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STANDARD INSTALLATION
TOPIC EXCHANGE SERVICE
SITES Version 3
RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR
NCSS Panama City
Florida
Information Date
March 13, 2000
Visit the SITES Web Site at
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites
Table of Contents
Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................1
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................................1
Must Know Items ......................................................................................................................................................2
Geographically Separated or Satellite Locations .......................................................................................................5
Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES) ....................................................................................................5
Regulations ................................................................................................................................................................6
Commonly Referenced Numbers...............................................................................................................................7
Major Unit Listing .....................................................................................................................................................9
Transportation.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Commissary and Exchange Operations ................................................................................................................... 10
Local Community ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Local Community Overview ................................................................................................................................... 11
Time Zone Chart ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Climate .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Events Calendar ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cultural Attractions ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Recreation Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Military Related and Civic Organizations ............................................................................................................... 20
Shopping .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
State and Community Social Service Agencies ....................................................................................................... 22
Non-Profit Social Service Agencies ........................................................................................................................ 22
Religious Activities ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Community Transportation ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Education ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Education Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Public and DODDS Schools .................................................................................................................................... 25
Private Schools ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Colleges and Universities ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Adult or Continuing Education ................................................................................................................................ 28
Special Education .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Employment ................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Employment Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses .............................................................................................................. 31
Permanent Employment Resources ......................................................................................................................... 31
Temporary Employment Resources ......................................................................................................................... 31
Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities ...................................................................................................................... 32
Chambers of Commerce .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Private Sector Employment ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Government Employment ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Professional or Occupational Licensing .................................................................................................................. 36
Networking Opportunities ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Medical And Dental..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Medical and Dental Overview ................................................................................................................................. 36
Medical Services/Directory - on Installation ........................................................................................................... 36
Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs ............................................................ 38
Community Hospitals .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation.............................................................................................................. 39
Family Member Dental Plan .................................................................................................................................... 39
Housing........................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Housing Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Housing Allowances ................................................................................................................................................ 40
Government Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Community Housing................................................................................................................................................ 42
Utilities .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
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Relocation Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Relocation Services Overview ................................................................................................................................. 44
Relocation Assistance .............................................................................................................................................. 45
In Transit Emergencies ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Financial Preparedness ............................................................................................................................................ 46
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ....................................................................................................... 47
Household Goods In-Bound Shipments .................................................................................................................. 47
Household Goods Out-Bound Shipments ................................................................................................................ 48
Household Goods Claims ........................................................................................................................................ 48
Household Goods Weight Allowances .................................................................................................................... 48
POV In-Bound Shipments ....................................................................................................................................... 49
POV Out-Bound Shipments .................................................................................................................................... 49
POV Claims ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
Pet Boarding/Kennels .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Pet Licensing ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
Pet Quarantines ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
Veterinary Services .................................................................................................................................................. 50
Pet Transportation.................................................................................................................................................... 50
PCS Reporting Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Separation Procedures ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Billeting ................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Unaccompanied PCS ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Support Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Support Services Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 52
Family Centers ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Information and Referral ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Financial Assistance Programs ................................................................................................................................ 54
Emergency Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 55
Family Advocacy ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Single Member Services .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Support Groups ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 57
Chapel Services and Programs ................................................................................................................................ 59
Drug and Alcohol .................................................................................................................................................... 59
Legal Assistance ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
Child And Teen Services ............................................................................................................................................. 60
Child and Teen Services Overview ......................................................................................................................... 60
New Parent Program ................................................................................................................................................ 60
Child Care Programs - on Installation ..................................................................................................................... 60
Child Care Programs - Community ......................................................................................................................... 60
Things To Do - Clubs and Social............................................................................................................................. 61
Things To Do - Recreation and Sports .................................................................................................................... 61
Schools .................................................................................................................................................................... 61
School Age Care ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Religious Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 61
Special Events.......................................................................................................................................................... 61
Sponsorship and Support ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Youth Employment.................................................................................................................................................. 62
Youth Centers .......................................................................................................................................................... 62
For Teens Only ........................................................................................................................................................ 62
Survival Tips For First Termers .................................................................................................................................. 62
Survival Tips for First Termers Overview ............................................................................................................... 62
Before You Move .................................................................................................................................................... 62
After You Arrive ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
Reporting Procedures............................................................................................................................................... 64
Travel Planning........................................................................................................................................................ 65
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Vehicle Ownership .................................................................................................................................................. 66
Housing and Billeting .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Money Matters ......................................................................................................................................................... 67
At A Glance ................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Facility/Services Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Housing Summary ................................................................................................................................................... 69
Education Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Local Community Summary .................................................................................................................................... 70
Medical and Dental Summary ................................................................................................................................. 70
Relocation and Support Services Summary ............................................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................ 71
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Name: COASTAL SYSTEMS STATION
Installation POC: Operator
Address: 6703 W. Hwy 98
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Installation Overview Phone: (850) 234-4011
CONGRATULATIONS on your orders to the FAX: none
Coastal Systems Station (CSS), located near the DSN Phone: 436-4011
"World's Most Beautiful Beaches," Panama City WWW Link: http://www.ncsc.navy.mil
Beach, Florida. The Relocation Assistance Office Comments:
would like to personally welcome you to Panama Defense Switching Network
City. When you arrive, be sure to call the Career (DSN)......................... : 436-XXXX
Development & Resource Center (CDRC) if you (add last 4 digits
have questions about the area, Station, spouse of phone number)
employment or transition assistance. We provide
information and referral for resources available in the Officer of the Day (OOD)....... : (850) 872-5620
community and at other nearby military installations. (24 hrs. a day)
We're located in the CSS Welcome Center, Building
304 with the Chaplain, Social Worker, Navy Relief, Population assigned-served..... : 2,112(civilian &
Personal Property, and Housing Office. military)
Military (CSS & Tenants)....... : 2479
If you have "hard copy" orders, and have not been (includes NDSTC students)
contacted by a sponsor, contact your gaining
command to request one. Sometimes sponsorship is Active Duty Officers........... : 135
not an automatic process. It takes you and your Active Duty Enlisted........... : 644
sponsor to make sure the Sponsor Program works. Family Members................. : 1,972
Your sponsor will be the primary point of contact for Retirees....................... : 11,000
a Welcome Aboard Package and information on your Civilian Employees............. : 1,333
new Command, Naval Station and the Panama City Reserve Component Officers..... : 24
area. You may also call or email the Career Reserve Component Enlisted..... : 36
Development & Resource Center (CDRC) to request
a Welcome Aboard Package. The CDRC number is Name: Career Development & Resource Center
850-235-5800 (DSN 436) and the email address is (CDRC)
mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil. Our Welcome Aboard POC: Relocation Assistance
Packages contain housing, community and Station Address: Code CP24/CDRC, Building 304
information. City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5800
If you have any questions while planning your move
FAX: (850) 235-5673
or after arriving at the Coastal Systems Station,
DSN Phone: 436-5800
please feel free to contact us. We hope you have a
"Smooth Move" and WELCOME TO PANAMA DSN FAX: 436-5673
CITY, FLORIDA!! E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil
WWW Link:
http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp
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Name: NAVY SPONSOR PROGRAM Diving Unit (NEDU). Several pay phones are also
POC: Military Support Office available in the lobby.
Address: Bldg. 500, Coastal Systems Station
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Directions to CSS by Automobile:
Phone: (850) 234-4362/4363
FAX: (850) 234-4679 If arriving to CSS by POV, there are two major
DSN Phone: 436-4362/4363 highways running into the Panama City area--US
DSN FAX: 436-4679 Highways 231 and 98. Highway 231 runs North and
Comments: South into Highway 98. Highway 98 runs East and
The Sponsor Program is designed to ease the West and passes in front of the Coastal Systems
difficulties, and reduce the stress and uncertainties Station. Interstate 10 (crossing Florida East and
normally associated with a PCS move. Sponsors West), is approximately 50 miles North of Panama
play a key role in making a sailor's transition to his City.
or her new command a "smooth" one. With an
effective sponsorship program, individuals and their Directions to CSS by Bus/Train:
families stand to gain assistance and personal
support necessary to ease the trauma associated with The Greyhound Bus Line's Panama City office is
a new duty station. located on 917 Harrison Avenue (downtown Panama
City). To get to the CSS, go North on Harrison
Avenue until it intersects with 15th Street (Business
Hwy 98-1st traffic light). Turn left and proceed
Must Know Items approximately 6 miles, crossing the Hathaway
For more information on this subject: Bridge. CSS is the first left turn after crossing the
Coastal Systems Station bridge. (See category Local Community;
http://www.ncsc.navy.mil Community Transportation.)
Renting a house or apartment in Panama Arrival/Check-in Requirements:
City/Panama City Beach:
All new arrivals must get orders stamped with date
As this is a tourist area, during the May-August and time of arrival by reporting directly to:
months most property owners will not hold rentals Officers - BOQ, Building 349
without collecting rent. House-hunting trips should Enlisted - BEQ, Building 484
not be scheduled too far in advance of arrival. Call
our housing office, This procedure is applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days
(850) 234-4898 (DSN 436) or toll free 888-382-4559 a week.
for more information.
On the first working day after arrival:
Directions to Coastal Systems Station (CSS) from the
Airport: a. Service members will report to their Unit
Administrative Office:
Personnel coming to CSS who arrive at the Panama
City-Bay County International Airport, proceed CSS - Building 500, Military Support Office,
South on Lisenby Road (leaving airport). Turn (850) 234-4362 (DSN 436)
Right (West) onto County Hwy 390. Turn Right at NDSTC - Building 350, Admin. Office, (850)
3rd traffic light onto 23rd Street (Hwy 368W). 234-4651 (DSN 436)
Proceed West. At 3rd traffic signal, turn Right again NEDU - Building 321, Admin. Office, (850)
onto Hwy 98. Continue West across the Hathaway 235-5232(DSN 436)
Bridge and prepare to turn left at 1st traffic light at
end of the Bridge. You will enter the North Gate of These offices will provide Newcomer
the Coastal Systems Station. The Visitor Reception Orientation, Indoctrination Information, and any
Center will be immediately on your right. further instructions.
There is a Taxi Courtesy phone in the Main Lobby of b. Service members must bring with them:
the Terminal that you may use for transportation to
Coastal Systems Station, Naval Diving and Salvage PCS Orders, Personnel Records, Dental and
Training Center (NDSTC) and Naval Experimental Medical Files.
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day and may be used for temporary lodging.
c. Uniform Requirements for In-processing: Trailers sleep 4 people, are completely furnished, and
may be reserved 60 days in advance. There are 22
All members must report wearing uniform of the campsites with water, electrical, and sewage
day. hookups. Campsites can be reserved 60 days in
advance and held for up to 90 days. Cost is $10.00
Automobile Registration on base, Security Clearance per day (E5 & below). Call
Verification, and Badges: (850)234-4402 No space A reservations. (For
additional information, see Relocation Services;
Report to the Visitor Reception Center, Building Temporary Lodging; and Support Services; Morale,
385, (850) 235-5317 Welfare, & Programs.)
Housing: ATM: Located in Bldg. 484 (BEQ). There is a
$1.00 service fee.
All Members are required to sign in at the Housing
Welcome Center, Building 304 (850) 234-4248/4898 Childcare:
or toll free 888-382-4559, upon their arrival and must
not enter into any rental agreement without first The Station does not have a Child Development
checking with Housing personnel. Off-Station Center, but there are numerous childcare facilities
utility waivers are available at the Housing Office. and programs available throughout the local
(Also see: Relocation Services, Overview, PCS communities. Tyndall AFB has a daycare facility
Reporting Procedures, Survival Tips for First Termer, and also a listing of certified home care providers.
Reporting Procedures.) The CSS Career Development & Resource Center
(CDRC) will provide you with this information.
