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 wing’s four fighter squadrons are operational units, capable of deploying worldwide 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 Air Refueling Wing, a tenant unit at Seymour, is an Air Force Reserve Command Wing under the Air Mobility Command. It is assigned 10 KC-46 Pegasus.
Special and Critical Installation Information
North Carolina has very strict car seat safety laws. If you are arriving from an overseas base and purchased a new vehicle there, please note the following:
- You must have a manufacturer's certificate of origin and the registration
- Maximum car registration costs will be $250 (including the license plate, tax and title)
- Going forward, license plates will cost approximately $20 per year
- The military does not pay North Carolina property tax fees
Passports and Visas
Ensure the service member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visas prior to their final out processing. Service members and/or dependents are not allowed to complete a final out process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Service members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
Official military/no-fee passports will only be provided to personnel who are completing a permanent change of station, going on official temporary duty travel or deployments. Customers will only be provided the number of prints annotated on the Air Force Form 833 multimedia work order.
Note: The form must be signed by the passport manager prior to the studio appointment. Official passport photos are taken by appointment only. Please contact the public affairs office to schedule an appointment.
These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships for the military service members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
All airmen arriving at their first duty station from technical training are required to attend the First Term Enlisted Center. This six-day course provides a structured program to aid in the transition from the training mindset to the mission-oriented environment. The FTEC program provides orientation information and reinforces lessons learned in basic military and technical trainings.
Airmen are required to attend this course within their first 30 days on station. Members will be required to wear their full dress uniforms at some point during this course. If you will be arriving and are required to attend FTEC, ensure you do not ship your uniforms items via the traffic management office.
Any questions can be directed to the FTEC staff at 919-722-5862.
If you currently have a club card from the base at which you are now stationed, cancel it before you PCS to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. It is a very complex process to cancel it once you arrive. Seymour Johnson does not have a club system so you will not be able to use the card you currently have. Cancel it at your current installation to avoid continuing to pay the monthly fees. If you have questions, contact the Military & Family Readiness Center at 919-722-1123 or DSN 919-722-1123.
- Southern Pines Inn has 122 temporary lodging rooms, 66 of which are designed to accommodate families. We highly encourage guests to make lodging arrangements well in advance, to ensure availability, by calling 919-722-0385 or DSN 919-722-0385.
- Child care is provided through the Childcare for PCS program, which includes 20 hours of free child care and is available to military of all ranks. The Child Care for PCS opportunity expires 60 days after your permanent change of station arrival. For additional information, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center staff at 919-722-1123/1124 or DSN 919-722-1123.
- Club Information: If you have a hobby or special activity you like to do, check out the Club Information link on the homepage of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base website. It has a complete list of special interest clubs, including hunting, biking and extreme couponing. These clubs are located on the base or in the Goldsboro area.
- Latest and greatest: Goldsboro now has Uber services available. Download the app for more for details.
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