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.
Looking to learn more about Seymour Johnson AFB? View the in-depth overview.
FAQs
Seymour Johnson Field was deactivated in May 1946. In late 1952, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arrived and demolished old buildings and began construction of new ones. Led by Goldsboro mayor Scott B. Berkeley Sr., local community leaders began a campaign to have the installation reopened.
What is Seymour Johnson AFB known for? ›
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base became active as a tactical air command base and has been an active air combat command base since the Air Force's reorganization in June 1992.
What units are at Seymour Johnson AFB? ›
United States Air Force
- 333d Fighter Generation Squadron.
- 334th Fighter Generation Squadron.
- 335th Fighter Generation Squadron.
- 336th Fighter Generation Squadron.
- 4th Component Maintenance Squadron.
- 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron.
- 4th Munitions Squadron.
There are over 6,000 Airmen stationed in North Carolina, typically based at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The 4th Fighter Wing is an important group at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Two of their four squadrons are ready to go anywhere in the world quickly to fight if needed.
What is the contamination of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base? ›
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was heavily contaminated with PFAS, a group of carcinogenic substances released in the environment by the use of aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF.
Does Seymour Johnson have F-22? ›
#ICYMI Last Friday, the ACC F-22 Raptor Demo Team shot into the sky above Seymour Johnson AFB demonstrating the amazing capabilities of the Raptor!
Where is the biggest Air Force base in US? ›
The base is so large it actually is larger than the state of Connecticut. Eglin Air Force Base – Established in 1935, Eglin Air Force Base is home to the 96th Test Wing, and is the largest base currently run by the Air Force, taking up nearly 450,000 acres of Florida real estate.
Is Seymour Johnson AFB open to the public? ›
Public Tours: The City of Goldsboro and SJAFB partnered together to create a tour every other month (odd months) that is open to the public.
How far is Seymour Johnson from the beach? ›
Seymour Johnson is perfectly situated an hour and a half from beautiful beaches and a few hours from the mountains, so there's something for everyone!
Does Seymour Johnson AFB have a hospital? ›
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC - Hospital
Surgical services as well as an intensive care unit are offered for military personnel and their families. For more information about the hospital services, call 919-736-1110.
Seymour Johnson on-base housing is privatized and provided by Corvias Military Living (866) 639-4552, which offers pet-friendly homes based on rank and family size. Amenities may include washer/dryer hookups, all kitchen appliances and free lawn care.
What are the best Air Force bases? ›
Top 5 duty stations in the Air Force
- Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
- Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
- MacDill AFB, Florida.
- Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
- United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.
Travis Air Force Base is the busiest Air Force Base in the US, in regards to the handling of cargo and passengers, and is also well regarded for delivering humanitarian aid throughout the world.
What is the closest airport to Seymour Johnson AFB? ›
When arriving in the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base area, the nearest major airport is the Pitt-Greenville Airport which is located about 28 miles from the base. Another major airport is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport which is located about 70 miles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
What's the smallest Air Force Base in the United States? ›
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
Affectionately known as the smallest Air Force base in the world, the Norma Brown Air Force Trainer is also known to have the most disaster incidents out of all other bases.
Why was Myrtle Beach Air Force Base closed? ›
By the late 1980s the facility had 3,600 active-duty military and five hundred civilian personnel. As a result of cuts to military spending brought on by the end of the cold war, Myrtle Beach AFB was closed in 1993.
What Air Force Base was abandoned in NC? ›
Fort Fisher Air Force Station was a United States Air Force installation located on the Atlantic coast 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southwest of Kure Beach, North Carolina. Its primary mission was as a radar complex. It was closed on 30 June 1988 by the Air Force, and turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Why did George Air Force Base close down? ›
George AFB was closed pursuant to a decision by the 1988 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission at the end of the Cold War. It is now the site of the Southern California Logistics Airport.
Why was Kelly AFB closed? ›
Kelly Air Force Base was closed because the Base Realignment and Closure Commission round of 1995 decided the base's workload should be consolidated with that of other Air Force depots.