Temporary Quarters: Early Childhood Services, Inc., 872-2550, provides
childcare referrals to parents. A variety of youth
The Seashore Inn, winner of the 1997 ADM Zumwalt programs/activities are scheduled throughout the
Five Star Award, is comprised of three buildings year, including Discovery Day Camp, Adventure Day
containing 47 BOQ suites (5 VIP Suites), 16 CPO camp, youth lock-ins, and special holiday events.
suites, 197 BEQ rooms and 53 CBQ rooms. (See Child And Teen Servies; Overview)
Military service members not on official orders to the
Station may utilize the BOQ, CPO suites, and CBQ Single Member Services:
rooms on a space available basis for up to 30 days.
Accompanied PCS members on official orders may The Liberty Call program involves a variety of fun
utilize the CBQ rooms, which sleep four and have activities for the single member and geographical
access to common area kitchens, for up to 60 days as bachelor. These activities include sports, tours,
temporary lodging. BOQ costs range form $13 - $20 educational and volunteer opportunities. For more
per night. CPO suites and CBQ rooms are $13.00 information contact MWR at (850) 234-4632.
per night. Extra person charges apply to all BOQ,
CPO, and CBQ room types. All BOQ suites are Pets:
quipped with full kitchenettes. Services available to
guests include baby cribs, a big screen movie lounge, There is not a pet boarding facility or kennel on the
laundry facilities, video checkouts, computer room, Station, but there are over 11 animal hospitals/clinics
game room, common area kitchens, ATM, weight in the surrounding area including Tyndall AFB.
room, and vending areas. Pets are not allowed in (See Relocations Services; Pet Boarding, Licensing,
BQ facilities. Quarantines, Veterinary Services, Pet Transportation)
Hurricane Information:
When calling for reservations, please specify whether
you are traveling on official orders or are interested Because of Panama City's geographic location, the
in space available lodging. For 24-hour area is frequently subjected to adverse weather
reservations, call (850) 234-4217 or DSN 436-4217. phenomena (hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe
thunderstorms with lightning). Although these
The Quality of Life Division (MWR) has 3 phenomena are varied and of a seasonal nature, the
self-contained, park-model, units that can be rented occurrence of any one may cause severe damage to
for 30-90 days. Cost is $35.00 (E5 & below) per structures, personal injuries, or cause an adverse
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impact on daily routines. Hurricane season runs from There is no commissary at the Station - the nearest
1 June to 30 November. one is located across town (45 minute drive) at
Tyndall Air Force Base. (For information on this
Local authorities and base officials will advise you facility, see Installation; Commissary & Exchange
by radio, television, NOAA Weather Radio, and Operations.)
other methods when specific areas are to be
evacuated and where to go for shelter. CSS does Lending Locker:
provide for evacuation of military personnel and their
families by bus to Ft. Rucker, Alabama, if necessary. The Career Development & Resource Center
(CDRC) administers the Loan Locker for CSS. We
Cost of Living: provide a wide-range of household items, child car
seats, cribs, alarm clocks, phones, futons, loveseat
Although Panama City and some of the surrounding couch, folding table with chairs, etc. Contact the
communities may not be considered high cost living CDRC, Bldg. 304, (850)-235-5800 (DSN 436), for
areas, Panama City Beach is a resort area. Seasonal additional information.
factors affect the off-Station housing market. It is
often difficult to find furnished units during the
summer months. Automobile gas prices are usually United States Postal Service Branch Office (USPS):
higher in this area and restaurants cater to the tourist
trade. The Housing Welcome Center (850) The lobby of the USPS Branch office is open 24
234-4248/4898, DSN 436, or toll free hours a day for personal mail pickup from P.O.
888-382-4559 maintains a listing of rentals that boxes. Boxes are available for rent. A drive-up
accommodate short and long term military personnel. mail box is located in front of building. A complete
All military personnel must report to the Housing range of postal services are available including
Welcome Center before entering into a housing package mailing. The US Post Office is located in
contract or lease. Building 461 and is open from 1000-1400 Monday
through Friday. The phone number is (850)
Commissary: 234-4451. (See also Installation; Commonly
Referenced Numbers.)
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Must Know Items
--Installation--
Site Name NCSS Panama City
Last Updated March 13, 2000
State/Territory Florida
County Bay
ZIP Code 32407-7001
Service USN
Host Command Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren
Physical Size 648
--Personnel--
FSC/ACS Director Sue Brookhart
Relocation Assistance Sue Brookhart
Manager
Relocation Assistance Cathy McCombs
Specialist
--Phones--
DSN Country Code
DSN Number 436-5800
Commercial Country Code
Commercial Area Code 850
Commercial Number 235-5800
FAX DSN Country Code
FAX DSN Number 436-5673
FAX Commercial Country
Code
FAX Commercial Area Code 850
FAX Commercial Number -235-5673
--Official Mailing Address--
Street Line 1 Career Development & Resource Center
(CDRC)
Street Line 2 Bldg. 304, 6703 W. Hwy 98
City Panama City
State/Territory FL
ZIP Code 32407-7001
--Deliverable Address--
Street Line 1
Street Line 2
City
State/Territory
ZIP Code
E-Mail mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil
Geographically Separated or Satellite Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in
Locations SITES)
There are no separated or satellite locations. There are 3 Air Force installations and 3 Navy
installations within a 125 mile range of the Coastal
Systems Station.
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Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES)
State/Country Site Name Service Distance
Florida Eglin AFB USAF 90 Miles
Florida Hurlburt Field USAF 85 Miles
Florida NAS Pensacola USN 113 miles
Florida NAS Whiting Field USN 111miles
Florida NTTC Corry Station USN 113 miles
Florida Tyndall AFB USAF 25 Miles
procedures, or call the Security Office
Regulations (equipment/gear rules strictly enforced).
General Security
Vehicle Checks
A Department of Defense police force, Master at
Periodic random vehicle inspections and seat belt
Arms investigators, and the Naval Criminal
checks.
Investigative Service are available for security and
law enforcement functions. Contract guards enforce
Firearms
entry control from 0600 to 2200 at the North Gate
and 24 hours a day at the West Gate. At the West
If you own firearms (as described in CSS Instruction
Gate from 2200 to 0600, there is a 100% ID check
8000.2), and live on the Station, you must register
requirement. The Station Security Office provides a
each firearm/weapon with the on-duty police shift
wide range of security services to include: force
supervisor, (850) 234-4332. Weapons and/or
protection, anti-terriorism, physical security (gates,
firearms may be stored in Station housing or, for
lights, fences, barriers), law enforcement
personnel living in the BEQ/BOQ, at the Station
(police/investigative services), police & fire dispatch
Armory, Building 441 (850) 234-4395.
(24 hr), crime prevention (operation ID, home
surveys, Block Watch), information security;
Criminal Offenses
industrial security (safeguarding/classifying
contractor security requirements), and personnel
Persons committing offenses can be apprehended
security (clearance request/revisions), and mail
(military) or detained (civilians), cited, and brought
services. Employee badges are required in all
to trial by the US Federal Magistrate. Felony
Station business areas.
offenses and crimes normally under the jurisdiction
of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service will
Traffic
continue to be investigated by this office and referred
for prosecution when deemed appropriate.
Enforcement of state traffic laws utilizes the Federal
Magistrate system. Violations may dictate a
Crime Prevention
monetary fine or mandatory appearance in Federal
Court. Minor parking and traffic offenses not
A Crime Prevention Program is in force at the Station
included in Federal Magistrate rules will be enforced
(Block Watch, National Night Out, etc.) and
in accordance with local Station regulations on motor
prevention is active and ongoing.
vehicle traffic.
Restricted Areas
Motorcycle Use
There are marked areas throughout the base that are
To obtain a vehicle registration decal for on-Station
restricted to authorized personnel. Proper ID and/or
operation, the operator of a privately owned
inclusion on an access list is required.
motorcycle shall have (1) an approved motorcycle
safety course completion card signed by an approved
Photography
instructor (The Security Department certifies the
Safety Course prior to Pass & Badge), (2) motorcycle
Photography is not allowed on Station, except in
driver's license, (3) current vehicle registration, (4)
military housing and station recreation facilities
current proof of insurance, and (5) an identification
unless approval is obtained and a proper pass issued
card. See COASTSYSINST 5560.2 for information
on protective equipment required and safety
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at the Visitor Reception Center, Building 385 (850) driver's license. 3. Military or DOD civilian ID card.
235-5317. 4. Proof of Personal Injury Protection Insurance.
Visitor Reception Center - Badges/Vehicle Name: Pass and ID (CSS)
Registration POC: Visitor Reception Center
Address: Building 385
The Visitor Reception Center is the Station focal City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
point for vehicle registration and badge credentials, Phone: (850) 235-5317 (DSN 436)
including employee area badges. It is a FAX: (850) 234-4801 (DSN 436)
customer-oriented operation servicing active duty, Comments:
reserve, and retired military and their dependants, as Hours: 0630-1630 Mon-Fri
well as Station civilian employees. This office
operates on a first-come basis and customers can
usually expect to wait 3-5 minutes. To register a
vehicle on Station, the following documents are
Commonly Referenced Numbers
required: 1. Proof of ownership (valid registration The DSN prefix is 436 for the Coastal Systems
certificate) issued or assigned to the person whose Station. For Tyndall Air Force Base, the DSN prefix
name will appear on the registration. 2. A valid is 523. Our area code is 850.
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Commonly Referenced Numbers
Name Commercial DSN
Ambulance 911 None
Auto Hobby Shop (850) 234-4300 436-4300
Barber Shop (850) 234-4630 None
Bay County Schools (850) 872-4100 None
Bowling Center (850) 234-4589 436-4589
Branch Medical Clinic (850) 234-4177 436-4177
CSS Career Counselor (850) 234-4514 436-4514
Career Development & Resource (850) 235-5800 436-5800
Center (CDRC)
Chaplain (850) 234-4487 436-4487
Childcare Referral (Early (850) 872-7550/7551 None
Childhood Services)
Coastal Systems Station (BASE (850) 234-4100 or 4011 436-4100 or 4011
OPERATOR)
Commissary - Tyndall AFB (850) 283-4826 523-4826
Credit Union - NCSC (850) 233-4400 None
Dental Clinic (850) 234-4131 436-4131
Directory Assistance (Base) (850) 234-4100/4011 436-4100/4011
Disbursing Office (PSD) (850) 234-4423 436-4423
EXCHANGE-CSS (850) 235-2778 None
Exchange -Tyndall AFB (850) 283-4110 523-4110
Family Advocacy Representative (850) 235-5835 436-5835
(CSS)
Family Service Center (TAFB) (850) 283-4204/4205 523-4204/4205
Financial Specialist (CSS) (850) 235-5903 436-5903
Gym/Fitness Center (850) 234-4370 436-4370
Household Goods Shipment (850) 234-4317 436-4317
(PPO)
Household Shipment Claims (850) 234-4434 436-4434
(PPO)
Housing Welcome Center (850) 235-5808 436-5808
(Housing Officer)
Housing Welcome Center (850) 234-4898 436-4898
(On-Station Housing)
Housing Welcome Center (850) 234-4248/4898 436-4248/4898
(Off-Station Housing)
Housing Welcome Center (850) 234-4240 436-4240
(Service Call Desk)
Information & Referral (850) 235-5800 436-5800
Information Operator - Tyndall (850) 283-1110 523-1110
AFB
MEDICAL - CSS Branch (850) 234-4177 436-4177
Clinic/Dispensary
MEDICAL - CSS Branch (850) 234-4178 436-4178
Pharmacy
MEDICAL - Hospital (Tyndall (850) 283-7524 523-7524
AFB) Admissions
MEDICAL - TAFB Hospital (850) 283-7576/7682 523-7576/7682
Pharmacy
MEDICAL - TAFB Hospital - (850) 283-7314/7591 523-7314/7591
Ambulance Dispatch
MEDICAL - TAFB Hospital (850) 283-2778 523-2778
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Appointments
MEDICAL - VA Outpatient (850) 235-5101 None
Clinic
MWR Admin/ITT (850) 234-4374 436-4374
Marina (850) 234-4402 436-4402
Mental Health Counseling Service (850) 235-5835 436-5835
Center
Military Liaison Office (MSO) (850) 234-4363 436-5736
Military Support Office (850) 234-4362 or 235-5284 436-4362/5284
NDSTC Administration Office (850) 235-5219 436-5219
NDSTC Career Counselor (850) 235-5213 436-5213
NEDU Adminstration Office (850) 230-3104 436-3104
NEDU Career Counselor (850) 230-3304/3100 436-3304/3100
Navy Lodge None on Station
Navy-Marine Corps Relief (850) 234-4106 436-4106
Society
Officer of the Day/Quarterdeck (850) 872-5620
Ombudsman - Contact CSS (850) 234-4362 436-4362
Military Support
PSD - FAX (Dedicated line) (850) 234-4213 436-4213
Personal Property Office (PPO) (850) 234-4317 436-4317
Personnel Support Detachment (850) 235-5029 436-5029
(PSD)
Red Cross (430 15th Street PC) (850) 763-6587 FAX (850)
785-3995 or (850)
765-6582
Seashore Inn Bachelor Quarters BOQ: (850) 235-5440/BEQ: BOQ: 436-5440 /
(850) 236-2931 BEQ: 436-2931
Seashore Inn Bachelor Quarters BOQ: (850) 235-5440/BEQ: BOQ:
(TAFB Billeting) (850) 234-4991 436-5440/BEQ:
436-4991
Security (CSS) (850) 234-4332/4443 436-4332/4443
Spouse Employment Assistance (850) 235-5800 436-5800
Program
TAFB Health Benefits Advisor (850) 283-7771/7772 436-7771/7772
VA Outpatient Cliinic (850) 235-5101or 230-7186 -
Veterans Services Office (850) 784-4044/4045 None
Visitor's Reception Center (850) 235-5317 436-5317
Major Unit Listing
Please refer to the Record Listing for the Station's
major units and phone numbers.
