SERVICES AT NAS LEMOORE
American Red Cross
Although not located on base, the American Red Cross is available just a phone call away to help NAS Lemoore’s military members handle emergencies. Its Armed Forces Emergency Services is the worldwide program through which emergency communications, financial assistance and case work services are provided to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. For emergency assistance, call the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Service Center, toll free: (877) 272-7337 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Base Newspaper
The Public Affairs Office of NAS Lemoore publishes a weekly newspaper, The Golden Eagle, every Friday morning which is distributed throughout the base. We encourage all commands at NAS Lemoore to contribute articles and information to the newspaper. The editor can be contacted by calling 998-3396 or via email at: eagle@tcsn.net. The Public Affairs Office is located in Training Building 730, Room 15.
Chapel
The Chaplain’s office is located in the main chapel complex (Bldg. 810) with business hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 998-4618. The Chaplains will accept walk-ins if their schedules permit.
Requests for baptism or marriage are initiated by an appointment with the respective chaplain who will then proceed in accordance with the dictates of his/her religious faith group.
To ensure ample opportunity to fulfill premarital requirements, a preparation period of at least six months is normally required prior to the prospective wedding date.
The chapel also offers many religious educational opportunities throughout the week at different times.
Worship Opportunities
Roman Catholic Mass Saturdays, 4 p.m.
(Confessions are held at 3:30 p.m., ½ hour prior to Mass)
Protestant Worship Sundays, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Contact the chapel for most updated worship service schedule regarding special holiday services, and other worship opportunities.
Other Air Station Chaplains’ Telephone Numbers
Hospital 998-4501
Command Strike Fighter Wing Pacific
998-2553
CAG-2 998-0214
CAG-9 998-1041
CAG-11 998-2137
CAG-14 998-0589
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Calls
In case of an emergency after business hours, weekend or holidays, please contact 998-4618 for appropriate information and referral numbers. Also, you may contact the Air Station’s CDO, 707-0001, to request the service of the Duty Chaplain.
Commissary
Commissary privileges are extended to military personnel, retirees, reservists and their family members. Visitors are welcome, but must be accompanied by an authorized patron. The authorized patron must show the Uniformed Services ID to make a purchase.
Located on Reeves Blvd. at the Commissary/Navy Exchange mall complex, the NAS Lemoore Commissary was built in 1999 and has an 18,500 square foot sales floor. It stocks more than 15,700 items of grocery, produce and meat products. The grocery department accepts special order for large quantity items. The produce department specializes in fresh fruit or veggie trays, as well as fruit baskets. The meat department features “Cut to Order” service free of charge for primal meat purchase. All above services and special orders may need advance notice. Please contact the store for details.
The store also has a deli/bakery department, which specializes in fresh deli meat and baked goods. Made to order sandwiches are available daily until 5 p.m. Other sandwiches are available at the Grab N Go section. Rotisserie chickens have been added to the deli menu during store hours. For your convenience, they will take special order for deli meat trays and specialty cakes with 24-hour advance notice.
DeCA Worldwide Case Lot Sale is held in May and September annually. The commissary frequently conducts side walk sale on popular items as well. Savings may be up to 50% or more on those items. Please log on to www.commissaries.com at the Lemoore location or look for dates and times posted at the store and published in the Golden Eagle newspaper.
The commissary is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is closed on Monday and Federal holidays. ATM/Debit and all major credit cards are accepted.
Environment
The Environmental Division’s mission is to provide guidance and technical expertise that enhances mission readiness and ensures compliance and environmental protection to all fleet and tenant commands at NAS Lemoore. Management support and education are the key components for continual improvement in environmental programs at NASL i.e. underground storage tanks, air and water quality permits, hazardous waste, remediation, natural resources and agriculture out leases. It’s phone is 998-4113.
