Arrival

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, EN ROUTE
If an emergency should arise, contact the base operator at (757) 764-9990 and ask to be connected to your unit orderly room. In the event of illness, death or natural disaster, contact the nearest American Red Cross chapter.

BY CAR
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is three miles north of Hampton on the Virginia Peninsula, across the Hampton Roads area of Chesapeake Bay from Norfolk. La Salle and Armistead avenues lead to the joint base, just follow the signs marked Langley Field or Langley Air Force Base and these directions:

If you are traveling southeast from Richmond on Interstate 64 East, take the Armistead Avenue (north) exit 265C.

If traveling northeast from the James River Bridge via U.S. Route 17-258, take West Mercury Boulevard to LaSalle Avenue.

If traveling from Norfolk, take Interstate 64 West through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to the LaSalle Avenue exit 265B.

If you are approaching from Yorktown on U.S. Highway 17, take Interstate 64 east to the Armistead Avenue (north) exit.

From Emporia (I-95), take US 58 East for 66 miles, then merge onto Interstate 64 E/Hampton Roads via exit 1B toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Next take exit 265-C, then right onto Rip Rap Road, veer right onto Armistead Avenue and another short right onto LaSalle Avenue.

Base Transportation
The joint base has no public transportation.

At the Gate
Expect to stop and present valid identification at all times. Avoid using a cell phone when you show your ID or you could receive a ticket.

BY AIR
If you are arriving by air, arrange for someone to meet your flight or reserve a rental car. Neither airport has shuttle service to the joint base.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is the closest, with major airlines Delta/Air Tran and U.S. Air. Taxi service is available, but taxis may not enter the base unless the driver (not the passenger) has a military ID. The estimated driving time from the airport to Hampton is 20 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg Int'l. Airport
900 Bland Blvd., Suite G
Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 877-0221
http://www.nnwairport.com
This airport is 17 miles from the Langley gate and six miles from the Fort Eustis gate. If you are driving toward Langley: head north on Bland Boulevard to H.V Kelly Drive, which then turns into McManus Boulevard. Next, turn left onto Seimans Way and then right onto Bland Drive. At Jefferson Avenue/VA-143, turn left and then take the Interstate 64 ramp toward Hampton/Norfolk. Exit onto 261B for Hampton Roads Center Parkway, then turn right onto North Armistead Avenue and left onto Tide Mill Lane. Finally, turn left at LaSalle Avenue/VA-167 and heed the signs.

If you're headed toward Fort Eustis: Take Interstate 64 West to exit 250A, Fort Eustis Boulevard (Route 105), for about a mile to the gate.

Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 857-3351
http://www.norfolkairport.com 
The larger airport across the bay plays host to more air carriers and congested traffic due to frequent accidents in the underwater tunnel. As a result, travel time can vary from 40 minutes to three hours. While several taxi companies service the area, taxis may not enter the joint base unless the driver (not the passenger) has a military ID.

If you are driving toward Langley: head northwest and turn left onto Norview Avenue and then merge onto Interstate 64 West to Hampton/Richmond. Merge again onto VA-134 North/ N. Armistead Avenue via Exit 265B. Turn right onto LaSalle Avenue, which dead-ends at the gate.

If you are headed to Fort Eustis: take Interstate 64 East to Exit 250A, Fort Eustis Boulevard (Route 105), West about a mile to the gate.

BY BUS
Greyhound Bus Lines
2 W. Pembroke Ave.
Hampton, VA 23669 (757) 722-9861
http://www.greyhound.com  
Contact the station or check out fares and schedules online.

Other Transportation

Hampton Roads Transit
3400 Victoria Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23661 (757) 222-6100
http://www.gohrt.com
HRT serves seven cities in the area: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. All buses, trolleys and ferries feature electronic fare boxes that accept cash, coins and HRT magnetic-stripe fare cards. Make sure you have exact fare when boarding. Call or visit their website for route and schedule information.

TRAIN
Amtrak
Station Building
9304 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601 (800) 872-7245
http://www.amtrak.com
Amtrak offers curbside bus service in Norfolk and a platform in Virginia Beach, but the only nearby station with amenities is Newport News. Call or visit the website for information about fares and schedules.