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Major Unit Listing
Unit Command Point of Commercial DSN Fax
Contact
Coastal Commanding (850) 234-4210 436-4210 (850)
Systems Officer 234-4902
Station (CSS)
Naval Diving Commanding (850) 235-5207 436-5207 (850)
and Salvage Officer 235-5253
Training
Center
(NDSTC)
Navy Commanding (850) 230-3100 436-4351 (850)
Experimental Officer 234-4238
Diving Unit
(NEDU)
Naval Hospital Director (850) 234-4533 436-4533 (850)
Branch 235-5321
Medical Clinic
Personnal Master Chief (850) 234-4530 436-4530 (850)
Support or Petty 234-4213
Activity Officer in
Detachment Charge
(PSD)
Attached to the Navy Exchange complex is a Barber
Transportation Shop and Dive Shop. We have a complete vending
line throughout the base. We also pay for free
Although there is no on-Station official transportation
hemming on uniform pants. Special orders are
system, Coastal Systems Station is laid out in a
gladly taken.
manner that you will find it easy and enjoyable to
walk to most buildings. Since we are a small Station
and have an almost year round gentle climate,
Tyndall AFB Base Exchange (BX) and Community
walking is a pleasure most of the time.
Mall
Commissary and Exchange Operations Offering a wide range of goods and services, the BX
Commissary carries current men, women, and children's fashions,
uniforms, jewelry, footware, fine china, household
There is no Commissary at CSS; the nearest one is goods, toys, lawn & garden implements, accessories,
Tyndall AFB, 25 miles from CSS. You must have electronics, personalized services, and much more.
military ID to use the Commissary.
Local vendors line the hallway of the community
Special orders are available in the grocery, produce, mall, selling items ranging from arts & crafts to
and meat departments, and assistance with special handmade jewelry. The Mall is also home to a
events. Florist Shop, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, Jewelry
Repair, Optical Shop and food concessions.
CSS Navy Exchange (NEX)
Offers a wide array of goods and services. In
addition to the normal retail sales, the Navy
Exchange offers the following: Uniform Shop,
Personalized Services/Special Orders, Garden Shop,
NEX Card Payments, Medals Mounting, Western
Union Services, Money Orders, TELEFLORA
Services, Fruit Orders and Pre-Paid Phone Orders.
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Name: Barber Shop Name: Tyndall AFB Base Exchange (BX)
Address: Navy Exchange Complex, Bldg. 395 Address: Community Mall, Bldg. 950
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 City: Panama City, FL 32403--5428
Phone: (850) 234-4630 Phone: (850) 286-5804/(850) 283-4110
FAX: None FAX: None
DSN Phone: 436-4630 DSN Phone: 523-5804/523-4110
Comments: Comments:
Hours: 0900-1700 Mon-Sat Hours: 0900-1900 Mon-Sat
Closed Sunday & Holidays 1000-1700 Sun
Name: CSS Navy Exchange (NEX) and Mini Mart
Address: Bldg. 395 Local Community
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-2778
DSN Phone: 436-2778 Local Community Overview
Comments: The Bay County area offers one of Northwest
Hours: 1000-1700 Mon-Fri Florida's loveliest coastlines. Set against the scenic
1000-1500 Sat backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico azure waters, this
Closed on Sundays area enjoys a colorful change of seasons--from fat
pink azaleas to the russet and gold of autumn leaves.
After June 1999 new hours will be: The area also boasts a gentle climate, invigorating
recreation and water sports, and a mellow-paced
0900-1700 Mon-Sat lifestyle.
1000-1600 Sun
Bay County was born on April 24, 1913, by an act of
Name: Commissary the Florida Legislature. In almost 85 years, the
Address: Bldg. 950 (Community Mall) County has evolved from a economy ruled by timber
City: Panama City, FL 32403--5428 and turpentine to one in which tourism reigns. The
Phone: (850) 283-4825/4826 County is renowned for its 27 miles of sugar-white
FAX: None beaches, its bays, and its many bayous. It is called
DSN Phone: 523-4825/4826 the Spring Break Capitol of the World, as well as a
Comments: prime winter destination for "Snowbirds" coming
Hours: 0900-1800 Tue/Wed/Fri from Canada and other northern parts of the United
1000-1900 Thu States.
0830-1700 Sat
1100-1600 Sun Each of Bay County's eight municipalities has a
Closed Monday and Holidays distinct character ranging from uncrowded, unspoiled
areas to exciting, entertaining, sports-oriented
communities. Panama City is the county seat and
Name: Dive Shop
largest municipality. Bay County covers 1,033
Address: Navy Exchange Complex, Bldg. 395
square miles with a population of 145,500. During
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Spring Break and Holidays, Panama City Beach will
Phone: (850) 234-5880 often have a population of 300,000.
Name: Package Store Florida Driver's License
Address: Navy Exchange Complex, Bldg. 395
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Active duty military stationed in Florida and their
Phone: (850) 234-5880 dependents do not need to get a Florida license if
FAX: None they have a valid license from another state, with the
Comments: following exceptions:
Hours: 1000-1800 Mon-Sat
1000-1600 Sun (1) Service member or spouse claims homestead
exemption (Florida residency). Then all drivers in
family must obtain a Florida license. (2) Service
member becomes employed outside the military, in
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Florida he/she must obtain a Florida license. (3)
Spouse of service member becomes employed in Active duty non-resident military that tag and title a
Florida, spouse must obtain Florida license. (4) vehicle in Florida, are exempt from the initial
Child becomes employed in Florida. Then only registration fee. If they at any time thereafter
employed child who drives must obtain Florida become a resident, they are required to pay the
license. $100.00 initial registration fee. If you become a
Florida resident in order to claim the $25K
New Florida residents have 30 days after establishing Homestead Exemption, you must then pay the
residency to apply for a Florida Driver's License. $100.00 initial registration fee before you'll be
First-time applicants may obtain a restricted operator allowed to claim the Homestead Exemption.
license at 15 years old with parental consent (please
refer to the Florida Handbook). Military members Florida military residents who retire and/or are
and family members whose Florida license has honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, will be
expired more than one year but are still in their exempt from the initial registration fees, if
possession, may renew license by taking a road sign application for a Florida title is made within 6 months
and vision test. If member has obtained an of the date of discharge and individual can show a
out-of-state license and it is still valid, it will transfer DD-214.
with a road sign and vision test. If an out-of-state
license has expired, and Florida has no file, a Note: Per the Florida Division of Driver's License,
complete test is required--written, vision, and road spouses who plan to work in Florida must obtain a
test. A free Driver's Handbook is available. Florida Driver's License.
Licenses are valid for 4-6 years and should be
renewed on or before applicant's birth date. Call the Fishing/Hunting Licenses (State)
Division of Vehicle Driver's License for an
appointment, (850) 872-4486, 0700-1800 (Tue-Fri), To obtain a resident fishing and/or hunting license,
appointments preferred. Active Duty Military who one must be a Florida resident for 1 year and a county
are residents of Florida do not have to renew their resident for 6 months. Residents 65 years of age and
drivers license when they leave the state until they older may hunt and fish at no charge. For complete
return to live in Florida. The drivers license will information, call the Florida Game and Fresh Water
remain valid while living out of state. Fish Commission (850) 265-3676 or the Bay County
Tax Collector's Office, (850) 784-4090.
Vehicle/Boat Registrations (Florida)
Fishing is allowed in the Station's lakes; however, a
Non-resident military stationed in Florida by military state fishing license is necessary. Certain
orders are not required to carry a Florida plate. As restrictions apply when fishing in the salt waters of
long as they are here on orders, they may keep the Gulf of Mexico. Laws and regulations are
current license plates from their home state; but they available from the Florida Marine Patrol (850)
do have the option of purchasing a Florida 233-5250, located on the installation.
"Registration Only" plate at a discounted rate. They
must present a photocopy of their title certificate Florida Residency
from their lienholder or bring in the title if in their
possession. Also they should bring in the following: To become a Florida resident, you must submit a
1. Current leave and earning statement showing home declaration of domicile, obtain a Florida Driver's
of record. 2. Military identification card. 3. Driver's License, and Florida license plates.
license. 4. Proof of insurance meeting the Florida
requirements. 5. The vehicle to be registered must Voter Registration
be present; whoever is shown as registered owner on
the title must be present to make the application. To register and vote in local, state, and national
Automobile registration renewals are determined by elections in Florida, residents must be 18 years of age
the month of the applicant's birth date. Vehicle or older with no felony record. New residents may
registration expires on the birthday (midnight of the register immediately upon moving to Florida,
owner that appears first on the registration when in although registration books are closed 30 days prior
more than one name) not at the end of the month. to any election. To register, you must show proof of
residency.
Boat registrations will be renewed for the new year
beginning 1 June 1999. State & County Taxes
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Name: Florida Vehicle/Boat Registration (Main
Florida has no personal state income tax or Branch)
inheritance tax. There is a corporate tax and a retail POC: Bay County Tax Collector: Peggy Brannon
sales tax of 6 percent. Bay County has a 1 percent Address: 648 Mulberry Avenue
county tax, and the surrounding area counties tax City: Panama City, FL 32401
structure ranges from 1/2 to 1 percent. Ad valorem Phone: (850) 784-4090
(real estate) taxes combine city, county, and school FAX: (850) 784-6180
district levies, plus special assessments. These taxes Comments:
are based on 100% of the assessed value of real and MAIN Branch........: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
tangible personal property.