Human Resources Office
The Human Resources Office is located in Room 1010 of Administration Building 700 on Avenger Avenue. We provide a wide variety of personnel services to applicants and civil service employees serviced by the Naval Air Station Lemoore Human Resources Office and are often the first stop for civilians seeking information and assistance on such things as employment opportunities and training programs.
Civil service employment opportunities with the Department of Navy − including positions at Naval Air Station Lemoore − are posted on the Navy’s web site at https://chart.donhr.navy.mil. All resumes must be filed online through the Navy CHART (Civilian Hiring and Recruit Tool) system on that Web site. The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants and employees can review benefits information at https://www.civilianbenefits.hroc.navy.mil. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Information Technology
Established in February 1994, the Information Technology program provides secure information and base communications service to NAS Lemoore fleet and shore activities. The NAS Lemoore IT program is an extension of the Commander Naval Installations Command (CNIC) CNRSW IT Program and conforms to the CNIC standard IT organizational structure.
IT provides local oversight of the Navy Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI) contract which is an enterprise-wide initiative to provide network-based information services, to include network connectivity, hardware, software and security, to Sailors and Marines Navy wide. Additionally, IT personnel work to ensure systems, equipment and services are available to meet readiness demands of installation customers. As the installation’s IT service provider, office energies and resources are concentrated on meeting and satisfying the needs of the warfighter. IT is located on the southwest end of building 773 and can be reached by calling 998-4888.
Legal Assistance
Naval Legal Services Office (NLSO) Southwest Branch Office Lemoore provides free legal assistance and counseling to active duty and retired personnel and dependants. Services include family law, immigration law, landlord/tenant law, consumer law, military rights and benefits, representation at military administrative and judicial proceedings, and a wide range of additional legal topics. NLSO also hosts Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services during tax season (January-April).
Legal assistance walk-in hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Will interview and execution hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.. Notary services are available Monday- Thursday from 8 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. - noon. The schedule for VITA services is announced at the commencement of tax season. Additional information regarding specific services may be found by dialing the above information line or at www.jag.navy.mil. A valid military ID is required for all services.
Legal Assistance can be obtained in Training Building 730, Wing 3, Room 302. Its information line is 998-3873 and its front desk phone is 998-2800.
Lexington Park Equestrian Center Stables
The Lexington Park Equestrian Center Stables is located at NAS Lemoore and is a work in progress. The program recently moved its operations to the new Lexington Park Development near Navy Housing and is in the process of building a new facility.
Currently the stables have fenced pastures with trees, water, and power. Future plans for the facility include stalls for boarding horses, a barn for hay storage, and a riding rink. The Center is operated by the Lexington Park Equestrian club with program oversight provided through the MWR Department. Privately owned horses can be boarded in a pastures setting at this time, space permitting. For information and contact numbers please call the MWR Department at 559-998-4886.
Naval Hospital Lemoore
Naval Hospital Lemoore is a state-of-the-art, 16 bed, community hospital located on Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore in the heart of Central California. We are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and have earned their “Gold Seal of Approval.”
Your health care is our number one priority and we will do everything possible to provide you a warm, friendly family atmosphere. We have strong ties with civilian community partners, and can provide referrals to the best specialty care in the Central Valley.
We are proud to provide top quality patient and family centered health care to the military community and eligible beneficiaries on NAS Lemoore and the surrounding area.
Appointments - Routine appointments can be made with Central Appointments at (559) 998-0889, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
If you require urgent, but non-emergency care after hospital hours or on the weekend, call the Immediate Care Clinic at (559) 998-4435. The Immediate Care Clinic is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You are required to obtain an authorization from TriWest Healthcare Alliance at 1-888-TRIWEST (874-9378) prior to seeking urgent care outside of the military hospital with a civilian provider. After receiving approval for a civilian provider, keep all receipts and other documents related to the care you receive to ensure proper and quick payment of your claim.
Emergency Care - Naval Hospital Lemoore does not have an emergency room.
