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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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Lemoore NAS California Moms

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Many of our Sailors are stationed at Lemoore NAS in California.Here's a home just for us to discuss how our Sailors like it there, how long they've been stationed, and have any of you been their for a visit?

Location: This Mom lives too many states away!
Members: 157
Latest Activity: Jan 5, 2020

Lowering of Flag Ceremony Every Evening At Dusk & history of the Base

It's well worth taking the time to see the Flag Lowering Ceremony!

THE BUILDING OF LEMOORE NAS

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.

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Comment by Kate Fry on February 8, 2012 at 3:27pm: Hanford 10 mins from Lemoore
Fresno 30 mins from Lemoore

I really haven't heard anything about gangs in Lemoore at all. Doesn't mean there aren't any but I'd just tell him to stay out of any area that is sketchy. I know there is a bar on the main street and maybe one or two "downtown" lemoore. (we don't go to bars so I'm not an expert in this info.

Marriedtosailor- let me know if you still want to hangout when you get in town. I want to go to the fruit and veggie market!

Comment by Jenn (Proud AO Mom) on February 8, 2012 at 3:09pm: KateFry - How far are Handord and Fresno?

Ok - another question - is there gang activity there? My son had heard rumors that Lemoore has a lot of gangs. True? Also - if there isn't a lot to do in town are there a lot of bars where guys can get in trouble when they leave base? My son is only 19 and not really a drinker but I know he'll make friends with different people. LOL - I know - typical mom worried about that stuff.

I have to say that I do think that each base has pros and cons. You could leave Lemoore for somewhere else and have a bunch of other stuff that you don't like. I think it will be a big adjustment for him but he really wanted to be stationed with a squadron over being stationed on a carrier - he'll just have to make the best of things. He is happy to be close to home and hopefully he'll make a bunch of good friends. I'm glad to get to know you all.

Comment by Jenn (Proud AO Mom) on February 8, 2012 at 2:56pm: Thanks Valtameri & nicksmom!

LOL Valtameri - I have to admit I did get a little panicked when I heard that. Good to know there are buses. Guess we will have to look at a car soon.

nicksmom - I thought it would be about 5 hours or so to get home for him. I wasn't sure if the guys thought it would be worth the time to do the drive - good to know that your son does it often for the weekends. Another good reason to look into a car!

Comment by MarriedtoaSailor1220 on February 8, 2012 at 2:55pm: Moving to lemoore next week, definitely gotta say all these comments make me not look forward to it. I am excited to take advantage of the local veggie markets and everything

Comment by Kate Fry on February 8, 2012 at 2:53pm: Yes it does smell bad out here! It's not everyday though. I have found a water filter is a must out here because of the water quality isn't the best. I know a lot of guys either buy jugs of water or buy a filter that is attached to their sink facet.

A car is also a must out here too! Make sure they have all the registration and insurence info on them or they won't be able to get their car on base.

Not a lot of places to eat in town so Handord is a trip we take often or the occasional trip out to Fresno.

Comment by nicksmom on February 8, 2012 at 2:30pm: Hi Jenn(Proud AO Mom), my Sailor is also stationed in Lemoore and we live in south Orange County. He comes home quite often on the weekends unless he has duty. It is a 3 to 3 and a half hour drive for him, should be about a little over 4 for your son.

Comment by Valtameri on February 8, 2012 at 2:27pm: That last line makes it sound like he trudged miles to get to work -- no, no, there was a bus. Lots of walking otherwise; not too big a deal, as he was used to walking or running miles each day before he enlisted.

Comment by Valtameri on February 8, 2012 at 2:14pm: Hello new people! My son arrived at NAS Lemoore about 3 months ago, but he deployed almost immediately, so he didn't have time to share very much with me. He did say that the place smells, and the water in particular smelled so bad he hardly wanted to get in the shower, but I guess everyone knows (or has heard) about the sulfur odor. Oh yes, as everyone below has mentioned, the place is very spread out, so a vehicle is a good idea. He said that his room was miles from his work place.

Comment by Jenn (Proud AO Mom) on February 8, 2012 at 1:03pm: Hi all - I just joined this group. My son will be leaving A school in Pensacola and be stationed in Lemoore in the next couple of weeks. We live in San Diego so I'm happy that he is so close but would love to hear some other experiences. Is there much to do there?

Comment by Drew's Mom Debbie on February 8, 2012 at 11:23am: Hey Y'all. New to this Group. My son got to Lemoore 1-14, he's still getting his sea-leggs. Started C school last week. He's ATT with VFA-146. We too are many states away. But cell phones are a life saver. Any info that could help us here in Alabama or that could help our Sailor in CA, would be appreciated. Have a great day.