PARKER Branch......: 6416 N. Lakewood Drive
Florida's Homestead Exemption Certification saves City...............: Parker
homeowners taxes on the first $25,000 of assessed Zip................: 32404
value. (Also see Regulations; Vehicle and Boat.) Telephone..........: (850) 874-4654
Hours..............: 0830-1700 Mon-Fri
Name: Bay County Courthouse
POC: Clerk of Circuit Court BEACH Branch.......: 104 S. Arnold Road
Address: Bay County Courthouse, Rm 101, 300 E. City...............: Panama City Beach
4th Street Zip................: 32413
City: Panama City, FL 32401 Telephone..........: (850) 233-5035
Phone: (850) 747-5106 Fax................: (850) 233-5038
FAX: (850) 747-5199 Hours..............: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
WWW Link: http://www.baycoclerk.com/
Comments: Name: Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors
Hours: 0800-1630 Mon-Fri Bureau
POC: Information Operator
Name: Driver's License (Florida) Address: 12015 Front Beach Road
POC: Division of Vehicle Driver's License City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Address: 5420 N. Lakewood Drive Phone: (850) 233-6503 (locally) 1-800-PC-BEACH
City: Parker, FL 32404 FAX: (850) 233-5072
Phone: (850) 872-4486 WWW Link:
WWW Link: http://www.panamacitybeachmall.com
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/dlnew.html Proximity to site: 10 minutes
Comments: Comments:
Hours: 0700-1800 Tue-Fri (Appointments As you plan to relocate to the Bay County area, you
preferred) can obtain information on attractions and events
from the Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors
Name: Fishing/Hunting License (State) Bureau.
POC: Bay County Tax Collector
Address: 648 Mulberry Avenue Name: Voter Registration
City: Panama City, FL 32401 POC: Bay County Supervisor of Elections
Phone: (850) 784-4090 Address: Bay County Courthouse, Rm 112, 300 E.
FAX: (850) 784-6180 4th Street
WWW Link: http://www.state.fl.us/gfc/ City: Panama City, FL 32401
Comments: Phone: (850) 784-6100
Hours: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri FAX: (850) 784-6141
WWW Link: http://election.dos.state.fl.us
Comments:
Hours: 0800-1630 Mon-Fri
Time Zone Chart
Local time zone.............. : Central
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Time difference from this zone: Pacific...................... : -2 hours
Greenwich (UK)............... : +6 hours
Eastern...................... : +1 hour Central European (Germany)... : +7 hours
Mountain..................... : -1 hour East Asia (Japan)............ : +15 hours
Time Zone Chart
Location Adjustment
for GMT
Pacific -8
Mountain -7
Central -6
Eastern -5
Greenwich (United Kingdom) 0
Central European (Germany) 1
East Asia (Japan) 9
Year-round temperatures are generally mild and
Climate pleasant. Summers are hot and humid, especially July
and August. The annual mean average temperature
Average Summer Mean Temperature 88 degrees
is 69 degrees.
Average Winter Mean Temperature 55 degrees
Annual Precipitation 55.5 inches
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through
November 30. Winter temperatures average 55.6
degrees.
Climate
Month High Low Humidity Precipitation
January 62 45 59.8 4.11
February 64 48 60.4 3.90
March 69 54 60.2 5.29
April 76 60 58.5 3.95
May 82 67 63.5 2.86
June 87 74 69.0 5.00
July 88 76 72.5 8.21
August 89 76 69.4 6.98
September 86 72 62.6 5.68
October 80 62 56.2 3.06
November 71 53 50.3 3.19
December 64 47 59.4 3.82
JANUARY - MARCH *Ongoing performances at the
Events Calendar Gulf Coast Community College Theatre, Bay Arts
Alliance, Martin Theatre, Kaleidoscope Theater,
Panama City and Panama City Beach have many fun
etc.
and interesting events throughout the year to
participate in or just be a spectator--many of which
APRIL *Glass Works - Invitation Exhibit *Visual
are free! The following is a sampling of
Arts Center of NWFL-ongoing art shows throughout
"happenings," but we are sure other new events are
the year *Concert Choir Spring Concert at Gulf Coast
being worked on. The Panama City Beach
Community College *Annual Cobia Fishing
Convention & Visitors Bureau, 233-6503, the Bay
Tournament
Chamber of Commerce, 785-5206, and the CSS
Career Development & Resource Center, 235-5800,
MAY *Annual Gulf Coast Triathlon *Annual Spring
can give you more information after you arrive!
Festival of the Arts *Concerts in the Park (May thru
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August) *Blast to the Past Antique Classic Car Show as affiliate members, the responsibilities of Bay Arts
*Invitational Golf Tournament *Bike Rodeo Alliance have indeed grown rapidly in the last
decade. It provides members and member
JUNE *Annual Jazz Festival at McKenzie Park organizations with services that include the award
*Concerts in the Park *Take a Kid Fishing winning Bay Arts & Entertainment Magazine
Tournament *Annual Panama City Dive Club (published semi-monthly with a comprehensive
Treasure Hunt *Bay Point Clay Court Adult Tennis calendar of cultural events), copying and other office
Championships services, as well as information and referral services.
Areas for special assistance include marketing, box
JULY *4th of July Celebration, Parade, Boat Parade office services, programming, and grant writing.
& fireworks at: a variety of locations in Panama
City & Panama City Beach *Annual Bay Point Since 1978, Bay Arts Alliance has served as the
Invitational Billfish Tournament *Concerts in the overall agency for dozens of unique arts
Park *Junior Tennis Championships *Annual Shark organizations. Bay County's flourishing arts
Tournament *Various 5K & 10K Runs community includes:
AUGUST *Wave Runner Race *Concerts in the Park Panama City Music Association Panama City Art
*Annual Bay Arts & Crafts Show Association Panhandle Writer's Guild Junior
Museum-The Adventure Place Kaleidoscope Theater
SEPTEMBER *Annual Panama City Beach Fishing Children's Kaleidoscope Theater Northwest Florida
Classic *Annual Treasure Island King Mackerel Ballet Visual Arts Center Gallery of Art Panama City
Tournament *Automotive Extravaganza *Annual Chamber Players, and much more
Autumn Tennis Classic *Bay County Fair
The Alliance has sponsored stellar performances of
OCTOBER *Oktoberfest (Downtown) *Bay County Cats, the Bolshoi Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater,
Fair *Annual Indian Summer Seafood Festival David Copperfield, the Royal Lippazzaners, other
*Annual Panama City Open Spearfishing Broadway productions, as well as big bands, and
Tournament *Annual Kidfest giant puppet shows. Ongoing projects of the
Alliance include presentations of many events to area
NOVEMBER *Youth Appreciation Week schools, drama workshops for young people, and an
*Environmental & Historical Arts & Crafts Festival annual Concerts in the Park series presented in
*Boat Parade of Lights (St. Andrews Marina) conjunction with a corporate sponsor.
*Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair
Membership is open to all, and interested persons or
DECEMBER *Annual Holly Arts & Crafts Fair businesses should call the Alliance at 769-1217.
*Christmas Parade *Holiday 10K Run *Beaches Bay Arts Alliance is governed by a volunteer Board
Christmas Parade *Christmas Parade of Lights (Boat of Directors dedicated to the expansion of cultural
Parade) opportunities for the area in all the arts.
Cultural Attractions
MARTIN THEATRE
BAY ARTS ALLIANCE
Built in 1936, the Historic Martin Theatre was
This active cultural organization was formed in 1978
originally called "The Ritz", and was one of a chain
by a group of energetic, culturally-minded citizens
of Columbas, Georgia-based, Martin Theatre-owned,
desiring to establish an umbrella agency for the arts
"Ritz" theatres. During the "Movie Palace" era, the
in Bay County. The promotion of the arts through
theatre hosted movies, vaudeville and talent shows
education and entertainment is an ongoing
and so was equipped with a small stage and two
commitment of the more than 500 individuals who
small dressing rooms, as well as a movie screen. In
comprise the membership of Bay Arts Alliance.
the late 1950 s, the "Ritz" became the "Martin
Theatre" and was extensively redecorated, received it
This local arts agency for Bay County is also the
s trademark Marquee, and started showing movies
management company for the Marina Civic Center
exclusively. In the early 70 s the theatre closed, stood
and is Bay County's link to the Division of Cultural
vacant for over a decade, and was eventually
Affairs of the State of Florida's Department of State.
purchased by a private group and converted into a
With 30 local cultural and community organizations
shooting gallery. The Panama City Downtown
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Improvement Board, whose mission is to bring about equipment and SCUBA gear, plus see films and
the renaissance of the downtown Panama City area, literature from the museum's library.
made plans to renovate the building into a multi-use
facility and performing arts center in the mid 1980 s. EDEN STATE GARDENS
Returned to its art deco glory, its doors were
reopened in November of 1990, renovated and A short drive from Panama City Beach, Eden State
rejuvenated and ready to serve the community. Gardens overlooks Choctawhatchee Bay. Here are
beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens and a
Today, the Historic Martin Theatre is a center for restored antebellum mansion on the grounds.
cultural activity in Bay County. Although the theatre
seats only 469, it is the single largest presenter in the GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bay County Area.
The Division of Visual and Performing Arts at the
college offers programs in art, music, dance and
KALEIDOSCOPE THEATER theatre. College productions in music and theatre
are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
Local theater group that performs original and
adaptations of stage plays. Children's Kaleidoscope Name: Bay Arts Alliance
offers plays specifically geared for children to Address: 8 Harrison Avenue
entertain and introduce them into the cultural aspects City: Panama City, FL 32401
of theater. Phone: (850) 769-1217
FAX: (850) 785-5165
Proximity to site: 4.5 miles
Comments:
VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NORTHWEST Provides the community with a variety of
FLORIDA outstanding professional entertainment.
The Visual Arts Center is an art museum and school Name: Eden State Gardens
serving a seven-county region of the Florida
Address: Highway 395 (off U.S. 98 West)
Panhandle. The Center hosts exhibits featuring
City: Point Washington, FL 35601
local, regional and national works of art in its three
Phone: (850) 231-4214
galleries. In the classrooms, local artists teach studio
courses for students of all ages and skill levels. Two FAX: None
monthly lecture series provide information on both WWW Link:
the history of art and new developments in the field. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/District_1/EdenGar
Admission is free, with donations requested to dens/index.html
support exhibits and educational programming. Proximity to site: 25 miles
Comments:
Hours: 0800-Sunset
JUNIOR MUSEUM - THE ADVENTURE PLACE This park has a mansion originally built in the
1890's that has been restored as a Southern
Provides young people with opportunities to hear, Antebellum Mansion. Tours of the mansion are
see, feel, and participate in science, arts, and nature everyday except Tuesdays and Wednesdays from
through exhibits, concerts, Star Lab (a portable 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Cost of tours $1.50/.50
planetarium), classes, and traveling displays. A kids.
nature trail winds through hammocks, and a pioneer
village, complete with log cabin and barn to give a
look at turn-of-the-century Florida.