BEFORE YOU MOVE
Relocation Assistance
The Airman and Family Readiness Center
45 Nealy Ave. Building 15,
Wing B, Suite 100
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-3990
The center assists and educates military personnel, DoD civilians and their families in a successful and less stressful PCS move. Inbound services include: child care for PCS, individual settling-in assistance, community school directories, newcomer welcome packages, sponsorship training and newcomer tours. Visit your Relocation Assistance Program at your installation for counseling regarding your upcoming relocation. One-on-one assistance is available as well as other programs to help you prepare for PCS. Smooth Move workshops, for example, cover relocation counseling, sponsorship, financial entitlements, household goods shipments, unaccompanied baggage, self moves, inventory of goods, weight allowances, pets, insurance, necessary records, family housing and TRICARE portability.

Contact the Military Personnel Flight Relocations Office to request a sponsor, approvals for medical and educational clearance for family members, pet approval information and a Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) enrollment form. If a dependent has special medical/education needs, they must be enrolled in the Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination Process. Check immunizations, and compile home and family records files for each family member.

Provide the Traffic Management Flight with an estimated weight for each shipment, as well as five copies of your orders per shipment. The TMF will set up shipment dates, cover the cost for dependent overseas travel overseas and the shipment and storage of: household goods and firearms, unaccompanied baggage, privately owned vehicles, pets, mobile homes and self-moves. They will also set up your shipment dates.

Sponsorship
The most important person to you during your move is your sponsor. If you have not received one, contact your Commander's Support Staff or the customer service of the Military Personnel Flight at your losing base and ask that they request one for you. Your sponsor will be instrumental in making your arrangements, answering your questions and meeting you personally.

PCS CHECK IN
If you have married during your PCS process and your new spouse's name is not on your orders, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay travel and housing expenses for your spouse if you do not follow the proper procedures.

If you arrive during normal duty hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) report to your gaining unit's commander. If you arrive during non-duty hours, report to the 24-hour Base Lodging Office at 44 Taylor Road or call (757) 764-4667. On the next duty day, report to your gaining unit.

If you're unable to find your unit, go to or call:
Personnel Employment Office
45 Nealy Ave., Suite 218
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665
(757) 764-2704/4230
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You must be in uniform to in-process and bring several copies of your orders and all hand-carried records from your previous base, including:

At least 10 copies of your orders.
ID cards, social security cards, driver's license and passports.
Certified copies of birth certificates, adoption papers, naturalization papers, marriage licenses, divorce papers, etc.
Copy of advance travel pay or allowances paperwork.
All moving paperwork including: inventory, TMO information, Self-Procured.
Move paperwork and all receipts associated with moving.
Copies of all insurance policies.
Purchase agreements for your vehicles, showing state sales tax paid.
Vehicle registration and title.
Employment records or resume of civilian family members and last pay statement.
Medical/dental records from your previous duty station—entire family.
Immunization records for all children and all active-duty members.
Pet medical and immunization records.
Copies of prescriptions for medication, eye glasses or contact lenses.
School records/transcripts for children and adults.
Copies of any occupational licenses and certifications.
Copies of federal income tax forms.
Copies of recent Leave and Earnings Statement.
Any other legal documents.
Phone numbers of family and friends.
Letters of transfer from religious, professional or social organizations.
Duplicates of car keys and other important keys.
Pictures.
Trip receipts.

TDY OR TAD IN-PROCESSING
Report to or otherwise directly contact your TDY unit. During non-duty hours report to the Lodging Office unless you have made other arrangements. Make sure to bring your personnel package, eight copies of orders, plane tickets and travel/relocation receipts.

Plan to complete your formal in-processing and then schedule your Right Start appointment. From the reception center, you will be directed to your orderly room. Once you sign in, your new commander may authorize house hunting.

Right Start Program
Expedite your in-processing by attending Right Start. Informative briefings and an Information Fair give you all the information you need to get a "right start" at Langley. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend either the daytime Right Start with their sponsor or a special evening Right Start—just for spouses. Free childcare is available for children 5 years old and under.

DORMITORY LIVING
If you are single, contact your sponsor, orderly room or first sergeant for your dormitory room assignment. Do not sign into lodging or you might end up paying that expense out of pocket.

Temporary Lodging
Joint-base lodging includes quarters for 60 temporary, 167 visiting airmen, 78 visiting officers and 23 distinguished visitors. A copy of your orders must accompany any reservation request. Write your gaining squadron for additional information or call (757) 764-4667.

Reservations
In-bound families or anyone with PCS orders to stay in the TLF can reserve a room at the Langley Inns or the General Smalls Inn for up to 30 days, if quarters are available. Space is limited so you may have to lodge off-base during part or all of your stay.

