Air Force Base (est. 1947) was directed by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.

How to contact Joint Base Lewis-McChord tax center?

Tax filing season is quickly approaching, and the JBLM Tax Center stands ready to assist! To contact the Tax Center for an appointment, please call 253-967-9904 or 253-967-9941. Please note that, due to the IRS not accepting tax returns until 12 February 2021, certain returns will not be scheduled for preparation until after 12 February.