MUSEUM OF MAN IN THE SEA
This unique museum and educational facility is
supported by a nationwide membership. Here one
can view the Navy's SeaLab I, antique diving
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Name: Gulf Coast Community College Performing Name: Museum of Man in the Sea
Arts Address: 17314 Back Beach Road
Address: 5230 Highway 98 City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
City: Panama City, FL 32407 Phone: (850) 235-4101
Phone: (850) 872-3886 FAX: None
FAX: None WWW Link:
Proximity to site: 1 mile http://www.panamacity.com/RECREATION/JRMU
Comments: SEUM/scripts/index.asp
This is our Community College "Little Theater." Proximity to site: 15 minutes
Comments:
Name: Junior Museum-The Adventure Place Hours: 0900-1700 daily
Address: 1731 Jenks Avenue North
City: Panama City, FL 32405 Name: Visual Arts Center
Phone: (850) 769-6128 Address: 19 East 4th Street (at Harrison Avenue)
FAX: None City: Panama City, FL 32401
WWW Link: Phone: (850) 769-4451
http://www.panamacity.com/RECREATION/JRMU FAX: None
SEUM/scripts/index.asp WWW Link: http://visualartscenter.org/
Proximity to site: 6 miles Proximity to site: 7 miles
Comments: Comments:
Hours: 0900-1630 Mon-Fri Hours: Tue-Sat 0900-1600
1000-1600 Sat Thu 0900-2000
Closed Sunday & Holidays Closed Sunday,Monday & Holidays
Name: Kaleidoscope Theater
Address: 207 E. 24th Street Recreation Opportunities
City: Lynn Haven, FL 32444 PANAMA CITY BEACH
Phone: (850) 265-3757
FAX: None The biggest attraction for Panama City-Bay County is
WWW Link: http://www.kt-online.org/ the more than 27 miles of emerald green waters and
Proximity to site: 7 miles snow-white sand. Boating, camping, fishing,
Comments: island-hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing,
This is our local "Little Theater." For reservations jetskiing, windsurfing, sailing, shell collecting, or
call (850)265-3226. wading in the surf, all await the beach goer. You
can see two of Florida's top ten attractions, along
Name: Martin Theatre with excellent seafood restaurants and night time
Address: 409 Harrison Avenue entertainment, mini-golf and 18-hole championship
City: Panama City, FL 32405 golf courses, unsurpassed natural beauty, greyhound
Phone: 850-763-8080 racing, and dinner cruises.
Comments:
The Martin Theatre is a center for cultural activity Playful bottlenose dolphin may be sighted at any time
in Bay County. It seats 469 and is the single largest of the year. Dolphin-encounter cruises and the
presenter in the Bay County Area. dolphin petting pool allow visitors an opportunity to
meet these friendly "clowns of the sea" in their
natural habitat.
Bird lovers will be thrilled by a never-ending variety
of beautiful waterfowl. Local citizens dedicated a
small artificial island named Audubon Island to the
preservation of some of the Coast's more fragile
species.
Mild temperatures here produce a wide variety of
lush tropical and sub-tropical vegetation. The most
important being the sea oats. Sea oats help prevent
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beach erosion and are protected by law from being Signal Hill Golf Course (850) 234-5051
cut. Sunny Hills Golf Course (850) 773-3619 (In
FL 1-800-956-4555)
Panama City Beach and a large variety of its events Tyndall/Pelican Point Golf (850) 283-2565
and activities are family oriented.
Additionally along the Gulf Coast, Panama City
ST. ANDREWS STATE RECREATION AREA Beach is known for its number of elaborate miniature
golf courses. Adults as well as children enjoy the
St. Andrews State Recreation Area is 1,063 acres of challenge - and especially the creative architecture.
beaches, windswept dunes, pine flatwoods, sand pine Caves, waterfalls, bridges, wild animals, and pirates
scrub, salt and freshwater marshes--much of it are all part of the fantasy settings. These and other
preserved in a natural state. From a winding nature fantastic looking, modern layouts are not only
trail, alligators, wading birds, deer, raccoons, and imaginative but also well-kept. Best of all, they
other small animals are often sighted. Shell Island, have an appeal that is pure fun for old-fashioned
part of the park, is accessible only by boat. family outings. See the Southern Bell Yellow Pages
Beautiful, unspoiled scenery remains here in quiet under Golf Courses - Miniature.
isolation. There is evidence of an early Native
American encampment. Visitors to the park's clean, WATER SPORTS AND FISHING
white sand beaches and shady wooded areas also
enjoy watersports, bicycling, birdwatching, nature The sparkling Gulf of Mexico and freshwater lakes
walks, and touring a reconstructed turpentine "still," a near Panama City offer superb challenges to the
relic from the turn of the century. Bounded by the dedicated angler. From delicious Speckled Trout
Gulf of Mexico, St. Andrews Bay, and Grand and Grouper to sport fish such as Tarpon and Marlin,
Lagoon, the park's main attraction is fishing. A the saltwater variety is practically unlimited. Rivers
450-foot long pier and jetties on the Gulf side of the and lakes are home to the legendary Largemouth
park put fisherman in the middle of the action. Bass and Catfish, among others. For sunning,
bathing, biking, and just plain relaxing, Panama City
The park's jetties on the bay side is a very popular beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world.
location for swimming, playing, and snorkeling. Another very popular pastime is scuba diving in the
Gulf of Mexico as well as crystal-clear freshwater
COUNTY, CITY, AND COMMUNITY PARKS springs.
The Panama City and Bay County recreation EBRO GREYHOUND PARK
departments maintain more than 50 facilities ranging
from undeveloped natural settings to large Features live greyhound racing from spring through
recreational complexes. For a complete list of the fall and simulcast thoroughbred racing during the
neighborhood/community/nature parks, call the off-season.
Career Development & Resource Center at (850)
235-5800, the County or City Recreation EDEN STATE GARDENS
Departments, or the Chamber of Commerce (850)
785-5206. A short drive from Panama City Beach, Eden State
Gardens overlooks Choctawhatchee Bay. Here are
GOLF beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens and a
restored late 1800's Greek Revival Manor. The
Golfers enjoy this game year-round; on a few days rooms are furnished with pieces from many periods,
are too cold or windy to play. Area courses listed some dating to the 1700s. The white-columned
below offer challenges for novices and pros alike: mansion stands under a canopy of huge moss-draped
live oaks and is surrounded with azalea and camellia
Bay Point Country Club (850) 235-6909 gardens.
Edgewater Golf Course (850) 235-7324
Holiday Golf and Tennis Club (850) 234-1800 GULF WORLD MARINE PARK
Hombre Golf Course (850) 234-3673
Panama Country Club (850) 265-2911 At Gulf World, visitors walk through tropical gardens
Bay Dunes (850) and see continuously running shows that include
872-7902/872-1667 dolphins, sea lions, parrots and a scuba
Sandy Creek Golf Course (850) 871-2673 demonstration. Take a walk through the shark tank,
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visit the dolphin petting pool and see such other Name: Ebro Greyhound Park
animals as sea turtles, penguins, alligators and ducks. POC: Manager
Address: Highway 79 (approx. 15 mins. north of
MRACLE STRIP AMUSEMENT PARK AND P.C. Beach)
SHIPWRECK ISLAND WATER PARK City: Ebro, FL 32437
Phone: (850) 234-3943
This family-oriented park features more than 30 rides FAX: (850) 535-4442
and attractions, an arcade, entertainment and Proximity to site: 30 minutes
numerous food concessions. Among the feature Comments:
rides are a 2,000-foot-long roller coaster and the In addition to the Dog Racing, you may enjoy a
40-foot high "Sea Dragon," reminiscent of a Viking great dinner in the air conditioned dining room.
Ship, which rocks passengers up to 70 feet in the air.
Racing Hours: Mon-Sat - 1930
Shipwreck Water Park is a six-acre watersports park Wed & Sat Matinee - 1230
that features rides, waterslides, a wave pool, games, a
children's area, picnic areas, sun decks and food
Name: Eden State Gardens
outlets.
POC: Information Operator
Address: Highway 395 (U.S. 98 West of PC
OCEAN OPRY
beach)
City: Point Washington, FL 34421
Ocean Opry is a 1,000-seat theatre featuring family
entertainment, including country, western, rock 'n Phone: (850) 231-4214
roll, bluegrass and gospel. A new addition is also FAX: None
being planned. Proximity to site: Approximately 40 minutes
Comments:
ZOO WORLD Gardens are open daily 0800 to Sunset.
Mansion open for guided tours 0900-1600 Daily
A zoological and botanical park, Zoo World has more except Tue & Wed
than 350 animals and 15 endangered species, along
with plants from all over the world. Orangutans, Name: Gran Maze
lions, a sumatran tiger, alligators, jaguars, camels, POC: Information Operator
peacocks, exotic birds, bears, reptiles and a variety of Address: 9807 Front Beach Road
monkeys are all part of the entertaining and City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
educational experience at the zoo. A special Phone: (850) 235-2625
hands-on experience is offered little ones at the FAX: None
Gentle Jungle Petting Zoo. Zoo World is also a Proximity to site: 20 mins.
botanical garden with more than 250 species of plants Comments:
and trees. Spanning the length of a football field, Gran Maze
is the first human-size maze in the country.
Name: Bay County Parks and Recreation
POC: Information Operator Name: Gulf World Marine Park
Address: 225 McKensey Avenue Address: 15412 Front Beach Road
City: Panama City, FL 32401 City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: (850) 784-4065 Phone: (850) 234-5271
FAX: (850) 784-6151 FAX: None
Proximity to site: 6 miles Proximity to site: 20 minutes
Comments: Comments:
Hours: 0730-1600 Mon-Fri Hours: 0900-1500 during Summer
After Memorial Day: 0900-1900
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Name: Miracle Strip Amusement Park/Shipwreck Name: Panama City Parks and Recreation
Island Water Park Department
POC: Information Operator POC: Manager
Address: 12000 Front Beach Road Address: 1900 W. 11th Street
City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407 City: Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 234-5810 and (850) 234-0368 Phone: (850) 872-3199
FAX: None FAX: (850) 872-3078
WWW Link: http://www.miraclestrippark.com Proximity to site: 6 miles
Proximity to site: 6 miles
Comments: Name: Shipwreck Water Park
Miracle Strip park is open March through WWW Link: http://www.shipwreckisland.com
Labor Day. Comments:
Shipwreck Water Park is open seasonally April
Name: Museum of Man in the Sea through Labor Day.
POC: Manager
Address: 17314 Panama City Beach Parkway Name: St. Andrews State Recreational Area
(Back Beach Road) POC: Information Operator
City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Address: 4607 State Park Lane
Phone: (850) 235-4101 City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
FAX: None Phone: (850) 233-5140
Proximity to site: 10 miles FAX: None
Comments: Proximity to site: 1.5 miles (& 3.5 miles east of
Open daily: 0900-1700 PC Beach)
Comments:
Name: Ocean Opry Hours: 0800 till sunset (daily)
POC: Information Operator
Address: 8400 Front Beach Road Name: Zoo World
City: Panama City, FL 32407 POC: Information Operator
Phone: (850) 234-5464 Address: 9008 West U.S. Hwy 98A (Front Beach
FAX: None Road )
Proximity to site: 1.5 miles City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Comments: Phone: (850) 230-1243
Open year-round. FAX: None
Proximity to site: 1.5 miles
Name: Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Comments:
Bureau Open daily year-round, 0900 to dusk, with
POC: Information Operator extended summer hours.
Address: 12015 Front Beach Road
City: Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: (850) 233-6503 or 1-800-PC-BEACH Military Related and Civic Organizations
(722-3224) The Bay County/Panama City area has over 200
FAX: (850) 233-5072 clubs and civic organizations. For a list of these
WWW Link: http://www.800pcbeach.org organizations, call the Bay County Chamber of
Proximity to site: 5 minutes Commerce (850) 785-5206, or the CSS Family
Comments: Transition Office (850)235-5800/DSN 436-5800.
The Visitors Bureau can give you more detailed
information on our recreational opportunities.
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Name: American Legion Post 66 Name: Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 346
POC: Manager POC: Manager
Address: 2230 E. 15th Street Address: 2117 Wilkinson Street
City: Panama City, FL 32405 City: Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Phone: (850) 769-2645 Phone: (850) 234-5521
FAX: None FAX: None
Proximity to site: 5 miles Proximity to site: 5 minutes
Comments: Comments:
Call for schedule of social events and meetings. Call for a schedule of social events and meetings.