Space Availability Policy
Because of the limited number of rooms, reservations are difficult to obtain, so members and families in PCS status will receive priority. If you are one of the lucky, make your reservations no sooner than 24 hours in advance of your arrival and only for one day. You may extend your stay on a daily basis.

Langley Inns
376 Clarke Ave.
Hampton, VA 23665 (757) 764-4667
http://military-hotels.us/virginia/langley-afb-va.html
Pay for all rooms in advance by cash, check or credit card. Rates vary from $21 to $35 per day.

LATE CHECK-INS
All guests arriving after 6 p.m. must guarantee their reservations with a valid credit card.

AMENITIES
All rooms feature a television, telephones and refrigerators, and many include a small kitchen.

PETS
The Langley Inns permits pets in your room, but be sure to arrange boarding in advance to care for your animals.

The General Smalls Inn
Building 1700
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23604
(757) 878-5807/888-0968
The Inn features 554 units from the upper $20s to mid $30s. Reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only two pet suites and no kennels.

ADVANCE HOUSING APPLICATIONS
If you have dependents and want to apply for base housing, forward a completed housing application to Langley-Eustis. The gaining office will then inform you about the estimated wait for the new housing.

Relocation Services
Airman and Family Readiness Center
45 Nealy Ave., Building 15, Suite 100
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-3990
Moving is a way of life in the military. Whether it's your first, fifth or last move, it's always a major undertaking and it's important that you seek relocation assistance services from your A&FR. Advisors assist single and married members as well as Department of Defense civilians and families through all aspects of a move through services such as 20 hours of free child care for those with orders for a permanent change of station, as they depart and arrive.

TEMPORARY CHILD CARE
WHILE MOVING
The Air Force Aid/Relocation Child Care for PCS program offers free childcare for up to 20 hours per child within 60 days of your departure. Present a copy of your orders and proof of all up-to-date immunizations to the Airman and Family Readiness Center to receive a certificate for free childcare.

POST OFFICE
Postal Service Center
49 Spruce St.
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-2200
(800) 275-8777

Postal Service Center
1321 Lee Blvd.
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23604 (757) 887-3793
(800) 275-8777
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Forwarding Your Mail
To assist in your arrival, you can forward your mail to General Delivery at the Postal Service Center. Be sure to use your name instead of "General Delivery" in the address, otherwise your mail might be misrouted by the U.S. Postal Service.

Dormitory Living
If you expect to reside in a dormitory, you may request a lockbox through your sponsor up to 90 days before your arrival. Your sponsor will need a copy of your orders to take to the PSC. Once you arrive, bring change of address cards and a copy of your orders to the Base Information Transfer Center (49 Dodd Blvd.) for free postage. Should your assignment be canceled, please notify the PSC Manager at (757) 574-2200.

General Delivery
Your Rank and Name
49 Spruce St.
PCS Box 1000
The Post Office will hold your General Delivery mail for 10 days once you arrive unless otherwise notified by you. If you are unable to comply within 10 days, contact the PSC for other arrangements.

Permanent Address
Once you have a permanent address, notify the Post Office, which will forward your mail to that address for up to 12 months. If you move into temporary housing while awaiting a permanent home, continue to receive your mail through General Delivery until you are permanently situated.

Lockboxes
Although not recommended, the Post Office will issue a PSC lockbox with the understanding that you must surrender that lockbox after moving into a permanent residence. In accordance with DoD 4525.6-M, personnel with a permanent residence serviced by the U.S.P.S. are prohibited lockboxes without a waiver from the Installation Commander.

KEEPING TABS OF EXPENSES
To update your financial records before your move, present two copies of your orders to your finance customer service no earlier than 30 days prior to out-processing. Your finance office will also brief you on your authorized PCS financial entitlements to include BAS, BAH, Direct Deposit, Advance Pay, Per Diem, Mileage, Dislocation Allowance and Temporary Lodging Expense. It is important to keep all receipts for filing your travel voucher once you arrive. You must receive concurrent travel approval from the gaining commander when taking family members to the new duty station.

Keep all receipts for food, gas, lodging, pet expenses while in transit. The Joint Travel Regulation is the governing source on travel and relocation entitlements.

TAKING PERSONAL LEAVE
If you want to visit family or take a vacation during your move, you can request leave. You can also request permissive TDY for house-hunting—up to eight calendar days as non-chargeable leave at the new duty station approved by the commander.

POWER OF ATTORNEY
Contact the legal office to obtain Power of Attorney, if necessary. Also, determine the transit coverage of your homeowners' insurance.