For emergencies involving life, limb, or eyesight, call 911 or have someone take you to the nearest emergency room. No pre-authorization is required. If you are admitted into a civilian hospital, you or a family member are required to contact our hospital or notify TriWest at 1-888-TRIWEST (874-9378) within 24 hours, or as soon as medically reasonable.
Records - Naval Hospital Lemoore keeps and maintains outpatient records. To avoid lost medical information, please request a copy of civilian medical records be sent to Naval Hospital Lemoore following any care received outside of the base hospital. We can also copy portions of your record if you need medical care at another site. Please give us one week notice to allow time to process copies.
Pharmacy Services - Naval Hospital Lemoore offers several different options for obtaining your prescriptions:
• The hospital pharmacy is open Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday including holidays.
• Prescriptions written by civilian providers are filled each weekday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Online Refill website address is: www.med.navy.mil. Click on the Online Refill site. Allow two workdays for processing.
• In addition to obtaining your prescriptions at Naval Hospital Lemoore, you also have the option to use the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy. To obtain a list of the contracted pharmacies in your local area, or for additional information on the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy, please call the Customer Care Center at (800) 242-6788 or visit TriWest’s website at www.triwest.com. Mail order forms are also available at the hospital pharmacy.
Maternity Care - At Naval Hospital Lemoore, our Maternal Infant Unit has six delivery LDPR (labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum) rooms. These delivery suites offer a family-centered environment for mothers, fathers, and their new babies.
Wellness Center - The Wellness Center offers programs on nutrition education, weight management, meal planning, diabetes meal planning, cholesterol education, fitness assessments, tobacco cessation, and a nutritional information library. Call (559) 998-4584 for additional information on these programs.
Dental Clinic - The main Dental Clinic is located in Building 926 just south of the hospital, and the Operations Side Dental Clinic is located in Building 11 on the operations side of the base. Comprehensive dental care services are provided by active duty military members. Specialty care in oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics is available.
Normal clinic hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Routine examinations and appointments for treatment may be scheduled by calling main Dental Clinic at (559) 998-4220 or the Operations Side Dental Clinic at (559) 998-4300.
Military sick call is held at either clinic Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Emergency treatment is available during normal working hours at either clinic. For after clinic hours, contact the Immediate Care Clinic at (559) 998-4435.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) - The SARP is located in Building 11 (Dental Clinic) at the operations side of the base. It provides all commands with a program of clinical screening, evaluation, referral and therapeutic counseling for alcohol and drug abusers, supplemented by education and administrative assistance.
SARP offers a non-residential alcohol treatment program, continuing care counseling group, and a 20-hour alcohol impact course. Referrals to residential drug and alcohol centers are also made for those with more serious problems. Call (559) 998-4789 for more information.
Important Telephone Numbers
Central Appointments (559) 998-0889
Immediate Care Clinic/After Hours/Weekends
(559) 998-4435
Emergency Care 911
TRICARE Service Center
1-888-TRIWEST (874-9378)
Health Benefits Advisors 559) 998-4456
or (559) 998-2552
Naval Hospital Lemoore Information
Desk/Quarterdeck (559) 998-4481
Immunizations Clinic Hours at Naval
Hospital Lemoore
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to noon
Operations Side Clinic Hours and
Telephone Numbers
Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments:
Routine (559) 998-0889
Primary Care (559) 998-4310
Flight Medicine (559) 998-2619
Sick Call (559) 998-0889
Navy College Program
NAS Lemoore has one of the finest and most comprehensive voluntary education programs in the Navy. The Navy College Program encompasses the Navy College Office and academic centers from Lemoore Adult School, West Hills Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Brandman University and Columbia College.
The Navy College Office (NCO) has overall responsibility for voluntary education and provides a broad range of programs and services. Basic services include Tuition Assistance academic information, advising, counseling and testing. Additionally, the NCO processes Graduate Education Vouchers, Sailor/Marine ACE Registry Transcripts, and external degree packages. The NCO staff also provides assistance with the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program and Service member’s Opportunity College Navy or SOCNAV.