Name: American Legion Post 356 Name: Knights of Columbus
POC: Manager POC: Manager
Address: 1702 Ohio Avenue Address: 4820 N. Lakewood Drive
City: Lynn Haven, FL 32444 City: Parker, FL 32404
Phone: (850) 271-3558 Phone: (850) 785-4792
FAX: None FAX: None
Proximity to site: 7 miles Proximity to site: 25 minutes
Comments: Comments:
Call for schedule of social events and meetings. Call for a schedule of social events and meetings.
Name: American Red Cross - Central Panhandle
Chapter Shopping
POC: Manager Whether you are a discriminating individual or a
Address: 430 E. 15th Street family in search of entertainment, Bay County offers
City: Panama City, FL 32405 a variety of unique shopping experiences. From
Phone: (850) 763-6487 discount outlets to lavish fashion and gift stores, our
FAX: None community can meet all of your shopping needs and
Proximity to site: 12 miles desires.
Comments:
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Shopping areas are scattered throughout the Bay
County area. No matter where you are, you're no
Name: Bay County Veterans Services Division more than a 15-minute drive from one of Bay
POC: Manager County's many shopping districts. Grocery,
Address: 304 West 7th Street furniture, appliance stores, and automobile and
City: Panama City, FL 32401 marine dealerships literally thrive in our area.
Phone: (850) 784-4044
FAX: (850) 784-6181 The traditional shopper will enjoy the convenience
Proximity to site: 7 miles and selection of the newly renovated Panama City
Comments: Mall. A fully-enclosed shopping center, Panama
Hours: 0730-1630 City Mall boasts ample parking and over 100 stores,
Can provide certificates of eligibility for VA Home shops, cinemas, and eateries.
Loans.
There are also interesting and unique shops in the St.
Name: Elks Home Lodge No. 1598 Andrews community, Panama City Downtown
POC: Manager Shopping District, Coranada Village on 23rd Street,
Address: 101 W. Beach Drive and various shopping districts on Panama City
Beach, and suburbs of Lynn Haven, Springfield, and
City: Panama City, FL 32401
Callaway. About 60 miles north of Panama City
Phone: (850) 768-1598
(Highway 77) you will find the Factory Outlets Mall
FAX: None
in Graceville, FL.
Proximity to site: 5 minutes
Comments: In our neighboring city of San Destin (about 40 miles
Call for schedule of social events and meetings. west on Highway 98 from CSS) you will find a new
Outlet Shopping Mall, Silversands, with many
designer and brand name stores.
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The Bay County area has over 200 houses of worship
For a complete list of shopping areas/centers located in a broad spectrum of religious denominations as
throughout Bay County, call the Bay County indicated below. You may call the Career
Chamber of Commerce at (850) 785-5206 or the CSS Development & Resource Center at (850)
Career Development & Resource Center at (850) 235-5800/DSN 436-5800 or the Bay County
235-5800/DSN 436-5800. Chamber of Commerce at (850) 785-5206 for a list.
State and Community Social Service Sample of Area Denominations:
Agencies
Advent Christian, African Methodist, Angelican
A complete listing (address, phone number and Catholic, Apostolic Pentecostal, Assemblies of God,
detailed information) of State and County Social Baptist (various), Catholic, Christian, Church of
Service Agencies and support groups is available at Christ, Church of God, Episcopal, Full Gospel, Greek
the CSS , Career Development & Resource Center Orthodox, Interdenominational, Latter Day Saints,
(CDRC) Bldg. 304, (850) 235-5800 (DSN 436). Lutheran, Methodist, Non-Denominational,
These agencies include, but are not limited to: Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adventist,
Synagogues, Unitarian, Wesleyan and many more.
- Alcoholics Anonymous - American Cancer & Heart
Associations, Leukemia Society, etc. - AMVETS - Name: Chaplain Office
BASIC - Children/Youth (Before & After School Address: Bldg. 304, 6703 W. Hwy. 98
Enrichment, Boy & Girl Scouts, 4-H, Childcare City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Resource and Referral, Children's free clinic, Teen
Phone: (850) 234-4487
Pregnancy/Parenting Program, etc.) - Chemical
DSN Phone: 436-4487
Addictions & Recovery - Council on Aging &
Proximity to site: onsite
Eldercare (if you have an elderly parent or family
member living with you) - Domestic Violence - Comments:
Family Service Agency - Healty & Rehabilitative Also see under Support Services; Chapel Services &
Services - Literacy Programs (Adult, GED, English Programs.
as a Second language, etc.) - Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program - Mental Health
Association - Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Community Transportation
Goodwill, etc. - Volunteer Services - WIC (Special BAY TOWN TROLLEY 1021 Massalina Drive
Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants, Panama City FL 32401 (850) 769-0557
and Children)
Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive way to get
Non-Profit Social Service Agencies around town? Whether your destination is work,
A complete listing (address, phone number and shopping, or a day at the beach, the Trolleys will get
detailed information) of Non-Profit Social Service you there on time in climate-controlled comfort.
Agencies is available at the CSS Career Development They cover Bay County Mon-Fri and only cost 50
& Resource Center (CDRC), Bldg. 304, (850) cents! All Trolleys are equipped with bicycle racks
235-5800/DSN 436-5800. and wheel-chair lifts. You may pick up a time
schedule at your CSS Family Transition Office, Bldg.
304.
Religious Activities
The CSS Chaplain and staff extend a most cordial BAY COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION 1021
invitation to the station community to share and Massalina Drive Panama City FL 32401 (850)
participate in spiritual benefits and activities. The 785-0808
SEASHORE CHAPEL has Protestant Divine
Services each Sunday, 0930, Building 304. Special Bus Transportation for life support reasons at $1.00
Services such as Angelican Holy Communion and one way. Life support reasons include:
Catholic Mass are frequently offered. Everyone is
invited. The Chaplain sponsors two weekly - employment - college/vocational schools - food
lunchtime Bible Studies and two evening Bible stamps office - doctor's appointments - Housing
Studies which are non-demonational and offer Authority - pharmacy (for prescriptions pickups)
valuable fellowship.
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PANAMA CITY-BAY COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AMTRAK's "Sunset Limited" provides passenger
train service from Chipley, Florida (approximately 40
Located approximately 5 miles from CSS. The miles from Panama City), going west to Los Angeles,
Panama City-Bay County International Airport has east to Jacksonville and south to Miami, Florida.
served the citizens of Bay County and the
surrounding region since 1946. Throughout the COMMERCIAL TRAVEL OFFICE (CTO)
years the community, and the demands for an
international airport grew. In February 1995 The CTO provides services for both official
operations in the new 55,000 square foot terminal government, civilian, and personal travel
building began. A distinctive green roof caps the arrangements, including hotel and rental cars,
terminal's coastal contemporary architecture, reservations, etc. Call (850) 234-4545 for travel
capturing the essence of Florida's Golf Coast. The information and assistance.
award winning terminal hosts a spacious atrium
departure lounge with six gates, ample seating and a Name: AMTRAK
panoramic view of the air field. The main concourse City: Chipley, FL
offers a first class gift shop, restaurant and lounge for Phone: 800-872-7245
the comport and convenience of passengers. The Proximity to site: 40 miles north of Panama City
Airport's designation as an international airport and a
foreign trade zone facilitates the movement of Name: Bay Town Trolley
travelers and freight through Bay County to the POC: Manager
world. The Airport is conveniently located 4 miles Address: 1021 Massalina Drive
north of downtown Panama City, and approximately City: Panama City, FL 32401
10 minutes from The World's Most Beautiful
Phone: (850) 769-0557
Beaches. The Airport is centrally located in
Florida's panhandle, 300 miles from Atlanta,
Name: Car Rental Companies
Birmingham, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and
Orlando, making the Panama City-Bay County Comments:
AAA Car Rental............. : 877-828-2258 (toll free)
International Airport ideal for international business.
Alamo Rent A Car........... : 800-327-9633
In 1996, Panama City-Bay County International
Airport hosted a total of 109,323 aircraft operations:
81,690 general aviation, 22,255 air carrier and 5,378 Avis Rent A Car............ : (850)
military operations. The new terminal facility saw 769-1411/800-831-2843
the throughput of 301,806 passengers to 3 regional
Budget Car & Truck Rental.. : (850)
airlines with service to Atlanta, Memphis, Orlando,
769-8507/800-527-0700
Tampa and the world. Regional passenger and
freight traffic was increased over 1995, and
continued growth is forecast. CarTemps USA............... : (850) 784-2128
Dollar Rent A Car.......... : 800-800-4000
Atlantic Southeast Airlines 1-800-282-3424
service to and from Atlanta Northwest Airlink
Enterprise Rent A Car...... : (850) 747-1110
1-800-225-2525 service to and from Memphis
US Airways Express 1-800-428-4322
service to and from Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Walton Hertz Rent A Car........... : (850)
763-2262/800-654-3131
Beach
National Car Rental........ : (850)
GREYHOUND BUS LINES
769-2383/800-227-7368
Greyhound line provides nationwide bus
transportation. Greyhound Bus Lines has four buses U-Save Auto Rental......... : (850) 522-0440
per day to and from Atlanta, Georgia; also
connections through Mobile, Alabama; Tallahassee
and Jacksonville, Florida.
PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE
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Name: Greyhound Bus Lines requirements. FSU provides opportunities to many
Address: 917 Harrison Avenue the Station's science and engineering personnel by
City: Panama City, FL 32401 offering courses through the Florida Engineering
Phone: (850) 785-7861 Education Delivery System (FEEDS), which
Proximity to site: 15 miles provides graduates working in industry access to
quality graduate programs and extended studies in
Name: Panama City-Bay County International engineering. This campus also offers of number of
Airport Master's Degree programs.
POC: Airport Information
Address: 3173 Airport Road, Box A With classrooms at Tyndall Air Force Base, Troy
State University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical
City: Panama City, FL 32405
University offer night courses and have programs for
Phone: (850) 763-6751
undergraduate and graduate degrees.
FAX: (850) 785-5674
Proximity to site: 5 miles
The Bay District Schools is the official name for the
public school system serving Bay County's primary,
Name: Taxi, ShuttleBuses & Limousine Services secondary, and adult students. These are listed
City: Panama City, FL 32401 below in Related Subjects.
Comments:
AAA Taxi................ : (850) 785-0533 Service members have access to career counseling
Affordable Limousine and educational advancement opportunities through
Service............... : (850) 233-0029 the following resources:
American Beach Taxi..... : (850) 230-9090
Beach Taxi.............. : (850) 769-8265 CSS Education Services Office
Deluxe Coach Taxi....... : (850) 763-0211
Emerald Coast Shuttle CSS Command Career Counselor
Transporation......... : (850) 236-0502
Executive Taxi.......... : (850) 233-8299/784-6611 NDSTC Command Career Counselor
Panama City Taxi........ : (850) 233-1010
Yellow Cab Taxi......... : (850) 763-4691 NEDU Command Career Counselor
CSS Training (850) 234-4844 - Spouses of active
Education duty military and civil service employees are eligible
(on a space-available basis) to utilize the training
facility to work with the computer-based tutorials,
Education Overview use or check out video tapes, and audio programs in
The Bay County area provides a wide variety of the training library. Military spouses may contact the
education facilities and opportunities. Gulf Coast Career Development & Resource Center, Building
Community College (GCCC), located just across the 304, (850) 235-5800, to get additional information
Hathaway Bridge from the Navy Base, has more than about employment information and training.