DEFENSE ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY REPORTING SYSTEM
If you marry or have your first child en route to your new duty station, be sure to present your marriage certificate to your commander and register your spouse in DEERS with the Military Personnel Flight, Customer Service.

PREPARING TO MOVE
Make an inventory list by room, closet, garage, etc., of all household and personnel possessions for an accurate estimate of their value for insurance purposes. Obtain a written appraisal for such valuable items as antiques, jewelry, paintings, etc. Next, notify utilities and home services of disconnect dates, have your vehicles serviced, arrange for travel and obtain copies of family medical, dental and school records.

SHIPPING YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS
As soon as you learn about your upcoming PCS move, set up an appointment with your transportation office and then start packing. Hold a yard sale, donate unneeded items to a thrift shop or charity, toss out junk and gather important family records in one place. Once you determine your household goods, estimate their weight before setting up your move with the transportation office.

The earlier you call or visit your transportation office, the greater the chances to move on the preferred date. Counselors will also detail all your PCS move entitlements and direct you to the government's automated moving system and process, DP3, as well as address the pros and cons of different types of moves. Your choices involve:

Let Them Do It: The government books the shipment and provides the Transportation Service Provider contact. The TSP will conduct a pre-move survey and determine the exact moving date.

Do It Yourself: Counselors will advise and offer tips to move yourself.

SHIPPING YOUR AUTO
If your new assignment requires overseas travel, the government will pay to ship one privately owned vehicle through your transportation office based on entitlements from Joint Federal Travel Regulations Volume I, for military members and Joint Travel Regulations Volume II, for civilian employees. Remember to discuss this service at your initial counseling session. Most shipping contractors supply a website to track your POV through the shipping process. For more details review the DoD 4500.34R, Personal Property Traffic Management Regulation.

SHIPPING YOUR PETS
Start by researching airline requirements and quarantine restrictions at your new location. Ask airlines about size, weight, number of animals, kennel construction and documentation requirements, and season of the year limitations. Small pets can sometimes travel via military flights based on availability, regulations and fees. Check the DoD Household Goods Portal for details at http://www.move.mil.

DELIVERING YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Transportation Management Office (Inbound)
45 Nealy Ave., Suite 213
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-2045
Emergency (757) 764-8294
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays
Address all your moving questions and quandaries to this multi-service office, including procedures, restrictions and tips on how to prepare and what to expect.

Carefully follow your counselor's advice and be sure to contact the transportation office or TSP as soon as you arrive at your new duty station. Also provide a point of contact by phone or e-mail. If you already have new quarters, the office personnel will arrange delivery. Otherwise, they will arrange for temporary storage until you have permanent housing.

On delivery day, be sure to have someone in authority greet the movers at your new home. If the TSP cannot deliver the shipment, you may be charged for the attempted delivery and any additional storage.

FILLING OUT THE CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION SURVEY
After the dust settles, take time to fill out the TSP customer satisfaction survey. Your feedback will help improve future moves. For detailed information about completing the survey, go to http://www.sddc.army.mil/public/Personal+Property.

FILING A CLAIM
The DoD provides Full Replacement Value protection on most DoD-sponsored shipments. With this protection, the TSP will either repair or pay to repair damaged items and pay the full replacement cost for lost or destroyed items. Promptly notifying the mover is essential to this process. To that end, fill out the front of DD Form 1840/1840R at the time of delivery. If you discover further loss or damage later, fill out the reverse side of DD Form 1840R. Be sure to file DD Form 1840/1840R with the TSP within 75 days of delivery. Of course, the mover can then inspect the damaged item.

But submitting a completed DD Form 1840/1840R does not constitute filing a claim. You must file a claim directly with the TSP within nine months of delivery to receive FRV protection. The moving company will then obtain repair and replacement estimates and settle the claim by paying repair or replacement costs.

As always, the Military Claims Office can explain the claims process and your rights and responsibilities, as well as take care of your claim. If you transfer your claim, however, the MCO is only responsible for the lower depreciated cost of items on the claim.

Submitting a Claim
The Law Center
633d ABW/JA
33 Sweeney Blvd.
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-3277
Monday, 2 to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 to
10:30 a.m. and Thursday, noon to 2 p.m.
The Law Center will submit completed DD Forms 1840/1840R to the Air Force Claims Service Center.

