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Military Bases in New Jersey

Explore 14 military bases in New Jersey. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.

New Jersey hosts military installations that support training, operations, logistics, and regional readiness missions. Use this hub to compare base locations, branch presence, and relocation fit across local communities.

Branch Presence

Branch-level coverage for military installations in New Jersey.

Air Force

2 bases

Army

4 bases

Coast Guard

3 bases

Joint

1 base

National Guard

1 base

Navy

3 bases

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Military Bases in New Jersey

Browse installation pages for location details, sources, and related guides.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Joint

Wrightstown, NJ

Joint Base

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is a major power projection platform for the Northeast United States.

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May
Coast Guard

Cape May, NJ

Training Center

Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is the only Coast Guard recruit training center.

Picatinny Arsenal
Army

Wharton, NJ

Arsenal

Picatinny Arsenal is the Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions, developing weapons and ammunition systems.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City
Coast Guard

Atlantic City, NJ

Air Station

Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City conducts search and rescue and homeland security missions along the mid-Atlantic coast.

Naval Weapons Station Earle
Navy

Colts Neck, NJ

Naval Weapons Station

Naval Weapons Station Earle loads ordnance onto Navy ships via the longest pier in the U.S. Navy.

Atlantic City Air National Guard Base
Air Force

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Air National Guard Base

Atlantic City Air National Guard Base is home to the 177th Fighter Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons for air defense.

Fort Dix
Army

Wrightstown, NJ

Fort

Fort Dix is an Army training center and mobilization site, part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

NG Lawrenceville
Army

NG Lawrenceville is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.

NG Sea Girt NJ NGTC
Army

NG Sea Girt NJ NGTC is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.

Waterfront
Navy

Waterfront is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.

Naval Weapons Station Earle NJ
Navy

Naval Weapons Station Earle NJ is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.

Atlantic City IAP
Air Force

Atlantic City IAP is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.

Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City
Coast Guard

Atlantic City, NJ

Air Station

Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around New Jersey.

New Jersey National Guard
National Guard

Wrightstown, NJ

State Headquarters

New Jersey National Guard statewide listing with branch-level discovery context and official source pathways for unit-level details.

National Guard Installations in New Jersey

View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.

Relocation Notes
  • Review housing costs, commute reliability, and school access near installations in New Jersey.
  • Factor coastal-influenced weather patterns and storm-season planning into household planning and monthly budget assumptions.
  • Prioritize major airport and port-adjacent transportation networks when frequent travel or long commutes are expected.
Lifestyle Highlights
  • waterfront and metro-adjacent lifestyle options across New Jersey.
  • Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in New Jersey.
  • Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
New Jersey Military Base FAQ

How many military bases are in New Jersey?

This page lists currently indexed installations in New Jersey and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.

Which branches are represented in New Jersey?

Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in New Jersey. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.