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william brown
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Username: Brown9bill

Post Number: 650
Registered: 12-2006
Posted From: 74.100.130.120
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 02:19 pm:   

We wish all bases has the transportation step-up like it is at McGuire. Hopefully, Charleston and Dover can obtain the same but due to budget restraints this will not be provided. Happy Travels.
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Jim Hunt
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Username: Jhunt66

Post Number: 78
Registered: 12-2009
Posted From: 66.31.169.240
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 01:17 am:   

Bob:
Only the lodging van is 24 hr service, and because the AF (All American Inn) now runs all lodging on both McGuire and Ft Dix (Doughboy Inn), the van must be available to get newly registered guests to their respective building, which could be up to three miles away. The young lady driving the van for us at nearly midnight would not accept a tip or even a cup of coffee. The phone number to call for the lodging van is prominently posted in the terminal.
The base shuttle is NOT 24 hours - service runs 0700-2200. A great deal and wonderful benefit any way you slice it.
Jim
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Bob Dart
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Username: Bobdart

Post Number: 1555
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 76.29.23.90
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 12:53 am:   

I wasn't aware that it was a 24-hour service. It can really be cold there in the winter and hot in the summer so this is a tremendous benefit. I know it has to be costly for the base so I really do appreciate its availability. Usually, I have a car there but twice I didn't.
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Irwin Rovner
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Username: Irovner

Post Number: 422
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 66.32.30.56
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 12:25 am:   

Thanks, Jim. Really appreciate the info.

BTW, I come with a cane, and it's no scam. Fortunately the stoop will be fake, at least for now.

Irv
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Jim Hunt
Intermediate Member
Username: Jhunt66

Post Number: 75
Registered: 12-2009
Posted From: 66.31.169.240
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 08:41 pm:   

Irwin: I didn't use the long-term lot, but the bus runs right by it on the way to BX/Commissary. Bus drivers were great guys, so I can't imagine that they wouldn't stop for you. Bring a cane and stoop over a bit -- bet you get a ride in no time! Click here for shuttle schedule: http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-091218-021.pdf
Cheers!
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Jim Hunt
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Username: Jhunt66

Post Number: 74
Registered: 12-2009
Posted From: 66.31.169.240
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 08:33 pm:   

Irwin: I didn't use the long-term lot, but the bus runs right by it on the way to BX/Commissary. Bus drivers were great guys, so I can't imagine that they wouldn't stop for you. Bring a cane and stoop over a bit -- bet you get a ride in no time! Cheers!
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Irwin Rovner
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Username: Irovner

Post Number: 420
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 66.32.30.56
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 06:15 pm:   

A lot of these services didn't exist last time I flew out of McGuire and they should be praised for their new services.

For future reference, does the base shuttle stop at the long-term parking lot or do you have to flag it down from the nearby traffic light intersection and hope it stops?
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Jim Hunt
Intermediate Member
Username: Jhunt66

Post Number: 68
Registered: 12-2009
Posted From: 66.31.169.240
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 01:24 am:   

McGuire is a SPAT's dream! All Amercia Inn has a 24 hour free shuttle to/from PAX terminal. Base has a free shuttle (runs every 20 min, 0630-2200) making all favorite stops on both McGuire and Ft Dix. Best on-base transportation I've seen on any base, anywhere. McGuire's PAX teminal puts most others (inlduing Travis and Hickam) to shame, also. Huge USO, many amenities, family room, computer lounge, DV lounges with sleeping areas, etc, etc. Very impressed.

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