8,000 students enrolled each year and offers more
than 50 Associate of Arts degrees and another 30 Tyndall AFB Education Center
Associate of Science degrees. These include degrees
in Drama, Art, and Music, Nursing, and Radiology. Name: CSS Career Counselor
GCCC also offers many Certificate programs of Address: Building 500
study such as Correction Officer and Paralegal. Phone: (850) 234-4514
GCCC also provides courses at the Coastal Systems DSN Phone: 436-4514
Station. Intercollegiate athletics are also big part of
college life. Name: CSS Training
Address: Building 389
Across the street from GCCC is the Florida State Phone: (850) 234-4849
University-Panama City Campus (FSU-PCC). DSN Phone: 436-4849
FSC-PCC does not compete with GCCC; it serves
only juniors & seniors transferring with an
Associate's Degree or those students with 60 semester
hours who have fulfilled their general education
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Name: Education Services Office(ESO) - A comprehensive health education and drug
Address: Building 386,PSD prevention program.
Phone: (850) 234-4379
DSN Phone: 436-4379 - A student services department providing support
services for students such as guidance, social work,
Name: NDSTC Career Counselor occupation and placement, psychology, and group
Address: Building 350 conflict resolution.
Phone: (850) 235-5213
DSN Phone: 436-5213 - For a wide range of data including test scores,
school population, teacher-to-student ratios, and other
items of interest, call the Public Information Office at
Name: NEDU Career Counselor
(850) 872-4269.
Address: Building 321
Phone: (850) 230-3304
To find out which school your child should attend,
call Student services (850) 872-4328. Give your
Name: Tyndall AFB Education Center address and child's grade level. The staff will use
Address: 921 Beacon Beach rd. Building 1230 this information to identify the school in your
Phone: (850) 283-4285 resident area. If the student live 2 miles or more
DSN Phone: 523-4285 from his/her designated school, school bus
transportation is provided. Contact your assigned
school for bus route and schedule.
Public and DODDS Schools
There are no DODDS schools on Station. Many The best way to register or enroll a student in the Bay
elementary and private schools offer Before and County School System (for the first time), is for the
After School Enrichment (BASE) programs, as well parent or legal guardian to go to the assigned school
as a gifted student program (QUEST). Please check to obtain and complete the necessary forms. You
with the individual school. The area high schools must provide the following before your child can
have unique curriculum designs to prepare students to start school:
enter the workforce or to continue with
post-secondary education. - two documents showing proof of residence
within the school district, i.e., homestead exemption
Bay District Schools is the official name for the card, electric bill, phone bill, or voter registration
public schools system serving Bay County. card.
Realizing that all students do not learn in the same
way, there are a number of school settings and - child's birth certificate.
curriculum designs available:
- copy of previous year's school record and report
- Elementary: 22 - Middle schools: 7 - High card (if attended another school system).
schools: 4
- proof that child has had a medical examination
- Alternative schools for students in elementary, within the last year (only if entering a Florida school
middle, or high school who need extra incentives or program for the first time).
specialized diploma programs.
- proof of Florida certificate of immunization
- Special education centers for emotionally (HRS Form 680), with dates for each immunization
troubled, physically handicapped or impaired (this can be obtained by taking immunization records
students. to any Bay County Health Department office or
getting immunizations at the Health Department).
- An adult learning center focusing on literacy and The HRS Health Department closest to CSS can be
GED achievement. contacted at (850) 233-5175.
- A vocational-technical center with day and - child's Social Security Card.
evening classes available to help students attain job
skills.
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Name: Bay County District Schools Location..................... : 7115 Highway 22
Address: 1311 Balboa Avenue Telephone.................... : (850) 871-2645
City: Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 872-4100 Cedar Grove Elementary
WWW Link: http://www.bay.k12.fl.us Location..................... : 2826 E. 15th Street
Proximity to site: 10 minutes Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4550
Tutition: No fee
Comments: Hiland Park Elementary
Area schools: Location..................... : 2507 Baldwin Road
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4685
Bay High School
Location...................... : 1200 Harrison Avenue Lucille Moore Elementary
Telephone..................... : (850) 872-4600 Location..................... : 1900 Michigan Avenue
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4770
Moseley High School
Location..................... : 3418 Palo Alto Avenue Lynn Haven Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4400 Location..................... : 301 W. 9th Street
Telephone.................... : (850) 265-2131
Rutherford High School
Location..................... : 1000 School Avenue Margaret K. Lewis Center
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4500 Location..................... : 1527 Lincoln Avenue
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4775
A.D. Harris
Location..................... : 819 E. 11th Street Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4590 Location..................... : 1125 Cherry Street
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4780
Everitt Middle School
Location..................... : 608 School Avenue Millville Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4790 Location..................... : 203 N. East Avenue
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4765
Jinks Middle School
Location..................... : 600 W. 11th Street Northside Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4695 Location..................... : 2001 Northside Drive
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4760
Merritt Brown Middle School
Location..................... : 5044 Merritt Brown Way Oakland Terrace Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4740 Location..................... : 2010 W. 12th Street
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4565
Mowat Middle School
Location..................... : 1903 Highway 390 Parker Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 265-2172 Location..................... : 640 S. Highway 22-A
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4570
Rosenwald Middle School
Location..................... : 924 Bay Avenue Patronis Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4580 Location..................... : 7400 Patronis Drive
Telephone.................... : (850) 233-5075
Surfside Middle School
Location..................... : 300 Nautilus Street Patterson Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 233-5180 Location..................... : 1025 Redwood Avenue
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4675
Beach Elementary
Location..................... : 12900 Middle Beach Road Southport Elementary
Telephone.................... : (850) 233-5118 Location..................... : 1835 Bridge Street
Telephone.................... : (850) 265-2810
Callaway Elementary
Springfield Elementary
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Location..................... : 520 School Avenue
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4575 Telephone............................. : (850) 769-5442
St. Andrew School First Presbyterian Church School...... : 100 E. 7th
Location..................... : 3001 W. 15th Street Street
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-4595
Telephone............................. : (850) 785-0444
Tommy Smith Elementary
Location..................... : 5044 Tommy Smith Drive Good Shepherd Lutheran School......... : 929 S.
Telephone.................... : (850) 872-7540 Tyndall Parkway
Tyndall Elementary Telephone............................. : (850) 871-6311
Location..................... : Tyndall AFB
Telephone.................... : (850) 286-6481 Holy Nativity Episcopal Grade School.. : 1005 E.
2nd Plaza
Waller Elementary
Location..................... : 11332 E. Highway 388 Telephone............................. : (850) 747-4000
Telephone.................... : (850) 722-4341
Panama City Christian School.......... : 1104 Balboa
West Bay Elementary Avenue
Location..................... : 14813 School Drive
Telephone.................... : (850) 233-5135 Telephone............................. : (850) 769-6000
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School: 1005
Private Schools Fortune Avenue
Bay County offers a host of private schools providing Telephone............................. : (850) 763-1775
educational alternatives for local children. Most of
these schools are affiliated with churches and tend to The Rock School....................... : 2413 N. Harris
offer smaller classes and more individualized Avenue
attention than most public schools. These schools'
curriculum is based on religious tenets. Telephone............................. : (850) 785-8334
Tuition varies with add-on fees, i.e., lunches, books, Victory Christian School.............. : 1616 Allison
supplies, and before and after school care. Avenue
It is important to note that if you wish to register for a Telephone............................. : (850) 234-1731
place in these schools, you must apply early, as there
is usually a waiting list. Students registering in these
schools must submit up-to-date school immunization Colleges and Universities
records. The following is information on Colleges and
Universities available in the area. A VA Benefits
Average test scores: Each private school should be Counselor is available in these schools to provide
contacted for their SAT scores and graduation assistance and guidance.
requirements.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU) (PC
Campus)
Following is a listing of private schools in the area:
Military and dependents pay resident tuition rates.
Covenant Christian School............. : 2350 The Panama City Campus provides opportunities for
Frankford Avenue upper division (junior & senior years),
undergraduate, and graduate study.
Telephone............................. : (850) 769-7448
Classes are relatively small, permitting an
Fellowship Christian Academy.......... : 318 School individualized approach to instruction and
Avenue encouraging interaction between students and faculty.
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Faculty from the main campus (Tallahassee) teach Name: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
nearly all of the courses offered in Panama City (ERAU)
Campus, thus assuring the same high quality of Address: Tyndall Air Force Base
instruction provided to students who attend classes in City: Panama City, FL 32403--5428
Tallahassee. Phone: (850) 283-4557
DSN Phone: 523-4557
Current Bachelor's Degree Programs are: Proximity to site: 25 miles
Accounting, Business, Criminology, Education Tutition: Call ERAU for tuition costs.
(Elementary), Nursing, Psychology, Social Science
Interdisciplinary, and Social Work. Master's Degree Name: Troy State University (TSU)
programs are: Business, Early Childhood,
Address: Tyndall Air Force Base
Educational Administration, Elementary Education,
City: Panama City, FL 32403--5428
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil), Math
Phone: (850) 283-4449
Education, Nursing, Reading Language Arts, Special
DSN Phone: 523-4449
Education. Additionally, FSU participates in the
Florida Engineering Education Delivery System Proximity to site: 25 miles
(FEEDS) which provides graduates working in Tutition: Call TSU for tuition costs.
industry access to quality graduate programs and Comments:
extended studies in engineering. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Master's Degree in Management, International
Florida State University (PC Campus) 4750 Relations, Transition and Human Management.
Collegiate Drive Panama City, FL 32405 (850)
872-4750 Proximity to SITE: 5 minutes
Call FSU for tuition costs. Adult or Continuing Education
In this area, you will find a wide-range of adult and
GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (GCCC) continuing education opportunities.
Military and dependants pay resident tuition rates. GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED)
The Sunshine State Skills Program provides grants to
establish training partnerships between community For GED information contact one of the following
colleges and employers who have specific training offices at the Coastal Systems Station:
needs for employees in new, expanding, or
diversifying businesses in Florida. The state has STATION COMMAND CAREER COUNSELORS
appropriated funds for training grants to be matched (CCC): CSS CCC (850) 234-4514
by industry with cash, equipment, or facility use.
Programs include mechanical assembly, computer NEDU CCC (850) 230-3304
training, secretarial, clerical and word processing,
basic electricity, critical-care nursing, marketing, NDSTC CCC (850) 235-5213
managerial, business skills, and cooperative
education. GCCC also offers small business PSD ESO (850) 234-4379
seminars that address various aspects of small
businesses; workshops, clinics and lectures, on both HANEY VOCATIONAL CENTER
credit and noncredit basis, throughout the year. The
Business and Industry Training Service provides Haney provides a full range of training in a wide
computer training, professional development courses, variety of trade and technical areas. Haney has a VA
teleconferences, and can provide customized Benefits Counselor, Cynthia Heatherington, 2nd
in-house employee training. Call (850) 872-3823 for Floor, (850) 747-5510, to provide assistance to
more information. military veterans.
Gulf Coast Community College 5230 W. Highway Haney Vocational 3016 Highway 77 Panama City,
98 Panama City, FL 32402 (850) 769-1551 FL 32405 (850) 747-5500 Proximity to SITE: 8
Hours: 0730-1800 Mon-Thu miles
& 0730-1600 Fri Call GCCC for tuition costs. Hours: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm.
Tuition: Varies according to program.
Other area Universities and/or Educational Institutes:
SHAW ADULT CENTER
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Name: St. Andrew Bay Center for Retarded
Shaw Adult Center focuses on literacy and GED Citizens
achievement for adults. The Center offers GED Address: 1804 Carolina Avenue
preparatory courses, English as a Second Language City: Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(ESL), Adult Basic Education courses, and other Phone: (850) 265-2951
types of training. GED tests are given throughout Proximity to site: 25 minutes
the year and a registration fee is assessed for taking Tutition: Call for fees
the test. Classes are also provided to students Comments:
desiring to receive a High School Diploma. The Center accepts developmentally disabled adults,
ages 21-55.
