In 1954, the Navy searched the Northern California-Nevada area for land to build a master jet air station - one with congestion free air space.
Lemoore was chosen because of its central location, good weather for flying, relatively inexpensive land and the nearby accommodations. Construction started in 1958. With base housing, administration facilities and the flight training areas in operation, the air station was commissioned on July 8, 1961.
Located in the San Joaquin Valley approximately 40 miles south of Fresno, CA, nearly 5,000 military and 1,000 civilian employees work onboard, with an average payroll of $120 million per year.
NAS Lemoore's primary mission is to support fleet carrier squadrons. The heart of this mission is the operations area. Designed to support more than twenty fleet squadrons, it serves as a master training center for carrier-based strike fighter squadrons of the United States Pacific Fleet.
For specific directions on how to get to NAS Lemoore, please refer to CATEGORY/INSTALLATION, SUBJECT AREA/MUST KNOW ITEMS.
If you have any difficulties or need assistance while in transit, refer to the record listings below for assistance.
NAS Lemoore: Installation
Installation Overview
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Name : Officer of the Day (OOD)
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POC : OOD
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Address : Bldg. 705
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City : NAS Lemoore
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State : CA
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Zip : 93246-5001
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Phone : (559) 998-3300/3301 DSN 949-3300
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REMEMBER- IF YOU GET LOST OR NEED ASSISTANCE, CALL THE OOD!
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Name : Family Service Center
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POC : Toni Gotterson
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Address : Bldg. 737
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City : NAS Lemoore
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State : CA
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Zip : 93246-5001
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Phone : (559)-998-4042 DSN 949-4042
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Fax : (559) 998-4040
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Email : tgotterson@fsc.lemoore.navy.mil
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Comment :
Please contact the Family Service Center for assistance.
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