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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.
- Installations
- 14
- Service categories
- 6
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in New Jersey
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $8.5B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 16,909
- Installations listed
- 13
5× Installation; 2× Air Station; 1× Joint Base; 1× Training Center. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in New Jersey.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
4 installations
4 Army bases in New Jersey. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Picatinny ArsenalWharton, NJArmyArsenalPicatinny Arsenal is the Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions, developing weapons and ammunition systems.View base
- Fort DixWrightstown, NJArmyFortFort Dix is an Army training center and mobilization site, part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.View base
- NG LawrencevilleArmyNG Lawrenceville is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.View base
- NG Sea Girt NJ NGTCArmyNG Sea Girt NJ NGTC is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.View base
Air Force
2 installations
2 Air Force bases in New Jersey. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Atlantic City Air National Guard BaseEgg Harbor Township, NJAir ForceAir National Guard BaseAtlantic City Air National Guard Base is home to the 177th Fighter Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons for air defense.View base
- Atlantic City IAPAir ForceAtlantic City IAP is a U.S. military installation in New Jersey.View base
Coast Guard
3 installations
3 Coast Guard bases in New Jersey. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape MayCape May, NJCoast GuardTraining CenterCoast Guard Training Center Cape May is the only Coast Guard recruit training center.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic CityAtlantic City, NJCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Atlantic City conducts search and rescue and homeland security missions along the mid-Atlantic coast.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic CityAtlantic City, NJCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Atlantic City is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around New Jersey.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in New Jersey. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
1 installation
1 Joint base in New Jersey. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in New Jersey
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
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.
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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.