PERSONALLY PROCURED MOVES
If you're under orders for PCS, TDY, separation or retirement, or assigned to, from or between government quarters, you can move your household goods and vehicles and then collect an incentive payment from the government. You can move all or a portion of your authorized weight allowance. Counselors will also prepare DD Form 2278 (Application for Move) on request. Above all, be sure to complete the paperwork BEFORE the move or you could forfeit your incentive. Other methods of moving include:

Privately-Owned Vehicle Personally Procured Transportation Move.
Personally Procured Transportation Move Using Rental Vehicles—The government authorizes an advance allowance. You provide all the labor and rent the moving vehicles, equipment, moving aids and packing material.
You-Load They-Drive—You pack and load your household goods into the moving van and then unload and unpack them. A commercial carrier picks up and delivers the load.
Personally Procured Transportation Move in Connection with a Government Arranged Mobile Home Shipment—The government pays to move your mobile home as long as it meets safety requirements, which means removing such items as heavy appliances and furniture, air conditioners, skirts, awning, and shipping them by other means. Incentive payments hinge on not exceeding your total allowable cost.
Authorized Privately Owned Vehicles—If you opt for the Personally Procured Transportation program, you can use your POV. But the government won't pay any incentives for any personal property moved in travel trailers or mobile homes.

RENTING EQUIPMENT
It is your responsibility to make arrangements with the rental company, so shop around for the best rates and equipment before making your choice. If you plan to haul a rental trailer, you should verify that the temporary hitch will fit your vehicle, or that the factory-installed hitch is compatible with the rental trailer.

Most truck-rental agencies offer operation and safety training on trucks and associated equipment, but it's not their responsibility. But it's critical to take advantage of this opportunity since you are liable while operating the rental vehicle.

WEIGHT TICKETS
During your move make sure to save all your weight tickets—regardless of weight allowance—from government, commercial or public scales. And be sure each weigh master signs the weight ticket that contains the following information:

Complete name and location of scale.
Date of each weighing.
Identify weight entries as tare, gross or net weights.
Identify company or carrier, or license number of POV.
Last name and Social Security number of the shipper for Navy personnel only.
Last name and employee ID number of the shipper for Coast Guard personnel only.
Last name of the shipper for Marine Corps, Army and Air Force personnel only.
Signature of weigh master.

To obtain your empty weight, the gas tanks must be full and you must be out of your vehicle. All equipment associated with the vehicle—spare tire, loading ramps, etc.—must remain in the vehicle. Any trailers must be connected to the towing vehicle. Any POVs being towed by a rental vehicle, on the other hand, must be disconnected

The same process applies for obtaining your loaded weight ticket. Submit the required documentation/weight tickets within 45 days from start of your move. Without these tickets, the government will only pay expenses minus any authorized allowance.

PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS AND EQUIPMENT
If you need these materials need right away at your new duty station, pack and weigh any PBPandE separately on either a platform or bathroom scale. That way you'll receive proper credit from the government.

INSURANCE COVERAGE
In case you're hauling a vehicle or rental trailer, make sure your auto insurance policy covers any loss or damage. If not, you must procure additional coverage at your expense. If you are involved in an accident, the other party may file a claim against you or your insurance company. In such cases, the law of the state in which the accident occurs determines liability.

Some courts consider military personnel operating privately owned or rented vehicles on change-of-station moves are beyond the scope of their employment and the protection of the Federal Tort Claims Act, Title 28 U.S.C. 2679(b). As a result, you could be held liable for all damage and third-party injury claims or lawsuits resulting from an accident.

In any case, you should immediately notify the staff judge advocate at the nearest military base about the accident.

RECOUPING YOUR MOVING EXPENSES
No earlier than 30 days before out-processing, submit two copies of your orders to your in-bound Finance Customer Service to update your financial records for your PCS move. Finance office personnel will also brief you on your authorized PCS financial entitlements to include BAS, BAH, Direct Deposit, Advance Pay, Per Diem, Mileage, Dislocation Allowance and Temporary Lodging Expense. Be sure the gaining commander also approves taking family members to the new duty station.

If you received a travel advance for dislocation allowance, travel pay, plane tickets or per diem for authorized travel days, make sure to have receipts and/or pay records. Also expect to present receipts for government-issued tickets with five copies of PCS orders attached, as well as expenses of more than $25, such as food, gas, taxi, lodging, tolls, pet expenses and traveler's checks.

IN-TRANSIT STORAGE
You can arrange temporary storage for up to 90 days, but you are responsible for coordinating and paying for it, and later request reimbursement. Storage beyond 90 days requires authorization from TMF.

