LOCATION:
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC is located in the southeast section of Goldsboro in the middle of Wayne County. The base occupies 3,300 acres. Goldsboro is a medium sized town with a moderate cost of living. It is surrounded mainly by smaller farming communities producing cotton, tobacco, wheat, corn, chickens and pigs. That could be one of the reasons, Goldsboro and the entire state is known for its world famous North Carolina BBQ. The local community is a huge supporter our military members and their families.
HISTORY:
One of the Air Forces most distinguished fighter wings; Seymour Johnson Field was activated in June 1942 and was deactivated in May 1946. Community leaders, led by Goldsboro Mayor Scott B. Berkeley, Sr., were successful in their campaign to reactivate the base in 1956. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base became active as a Tactical Air Command base, and has been an active Air Combat Command (ACC) base since the Air Force's reorganization in June 1992. The 4th Fighter Wing was redesignated 4th Tactical Fighter Wing July 1958; 4th Wing April 1991; and 4th Fighter Wing December 1995.
MISSION:
The 4th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and accomplishes its training and operational missions with F-15E Strike Eagles. Two of the wings four fighter squadrons are operational units, capable of deploying world-wide on short notice and immediately generating combat power. The other two squadrons are responsible for training all F-15E aircrews for the Air Force. The 916th ARW, a tenant unit at Seymour, is an Air Force Reserve Command Wing under Air Mobility Command. It is assigned 10 KC-135R Stratotankers.
POPULATION SERVED:
Seymour Johnson currently has over 530 active duty officers, and over 3, 800 enlisted members and their families stationed here. The base also employs over 1,000 civilian employees plus numerous contractors. The city of Goldsboro has a population of over 48, 000, while the county has a population of over 112,000 which continues to grow everyday.
SPONORSHIP:
If you are within 30 days of relocating to Seymour Johnson and have requested a sponsor but have not been contacted by him/her, or you've received a short-notice assignment, please contact your servicing Military Personnel Flight or the Family Support Center immediately.
INTERIM MAILING ADDRESS PROCEDURES: For those who want a temporary mailing address, General Delivery Address procedures are as follows:
For on base delivery include: Your Name, General Delivery, PSC Box 2000, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531
(located on Wright Brothers Ave., building 3621)
Telephone Access: (All numbers listed are in the 919 area code, except as indicated) DSN: 722-XXXX, Comm: 722-XXXX, Operator Assistance: DSN: 722-1110, Operator assistance: Comm: 722-1110.
TEMPORARY QUARTERS:
The Southern Pines Inn has 182 temporary lodging rooms, 69 of which are designed to accommodate families. The facilities consist of 1 and 2 bedroom units and offers designated handicap rooms. A limited number of "Pet Friendly" rooms are available (please see the "Pet Friendly Policies and Procedures" flyer in your sponsor package). We highly encourage guest to make lodging arrangements well in advance to ensure availability. Lodging will place a guarantee hold on rooms secured with a credit card until 2400 on the reserved date. Therefore, it's very important to update reservations if your travel plans should change.
FOR MARRIED MEMBERS: If you arrive after duty hours and you do or do not have temporary lodging reservations, report to the Southern Pines Lodging Office, 1235 Wright Brothers Avenue. Lodging will help arrange temporary lodging either on base, if available, or off base in a contract hotel.
SINGLE AIRMEN: If arrival is after duty hours, and your sponsor did not meet you, Lodging will make every effort to locate either your sponsor or first sergeant. If that fails, they will arrange temporary lodging in the hospitality room, or if unavailable, they will contact any available first sergeant who has available accommodations, until the next duty day.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
The Family Support Center has various relocation assistance programs to make your relocation experience a stress free one. Our staff offers individual counseling, a Loan Closet with household items to loan for free, and an Airman's Attic for E-5 and below, plus personal financial management and AF Aid Society Assistance. All newcomers will be scheduled to attend the Newcomers Right Start Orientation and Information Fair which is held at the Enlisted Club, 1240 Andrews Street.
Right Start also features a "Special Spouse Orientation" which is designed to cater to the specific needs of our spouses. Topics covered range from spouse employment, to child care to local schools, plus much more. This is also a great opportunity to meet other new spouses. All spouses attending receive complimentary breakfast, valuable coupons, give-a-ways, plus a complementary lunch! Childcare provided thru the "Childcare for PCS" program. For additional information, please contact the FSC staff at (919) 722-1123/1124, DSN 722-1123!
CRITICAL INSTALLTION INFORMATION:
North Carolina has very stringent car seat safety laws!
NEW VEHICLE FROM OVERSEAS TOUR: If you are PCSing from an overseas base and have purchased a vehicle there, please note the following: If the vehicle is new, you must have a manufacturer's certificate of origin and the registration. The maximum charge to register the car will be $207, which will include the license plate, tax, and title. From then on, license plates will cost approximately $20.00 per year. Military do not pay NC property tax.