For information on any of the above programs, stop by the Navy College Office in Building 828 On Hancock Circle, email us at: nco.lemoore@navy.mil or call (559) 998-3856 or DSN 949-3856.
Navy College Learning Center (NCLC) is a self-paced, interactive computer program that provides comprehensive instruction in a number of subject areas. The program uses the PLATO Learning, Inc., system designed for adult learners. Students start at their current skill level and progress at their own pace.
Courses include basic math, reading, language arts, advanced math, basic science, physics, chemistry, social studies, work skills, life and job skills and parenting skills for young parents.
Preparation modules for the ASVAB, GED, SAT, ACT, CLEP, and college placement exams are also available. Previous computer experience is not needed and there is always a facilitator available for assistance.
The facility offers a flexible schedule. It is open to all active duty personnel, their adult family members, reservists and retirees. All services are free.
The Learning Center is located in Building 828. Call 998-5882 for additional information.
Lemoore Adult School provides members of the community with opportunities to acquire values, skills and knowledge necessary to improve basic performance, employability, citizenship and quality of life.
The Lemoore Adult School Diploma Completion plan was established at NAS Lemoore in 1987 to offer active duty personnel and their family members an opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
In addition to the high school diploma, Lemoore Adult School offers an adult diploma and GED test preparation through a supervised class. A practice GED test is offered at no charge.
For more information, visit Lemoore Adult School in Building 828, or call 998-6200. Our email is: las@luhsd..k12.ca.us.
West Hills College provides a stepping stone to the future, providing that “once you go here, you can go anywhere.
Students can take advantage of “student friendly” class schedules by taking courses on days and times convenient to their busy schedule. Courses are offered in the traditional eighteen-week semester, short term, online or by instructional television. West Hills College has a schedule that will fit your needs.
Programs of study include college transfer courses, Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees, Vocational-Occupational education, general education, and developmental skills courses. With over fifty degree and certificate programs, students can develop academically and vocationally while acquiring marketable skills for today’s high tech business world.
For more information please visit 824 Hancock Circle or find us on the Web at www.westhillcollege.com/lemoore or call (800) 266-1114 ext 3350 or (559) 925-3350.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) provides its students with a comprehensive education which prepares graduates to pursue productive careers in aviation and aerospace. ERAU’s NAS Lemoore center offers AS and BS degrees in Technical Management and Professional Aeronautics.
In addition, certificates in Aviation Safety, Logistics and Supply Chain Management are available. Graduate degree programs include Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS) online only.
The center offers courses in five nine-week academic terms per year, as well as Distant Learning (Internet). Distant Learning terms vary from 12 weeks for undergraduate courses to 15 weeks for graduate courses.
Credit may be granted for prior technical and non-technical learning, i.e. military experience and schools.
ERAU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels.
For more information, visit Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 824 Hancock Circle, Room 103, NAS Lemoore, or call at (559) 998-6026. Email: Lemoore.center@erau.edu.
Brandman University Chapman System is a private liberal arts university with a main campus in Orange, Calif. Formerly Brandman University was Chapman University College. The NAS Lemoore office of the university is part of the south San Joaquin Valley Academic Center and has served servicemen at the base since 1970. Other offices of the center are located in Hanford and Visalia.
The university is a top tier school and ranked 10th out of 125 colleges and universities on the west coast. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and SOCMAR programs.
The NAS office offers counseling for undergraduate and graduate programs to both military and civilian students. Brandman University NAS campus offers five nine-week accelerated semesters every year, each semester being nine weeks and each class meeting one night a week.
Undergraduate programs offered at NAS Lemoore include as Associate of Arts in General Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (with three emphases areas freely selected by students from criminal justice, history, organizational leadership, political science, psychology, social science and sociology), Bachelor of Arts in Criminal justice and a Bachelor of Arts in organizational Leadership, and Bachelor of Art in Psychology.