TEMPORARY STORAGE
With proper authorization, you may temporarily store your property while you a wait for suitable civilian or government housing. You can also store your property in the rental truck or trailer for up to 15 days.

REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE
You don't have to register your vehicle on base, but you must have a valid state driver's license, a certificate of registration from the state in which the vehicle is registered and proof of minimum auto insurance coverage required by the state of Virginia. Also, if the state where you permanently registered your vehicle requires a safety inspection, you must keep the inspection current. And remember that all POVs are prohibited from restricted areas.

DRIVING AROUND THE BASE
Driving isn't so much a right as it is a privilege. Misuse that privilege and you will lose it. Virginia motor vehicle laws apply on base just like they do off-base. And civilians, retirees or dependents ticketed on base must appear in Federal Magistrate's Court, just as ticketed military personnel must appear in front of their commander for administrative discipline or criminal punishment. Such simple details as driving the speed limit, coming to a full stop and avoiding driving after drinking will save your career, and your life.

With that thought in mind, the joint-base speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted, and enforced by roving police patrols equipped with radar. Wear your seat belts while driving and park only in designated areas and spaces. If stopped by Security Forces for a traffic violation or routine ID check, drivers—military or civilian—must cooperate fully and produce the required documents.

Also remember that pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, but they should consider surface road conditions and avoid stepping into crosswalks that would prompt emergency breaking by oncoming vehicles. Other important laws and regulations include:

Immediately report all on-base vehicle accidents and incidents to Security Forces.
All drivers and front seat passengers must wear seat belts. All passengers under age 18 must wear a seat belt regardless of location in the car.
Any child younger than 6 years old must be in a child safety seat.
Pedestrians crossing streets have right of way.
Turn on your headlights from sunset to sunrise, whenever using your windshield wipers and any time you cannot clearly see 500 feet ahead.
Dark tinting of windows is illegal.
Radar detectors are illegal.
Driving 20-plus mph over the speed limit or over 80 mph is reckless and a mandatory a court appearance.
Right turns on red, after stop, are permitted.
Headsets while driving are illegal, if both ears are covered.
Left lanes are for passing only, not for regular driving.
Cellular telephone or other wireless communication devices are prohibited to drivers younger than 18.
Only hands-free cell phones allowed when driving on-base.
Sending text messages or e-mails while driving is illegal. Exceptions include emergency vehicle operators, drivers reporting an emergency or a driver who is parked. Also, texting while driving is a secondary offense, meaning a law enforcement officer must have a different reason to stop or arrest the driver. First offense is $20, $50 for a second offense.

VEHICLE CHECKS
Security Forces will randomly inspect vehicles. Failure to comply will prohibit the driver access to the base.

VEHICLE PASS
Pick up visitor passes in the LaSalle Gate the Visitor Center or at Pass and ID Registration. To gain entry to the joint base, be sure to display the pass in the left corner of the windshield vehicle.

Pass and ID Registration
45 Nealy Ave., Wing C
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-7770

CRIMINAL CHARGES
If Security Forces picks you up for any criminal offense such as drug or firearms violations, disorderly conduct, nuisance, larceny, vandalism, DWI or reckless driving, you may be required to appear before the U.S. District Court, if civilian, and military commander, if military.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Virginia DMV
8109 Roanoke Ave.
Hampton, VA 23605 (866) 368-5463
http://www.dmv.state.va.us  
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

12730 Patrick Henry Drive
Newport News, VA 23602 (804) 367-6623
http://www.dmv.state.va.us
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

5745 Poplar Hall Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502 (804) 497-7100
http://www.dmv.state.va.us
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

813 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (804) 497-7100
http://www.dmv.state.va.us
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

6400 Bickford Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23703 (804) 497-7100
http://www.dmv.state.va.us
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

268 Holladay St.
Suffolk, VA 23434 (804) 497-7100
http://www.dmv.state.va.us
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Here are a few important details to consider before applying for a driver's license or registering your vehicle:
 
If you have a valid driver's license from the state in which your vehicle is registered, you, your spouse and your kids age 16 and older need not apply for a Virginia driver's license.
If your out-of-state driver's license is suspended, revoked or expired, you can not drive in Virginia, regardless of your military status.
If you have a DoD military driver's license, you can drive for 30 days after your arrival. Then either apply for a Virginia license or one from your home state.
If the state in which your vehicle is permanently registered requires a safety inspection, you must keep the inspection current in that state.
Vehicles registered in Virginia must display a Virginia inspection sticker.
When registering your vehicle, be sure to bring your driver's license, registration and proof of insurance coverage.

REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE
Before undertaking this process, first determine the owner of the vehicle and the owner's resident or nonresident status. Next, learn these important definitions:
 
Domicile is your state of legal residence and defined by your answers to these questions: where you were born and raised; where you are registered to vote; where you hold a driver's license; where you pay personal income taxes; where you own property; and where you have other ties such as professional licenses and membership in various organizations.
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act prevents a state presuming that you are a resident simply because you are stationed there. It's your choice but, contrary to a popular misconception, you don't have an unlimited right to choose any state. Nonresident means anyone not living in Virginia.
Nonresident student means any full-time student who is not gainfully employed.
Resident means anyone physically living in the state, plus any person who meets the following criteria (except for active-duty personnel or their spouses but not their dependents):
Works in Virginia for more than 60 days.
Lives in Virginia for 6 months (except nonresident students).
Registers a car in Virginia using a Virginia address.
Most vehicles owned by Virginia residents must be registered in Virginia. Here are some rules to consider:
If you are the owner and live in the state—regardless of military status—you must register in Virginia.
If one or both owners live in the state—regardless of military status—you must register in Virginia.
If a civilian owns the vehicle but doesn't live in the state—regardless of spouse or sponsor—you must register within 30 days of becoming a Virginia resident.
If a military and a civilian jointly own the vehicle but neither live in the state, follow the previous instructions.
If you own the vehicle but don't live in the state, you must register in either Virginia or your home state. A third state registration is prohibited.

INSURANCE COVERAGE
To purchase license plates or decals, you must have the required minimum insurance coverage or pay the uninsured motor vehicle fee. Your insurance carrier must be authorized to conduct business in Virginia. Minimum coverage involves:
Bodily injury/death of one person, $25,000.
Bodily injury/death of two or more persons, $50,000.
Property damage, $20,000.
The $500 Uninsured Motor Vehicle fee does not provide any insurance and only allows you to drive an uninsured vehicle at your own risk. It expires with your registration and must be paid at renewal. Vehicle owners who are uninsured or fail to pay the UMV fee will have their driving and vehicle registration privileges suspended. To be reinstated, they must pay a $500 statutory fee, file a Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR-22) with DMV for three years and pay a reinstatement fee.

Insurance carriers electronically update the DMV about any coverage changes to motor vehicles registered in Virginia. The DMV also verifies proper coverage by comparing vehicle registration information on file with liability information on the owner and vehicle transmitted to DMV by the insurance carrier. If no insurance is found, DMV requires the motor vehicle owner to furnish the liability insurance information to DMV for verification.

Registering or driving a vehicle without insurance or without paying the uninsured motor vehicle fee will result in fines and other penalties. If you terminate or cancel liability insurance coverage on a vehicle during the registration period, either re-insure the vehicle, pay the uninsured motor vehicle fee or surrender the license plates to DMV.

SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Vehicles registered in Virginia must be inspected once a year at an official inspection station. If your vehicle is lawfully registered in another state, you are not subject to Virginia inspection laws. Although JB Langley-Eustis AFB does not require a Virginia inspection, you are still subject to your home state's inspection laws, if any. And, just in case, a number of Northern Virginia counties and cities require emissions inspections to register your vehicle.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Vehicles registered in Virginia are subject to a personal property tax. The only exceptions are for a vehicle registered:
Solely in the name of an active-duty member who is domiciled in another state.
Solely in the name of his or her spouse who is domiciled in another state.
In both names jointly.

The vehicle is taxable, however, if jointly registered with anyone other than the active-duty member or spouse.

You can avoid the tax by removing another person's name from the title. Just have the other owner sign over his or her ownership interest on the original title and then apply for a new title and registration at the DMV. (If the vehicle has a lien against it because of a loan, you may have to get the original certificate of title from the bank.)

The personal property tax rate varies depending on location but generally runs about $4.25 for every $100 assessed value, sometimes less than market value.

A vehicle purchased "tax free" overseas is not exempt from sales tax in the U.S., so expect to pay any sales tax when you register your auto.

CITY DECALS
Most cities in the area require a decal if your vehicle is registered in Virginia.

DRINKING AND DRIVING
Virginia's drinking, driving and boating laws are tough. Allowable Blood Alcohol Content, for instance, is no more than 0.08 percent. Even worse: If your driving is impaired, you can be convicted of driving under the influence regardless of BAC.

