New York City is a mere two hours north. And to the east, the beautiful beaches of southern New Jersey are only 45 minutes away. For those unwilling to drive so far, Six Flags Great Adventure has a theme park less than 30 minutes away. Overall, the team offers a unique blend of opportunities for Coast Guard personnel - at home and on the job. Whether responding to an environmental emergency, conducting response-equipment training, or taking the family for a weekend at the beach, exciting opportunities abound here.
Government housing is available within minutes - in some cases within walking distance of the unit.
Numerous educational opportunities exist for our members and their families. The local community college is accredited and offers associate degrees in areas like computer science and business studies. Also, the University of Colorado, in cooperation with the Air Force, offers continuing-education courses at McGuire Air Force Base.