Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Major joint Army/Air Force base in the Pacific Northwest.
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Sector 02 · Off-base Living
What's around Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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Where military families live
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Steilacoom
Coastal small-town
Waterfront small-town charm, top schools.
DuPont
Planned community
Newer construction, walkable neighborhoods.
University Place
Suburban
Established suburbs with commercial amenities.
Schools
Top-rated schools near Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Public, charter, private and DoDEA options within commuting range.
| School | Type | Grades | Rating | From base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Charles Wright Academy Tacoma | Private | PK-12 | 9.5 | 25 min |
Chloe Clark Elementary JBLM | Public DODEA | K-5 | 9 | 5 min |
Steilacoom High School Steilacoom | Public | 9-12 | 8.5 | 15 min |
Your PCS Team
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Your PCS Timeline
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Orders received
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Find housing
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Execute the move
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Land & unpack
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Settle in
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From the Community
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Installation Resources
Official & community links for Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Curated in-processing, MWR, family readiness, and off-base essentials.
Official installation overview, in-processing, and reporting instructions.
Open resourceBranch family support program for spouses and dependents.
Open resourceGyms, pools, outdoor rec, tickets, and on-base discounts.
Open resourceMain gate, housing office, DEERS/ID card, medical, and key phone numbers.
Open resourceEnrollment support and school transition help through DoDEA / MCEC.
Open resourceMSEP employers, remote work, and licensing portability via MySECO.
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