Graduate programs include a Master of Science in Human Resources. Off-base offices of Brandman University also offer the California Teaching Credential, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Education, and Master of Arts in Psychology (MFT).
Brandman University is located in Building 824 and can be reached by calling (559) 998-6891. Our website is: www.brandman.edu.
Columbia College offers associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees at the NAS Lemoore Campus. It offers in-seat classes as well as online classes through five eight-week sessions per year.
Columbia College is a private coeducational institution founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri. The degrees offered prepare students of differing backgrounds and abilities for entry level or advanced positions in various occupations and professions. It is a leader in providing degree programs tailored to suit the unique needs of the working adult through both in-seat and online courses.
The college has been an established and respected provider of higher education on military installations across the nation for almost 30 years. The Lemoore campus has served the Sailors and Marines at NAS Lemoore, military family members, DoD civil service employees and citizens from the surrounding communities since 2001.
The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a charter member of SOCNAV and SOCMAR with 11 articulated degrees. Home campus evaluators review all military and civilian training and education to award transfer credit, and the local staff provides personalized academic counseling to help students plan their degree program.
Columbia College is a CLEP National Test Center offering CLEP, DANTES and CBT to military members, adult family members of military, DoD employees and civilians enrolled in on-base education programs.
The college is approved for military tuition assistance, veteran’s education benefits and federal and state financial aid to help students cover education costs.
The Columbia College office is located at Building 826 Hancock Circle. The phone number is 998-8570. We are also on the Web at www.ccis.edu/lemoore at the Lemoore site or e-mail us at lemoore@ccis.edu.
Navy Exchange Retail Store Complex
The NEX complex offers great savings on everything from apparel to electronics and hardware to housewares. We offer optical, beauty/barber and flower shop services. The complex also includes General Nutrition Center, Hertz Car Rental, Starbucks, and Armed Forces Bank. The food court offers: Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Rice King for your dinning pleasure. The complex is open 7 days a week for your shopping convenience.
The Uniform Shop offers a large selection of uniforms and accessories. Special ordering is available for items not in stock. An on-site tailor shop is located inside. Dry Cleaning service is available.
The Auto Service Center provides fuel, vehicle repair service, auto accessories, tires, and smog tests. A fuel-only station is located on the Operations side.
The Jet Mart complex next to the family housing area contains a convenience store and Laundromat. All open seven days a week for you convenience.
Q Mart, located in the west end of the main side galley, is open 7 day s a week for your shopping convenience.
The Furniture Store offers brand name furniture and major appliances at a savings to our customer.
Hertz Car Rental is located in the Optical Shop at the Main Exchange and offering many sizes and makes of vehicles. Open 6 days a week for you convenience. (Closed Sundays)
Navy Federal Credit Union
Two Navy Federal Credit Unions in the area provide a wide range of banking services to base employees. Eligible persons include all active duty personnel, reservists, retirees, DoD employees, and their families. Extended family members of these groups - including grandparents, parents, siblings, children and household members--are also eligible.
Services offered by the Navy Federal Credit Union include checking accounts, personal finance counseling, direct deposits, free web bill payments, loans, investments and insurance. Stop by to pick up a free packet that outlines all services available.
Navy Federal Credit Unions are located on-board NAS Lemoore in Building 839 Hancock Ave (in front of the Post Office). The in-town branch is located at 833 North Lemoore Ave. (on the northwest corner of Lemoore Ave. and Cinnamon Ave.), Lemoore. Please call 888-842-6328 for additional information and hours of operation.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Lemoore
When a Sailor, Marine or their family members face an emergency situation, the Navy- Marine Corps Relief Society is the “First Resource!”
Financial emergencies happen to all of us. It could be due to a death or illness in the family, a pay problem, vehicle repair, an unexpected medical or dental need or some other financial crisis. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides financial, educational, and other assistance including budget counseling to active duty and retired members of the Navy and Marine Corps. This also includes eligible family members and survivors when in need.