Anyone younger than 21 driving with a BAC of 0.02 percent to 0.08 percent will be fined up to $500 and lose their driving privileges for six months.

If your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense and you are caught driving, officials will immediately impound or immobilize your vehicle for 30 days, and the court could tack on an additional 90 days following conviction. But the owner of the impounded vehicle—other than the driver—may petition the court to release the vehicle.

Anyone who knowingly permits a person to drive with a revoked or suspended license due to an alcohol-related offense can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor.

WEAPONS SAFETY
Unauthorized firearms are prohibited on the joint base. That means anyone living in on-base quarters must register their weapons with their orderly rooms. And anyone in the dormitories must register their weapons at their orderly room and store them in the Security Forces armory in Building 355.

This regulation also applies to any personnel with a concealed weapons permit from the state of Virginia.

PREVENTING CRIME
The Security Police Crime Prevention Unit offers such programs as Drug Abuse Resistance Education, Right Start, Bears on Patrol and Bicycle Patrol, and for the community:
Operation Identification, to engrave valuable items.
Ride-Along, to actually ride with Security Police while on patrol.
Ident-A-Kid, to have your children fingerprinted.
Neighborhood Watch, citizens joining together to help prevent crime.
Tours of the joint base.
Remember to register your bicycle and wear a helmet. For more information or to request a tour, call (757) 766-1712.

OFF LIMITS
The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board, Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina area, has placed the following Tidewater businesses and establishments OFF LIMITS to all joint-base personnel. Any military personnel caught patronizing these places establishments are subject to punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice:

Admiralty Books, Inc.
8120 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23505

Shore Drive Books
8146 Shore Drive
Norfolk, VA 23518

Club Access
5847 Poplar Hall Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502

Power Purchase Inc.
621 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 346
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

PHOTOGRAPHY
Unless approved by the Public Affairs Office, taking photographs is prohibited in most areas. Call (757) 764-2701.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR PET
According to local regulations, you must register your pet at the base veterinary clinic within 15 days of your arrival. Since annual rabies tests are required, be sure to bring your pet's records and then the clinic staff will replace the rabies certificate and issue a new tag. It's especially important to prevent any rabies epidemics. Also be aware of possible pestering parasites: annual heartworm and stool exams are recommended. If your pet starts scratching or chewing themselves, it most likely has fleas.

Langley Veterinary Clinic
37 Magnolia St.
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 (757) 764-5678
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.; Appointments: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic
580 Jefferson Ave.
JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23604 (757) 878-5824
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

IDENTIFY YOUR PET
Ensure that your pet has a collar and proper identification. Your pet will experience nervousness and stress during the move. A pet in transit without identification may get lost. Avoid the potential loss of a beloved pet by purchasing a comfortable and secure collar.

Also, purchase an identification tag. The information on the tag should include your pet's name, your name, address and phone number. A license tag is also necessary and can be obtained from the local humane organization.

If you plan on staying in hotels or motels along your travels, be sure to check ahead of time for places that allow pets.

TRAVELING BY VEHICLE WITH YOUR PET
If your pet has never or very rarely traveled by vehicle, you may want to consider taking the time to acquaint your pet to the motion and sounds of your vehicle. Take your pet on short drives prior to leaving on a longer trip. Take along your pet's food and water bowls, blanket or bedding and a favorite toy. Your pet should never be permitted to ride in the front seat, jump around the vehicle or hang out a window. This is dangerous for both pet and driver. It is best not to feed your pet for several hours before leaving on a trip. Bring food and fresh water with you and stop regularly once your pet has had a chance to settle down.

If your traveling companion is a cat, bring a litter pan and litter with plastic bags for changing purposes. If a dog is traveling, it is imperative to stop frequently so that your dog can exercise and relieve himself. Never leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle. Check on your pet frequently so that you can tell when he/she is hungry, thirsty, hot or tired.

PLANNING YOUR PET'S MOVE
Overall, plan for your pet's trip in the same way you plan your own, well in advance. First, investigate and then choose a kennel in the local area. As soon as you know your arrival date, make a reservation for pet boarding. It's also a good idea to have your sponsor physically locate the kennel in advance. Here are a few of many kennels in the area.

Tidewater Pet Services (757) 595-5505
Kiln Creek Animal Care (757) 886-1300
Denbigh Animal Hospital (757) 877-8339
Woodland Veterinary Hospital
(757) 872-8737
Coastal Dog Services (757) 930-2257