The Society’s office is located in Building 822 on Hancock Circle between the Liberty Center and Base Theater. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 998-4045 to make an appointment for any services or to ask questions.
The society has a variety of services available:
• Financial assistance is available by appointment. Assistance for emergency leave is provided at any time during office hours. For after-hours emergency, call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337.
• Budget counseling is offered for those considering a major purchase, experiencing financial problems, or if you want to get a handle on the budget. Call for an appointment.
• A layette for a new baby, including a hand-knitted item, is available for all pay grades when you attend the “Budget for Baby” class that is held each month. Call the Society at (559) 998-4045 to register.
Volunteer to Help a Military Family in Need
If a young Sailor needs help to get home because his mother is critically ill, could you answer the call? Volunteers at the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society help Sailors, Marines and their families, both active and retired, to sort through a problem and find a solution. The Society’s work force consists primarily of volunteers who commit a few hours each week to help others.
Volunteers are needed in a wide variety of positions including case work, Thrift Store, publicity, newsletters, layettes, and Budget for Baby class. If you have the desire to help fellow military service members and families, get job experience, and you want to make new friends…a worthwhile volunteer position is waiting for you. Volunteers are recognized with awards for hours served.
The society will provide all the necessary training for the position and will pay child care expenses while you volunteer for Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. Reimbursement is also available for mileage. As a volunteer, you will provide a wonderful service to our military and have the opportunity to meet and work with a great group of volunteers and staff. Our Sailors and Marines need your help now. Call Stacy Halris at (559) 998-4045 to volunteer today!
Public Works
Public Works is one of the more diversified departments at NAS Lemoore. A few of the divisions that make up PW are maintenance and utilities, transportation, engineering, environmental, and planning.
Maintenance and Utilities is responsible for maintenance and repair of utilities on station along with any building, tower, and other infrastructure.
Transportation Division operates and maintains all government vehicles on station.
Engineering, planning and environmental touch everything on base to include long range facility and mission planning including financing, to community relations, and emergency response assistance.
Recycling Center
Recycling education and promotion and Earth Care Recycling Center’s (ECRC) capability are top command priorities for the station. To meet the challenge of an increased operational tempo and waste generation, the ECRC processes the more than 1,600 tons of material yearly, which is the equivalent of $61,000 in fees that would have been paid for in trips to the landfill. Net profits for recycling are used here at Lemoore for energy related projects. For more information, call 998-4900.
Regional Legal Service Office (RLSO)
The RLSO provides Staff Judge Advocate and courts-martial prosecutorial services to commands. The services provided include drafting of charge sheets, prosecution of courts-martial, administrative separations, advice regarding JAGMAN investigations, and ethics.
Commands requiring legal advice should contact the Staff Judge Advocate’s office at 998-3351. Please note that criminal defense and legal assistance of a personal nature are provided by attorneys at the Naval Legal Services Office (NLSO) at 998-2800.
Retired Activities Office (RAO)
Manned by volunteers, the Retired Activities Office is located in the Fleet and Family Support Center and provides a direct liaison with the retired pay finance center for all of the armed forces. The staff is happy to talk to active duty, retired and family members about current and proposed legislation that may affect them now or in the future. The RAO is also very helpful with other benefit and entitlement assistance. Keep the RAO in mind and use our services when in need or questions arise. Call (559) 998-2977 or Email Pete.engstrom@navy.mil
Services available include:
• Forms Assistance - Assists widows and/or family members with the completion of forms for benefits of deceased military relatives.
• Telephone Notice of Death - Reports the death of military retirees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Office (DFAS) or the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
• Space ‘A’ Travel - Assists military retirees with arranging Space Available Travel.
• Annual Retired Activities Seminar - The RAO conducts an annual Retired Activities Seminar. This is a time to receive valuable up-to-date information about retiree benefits and legislation. One can also meet and talk to customer service representatives from various military organizations such as DFAS; VA and veterans organizations; Medical and Dental; Navy Exchange and Commissary; Naval Hospital Lemoore; Navy Legal Service; and senior resources Agencies.
• Military Information - Provides information on the following: Military and Civil Service Pay Issues; National Guard and Reservists’ Benefits; Pass and ID Office; National and State Veterans Cemeteries; Funeral Honors; Burial-at-Sea; TRICARE and Dental Benefits; Space ‘A’ Travel; MWR Facilities; Legal Services and Social Security.
Recreational Vehicle & Motocross Track
Do you own a motorcycle, ATV or off road vehicle? Do you like to play in the dirt and mud? If you answered “YES” then we have the perfect place for you. The NAS Lemoore Off-Highway Vehicle Club located onboard Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The program is a “Members Only” off-road facility and features 4 tracks - Motorcycle, ATV, Truck and Beginner.
Both the motorcycle and ATV tracks had an “extreme makeover” courtesy of RacerX Magazine, Peters Built Racetrack Designs and Fox Racing in 2005. Membership is open to Active Duty Military, Family Members, and Retired Military members. For information and contact numbers please call the MWR Department at 559-998-4886.
San Joaquin Valley Rod and Gun Club
The Rod and Gun Club has a trap range and two skeet ranges as well as an archery range. Guns are available at no charge. Our Club Store has food and drinks available along with shells. Special rates and instruction are available for first time shooters. We have occasional club tournaments and fun shoots. Shotgun competitions are held throughout the year; during cooler weather there is also a free gun-tip feed planned for our members.
There are special rates for club members but you do not need to be a member to come by and shoot. Stop by and check it out. It may be the fun you are looking for. San Joaquin Valley Rod and Gun Club hours vary depending on the season. It is located on Reeves Blvd. by the Fire Fighting School (between Admin. and Ops). For information and contact numbers please call the MWR Department at 559-998-4886.
Supply
NAS Lemoore supply department consists of three major organizations that provide customer service and material support to the base.
Aviation Support Department Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet provides aviation supply logistical support to the flight line as well as regional and global customers. It also provides material support to a jumbo intermediate maintenance command.
FISC provides customer service and material support to the base. Its operations are performed out of two warehouse facilities: Building 140 Aviation Stock Warehouse, and Building 773 General Purpose Warehouse.
Organizations within FISC include:
• Hazardous Materials Minimization Center: Located in Building 140, it supplies hazardous material and hazmat disposal for all local commands;
• Container Reuse & Reutilization Center: Located in Building 140, it provides NAS Lemoore and NAVICP with an inventory control, management, repair and cleaning facility for reusable shipping containers;
• Packing and Shipping Branches: Located in Building 140, it arranges transportation and performs packing and crating requirements for all outgoing shipments;
• Inventory Control & Receipt Processing: Located in Building 140, it performs ongoing inventories as well as tracking all material receipts;
• Receiving, Delivery and Storage: Located in Building 140, it receives all incoming material, sorts, stocks and delivers materials to all base customers;
• Consolidated Mail Center: Located in Building 140, it receives, sorts, redirects and delivers all mail aboard NAS Lemoore.
• Personal Property Office: Located in Building 736 with a satellite office in Building 140, it provides customer support, to include entitlement counseling, household transportation scheduling, follow-on services and storage of household goods for all branches of the service.
Galley operates three dining facilities located at Building 880 main side, Building 937 in the base hospital, and Building 10 on the Operations side of the base. It also offers an “Operational Meal Delivery Program” which delivers Ration-in-Kind meals to flight line personnel.
Thrift Shop
Looking for a real bargain price for uniform items, adult clothing, kitchenware, books, and a wide variety of other household goods? Why not try the base Thrift Shop, operated by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Located behind the galley in Building 860, the Thrift Shop is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Its phone is 998-4049.
The NMCRS is always looking for Thrift Shop donations…and volunteers willing to assist with the many charitable support organizations. Call 998-4045 if you would like additional information on the Thrift Shop, volunteering, or the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