Shaw Adult Center 162 Detroit Avenue Panama
City, FL 32401 (850) 872-4555 FAX: (850) Name: The Planning for College Program
872-7587 Call for tuition costs.
Address: 304 Magnolia Avenue
City: Panama City, FL 32402
Special Education Phone: (850) 769-4777
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM Proximity to site: 20 minutes
(EFMP) Comments:
This is a non-profit agency developed to assist and
Military Support Office guide high school students and their families to
develop a path to college. Workshops and
EFMP provides information and referral for general counseling to assist in high school preparation,
medical care and medically related services for college selection and how to find financial
eligible DOD families having a dependent with assistance to pay for college, are provided at no cost
special medical, psychological, or educational needs. to the family. Parents should contact this office
when their children are in middle school or 9th or
10th grade of high school.
Branch Medical Clinic Name: United Cerebral Palsy of Panama City, Inc.
Address: 621 Kraft Avenue
DOD family members are referred to the Branch City: Panama City, FL 32401
Clinic by the Command Career Counselor for Phone: (850) 769-1593
medical, psychological, or education evaluations, by FAX: (850) 785-7034
appointment only. Tutition: Full Fee
Comments:
The following is area schools and programs
Eligibility restricted to ages 6 weeks to 4 years in
providing special education needs and opportunities:
daycare and pre-school, and adults with
developmental disabilities.
Name: Margaret K. Lewis School
Address: 1527 Lincoln Avenue Services provided include: physical, speech and
City: Panama City, FL 32405 occupational therapy and evaluations, specialized
Phone: (850) 872-4775 early childhood support and respite services,
Proximity to site: 30 minutes supported competitive employment and independent
Tutition: None living.
Comments:
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Mon-Fri.
Provides education for children with special
needs--exceptional students, pre-kindergarten to
grade 12 students, who are moderately, severely, or
profoundly handicapped.
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Name: Vocational Rehabilitative Program Force Base & the Coastal Systems Station recruit
Address: 2939 Hwy 77 non-appropriated fund positions.
City: Panama City,, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 872-4380 Poor Prospects: This Station and Tyndall AFB are
Proximity to site: 20 minutes part of the Department of Defense "down-sizing," so
Comments: DoD civil service positions are very limited, but
Provides rehabilitation when a physical or mental Federal civil service employment may still be
handicap interferes with a person's ability to work. available at non-DoD Government agencies.
Services available include, medical and
psychological evaluation, counseling, vocational SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
evaluation, adjustment services, on-the-job training, PROGRAM (SEAP)
employment assistance, and transportation.
Contact the Development & Resource Center
(CDRC) for an appointment as soon as you arrive.
The SEAP Counselor will assist you in establishing
Employment career goals, developing and refining resumes and
interview skills, provide education and training
Employment Overview sources, and direct you to job resources.
The following employment information is provided
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT
to acquaint you with the local labor market. The
PROGRAM (TAMP)
local economy is a mix of tourism, federal
government, trades, serices, manufacturing,
Military members planning to separate/retire should
lumbering and commercial fishing. According to the
contact the Development & Resource Center (CDRC)
Florida Department of Labor, the unemployment rate
as soon as possible. The Transition Assistance
in Bay County fluctuates around 9%. The
Management Program (TAMP) provides a wide
unemployment rate is higher during the Fall and
range of employment information and assistance,
Winter since this is the off-season for tourism.
including: caareer councelling, developing/refining
resumes and interviewing skills, and employment
The minimum wage in Bay County is $5.25 per hour.
resources. Computers, Small Business Resource
The average salary for office workers ranges between
Center, Writing Reference Library, copying machine,
$5.50 - $6.00 per hour, while registered nurses
typewriter, fax machine, and many more resources
average around $16.00 per hour. These figures are
for a "Smooth Transition". Information on
presented to give you a general idea of the
government contractors at CSS may also be obtained
AVERAGE salaries only.
from the CDRC.
For job hunting opportunities, be sure to bring with
Name: Career Development & Resource Center
you all employment records and information,
(CDRC)
resumes, SF-171s, transcripts, certificates, licenses,
SF-50s, etc. (if applicable). Do not pack them in POC: Transition & Spouse Employment
your baggage or household shipment. Counselors
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001
Interested in starting your own small business? Phone: (850) 235-5800
Drop by the CSS Career Development & Resource FAX: (850) 235-5673
Center (CDRC) for information. DSN Phone: 436-5800
DSN FAX: 436-5673
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil
WWW Link:
Good Prospects: Engineering, medical, financial, and http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid-
administrative occupations; hospitality industries, 23
retail fields, and State of Florida.
Fair Prospects: Manufacturing industries, technical
occupations (Government contractors), and
computer-oriented fields. Ninety plus small and
large manufacturers located in area. Tyndall Air
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Name: WorkForce Center charge to customers. WorkForce Center, 114 E. 9th
Address: 114 East 9th Street Street Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 872-4340.
City: Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850-872-4340 Professional Placement Network (PPN) is a free,
WWW Link: http://www.workforcecenter.org volunteer, self-help organization to assist
unemployed & under-employed job seekers in their
search for employment through shared resources and
productive communications. Open to anyone who
Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses has EITHER a 4 year college degree or 5 years of
CSS Human Resources Services (HRS) Department work experience in a professional or technical career.
Call (850) 872-4340 for additional information.
This office provides information regarding civil
service job opportunities and civil service testing. EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Other areas of information are: Veterans'
Readjustment Appointment (VRA) authority, The following is a list of employment agencies in the
disabled veterans appointing authority, Military Bay County area, providing permanent employment
Spouse Preference Program, and general counseling opportunities in various career and job areas: Some
regarding the benefits of civil service employment. charge a fee for this service, while others do not.
See Temporary Employment listing for temporary
Name: Human Resources Services Department agencies.
Address: Bldg. 374
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 WorkForce Center
Phone: (850) 235-4415 114 E. 9th Street (850) 872-4340
DSN Phone: 436-4415
Comments: Office Force/Labor Finders
Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri 1517 Frankford Ave. (850) 913-9701
Job Assistance Window........ : 235-4415 Personnel Resources of NW Florida
24-HR Job Hotline............ : 234-4724 627 Hwy. 231 (850) 784-7788
Bay Staffing
Permanent Employment Resources 2222 Jenks Avenue (850) 872-0880
Bay County has employment opportunites with Placement Plus
federal, state, county and city agencies and 1815 W. 15th Street, Suite 15 (850) 785-3445
employers.
Snelling Personnel Services
Federal Government employment covers both DOD 1613 St. Andrews Blvd. (State Hwy 390) (850)
and non-DOD agencies. See related subject 769-1441
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT. Numerous
businesses and companies provides job opportunities. Maritime Personnel Services (Marine Only)
See related subject PRIVATE SECTOR 8317 Front Beach Road (850) 234-9900
EMPLOYMENT.
The Career Development & Resource Center Temporary Employment Resources
(CDRC), (850) 235-5800/DSN 436-5800, provides The agencies annotated with asterisk (*) charge a fee
employment assistance for both service members and for some services.
spouses. Refer to EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW.
Able Body Labor 850 Magnolia Avenue
The WorkForce Center provides local, state, and 913-8999
nationwide job listings and assistance. They also
provide job searches using multiple job banks, job INTERIM Temporary Personnel 330 W. 23rd
seeking and career planning advice, resume Street 785-2299 (by appointment only)
preparation and printing, labor market information,
referral services, aptitude and skills assessments, and The Florida Jobs & Benefits Center (STATE OF FL)
training programs. All services are provided free of 114 E. 9th Street 872-4340
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installations in this area--the Coastal Systems Station
Kelly Temporary Services 2408 Lisenby Avenue and Tyndall Air Force Base. This committee has
785-1556 also been instrumental in assuring that the
relationship of the two military facilities with the
Manpower Temporary Services 700 W. 23rd community remains mutually rewarding.
Street, Suite 2 769-1619
Bay County Chamber of Commerce 235 W. 5th
Personnel Resources of NW Florida 627 Hwy. 231 Street, (P.O. Box 1850) Panama City, FL 32401
784-7788 (850) 785-5206 Proximity to site: 15 minutes
Bay Staffing 2222 Jenks Avenue 872-0880 Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce 415
Beckridge Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850)
*Placement Plus 1815 W. 15th Street, Suite 15 234-3193 Proximity to site: 15 minutes
785-3445
Private Sector Employment
Snelling Personnel Services 1613 St. Andrews
The following is a representative sampling of
Blvd. (State Hwy 390) 769-1441
employers in the Bay County area. Call the Family
Transition Office at (850) 235-5800 for additional
Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities employment listings.
If you are interested in volunteer work, make an
appointment with the Family Transition Office, Arizona Chemical Company 1001 E. Business
Building 304, (850) 235-5800, and the staff will Hwy 98 785-6700 Product or Service: Tall oil,
assist you in finding an area of volunteer work that terpines
interests you. Some agencies in the area include:
Bay Bank & Trust Company 509 Harrison Avenue
American Red Cross 430 East 11th Street (850) 769-3333 Product or Service: Financial institution
763-7687
Bay Medical Center 615 N. Bonita Avenue
Bay County Council on Aging 1116 Frankford 769-1511 Product or Service: Medical/Hospital
Avenue (850) 784-3468 Facility
Bay School Volunteers Bay District School Office Bay Point Yacht & Country Club 100 Delwood
(850) 872-4897 Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 234-3307
Product or Service: Resort services
Catholic Social Services 3128 East 11th Street
(850) 763-0475 Berg Steel Pipe Corporation Port Industrial Park
769-2273 Product or Service: Line pipe
Family Service Agency 611 North Cove Blvd.
(850) 785-1721 Columbia Gulf Coast Medical Center 449 W. 23rd
Street 769-8341 Product or Service:
HRS Volunteer Services 3127 Lisenby Avenue Medical/hospital facilities
(850) 872-4385
Corrections Corporation of America 314 Harmon
TAFB Family Services Bldg. 743 (next to FSC) Avenue 785-5245 Product or Service: Correction
283-4202 Facilities
United Way Information & Referral 524 Mercer Eastern Shipyards, Inc. 2200 Nelson Avenue
Avenue (850) 769-2738 763-1900 Product or Service: Ship
construction/renovations
Chambers of Commerce
E-Z Serve, Inc. 109 W. 5th Street 769-1661
The Bay County area has two Chambers of
Product or Service: Small items
Commerce - The Bay County Chamber and the
convenience/grocery stores
Beaches Chamber of Commerce. Both are very
active in the area. The Military Affairs Committee
of the Bay County Chamber supports the two military
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Regions Bank 144 Harrison Avenue 872-7000 and general counseling regarding the benefits of civil
Product or Service: Financial institution service employment.
Gulf Coast Community College 5230 W. Highway The Human Resources Office (HRO) of the Coastal
98 Job Service Placement: 872-3835: Product Systems Station (CSS) was regionalized under the
or Service: Education Human Resources Service Center, Southeast Region,
Stennis Space Center, MS in Feb 99. Vacancy
Gulf Power Company 1230 E. 15th Street announcements will be advertised through the merit
785-4611 Product or Service: Utility services staffing procedures and Internet and will be posted
throughout CSS on announcement boards.
Haney Technical Center 769-2191 Job Service
Placement: Ext. 183 Cooperative Education In most cases, applications will now have to be
Office: Ext. 108 mailed to the SE Regional Office; however,
delegated examining of some positions will continue
Louisiana Pacific Corp. 8731 Steelfield Road to come to the Station until October.
234-2777 Product or Service: Lumber
After that date, all applications will go directly to:
Marriott's Bay Point Resort 100 Delwood Beach
Road 234-3307 Product or Service: The Human Resources Service Center, Southeast,
Hotel/Resort/Guest services Code 53
9110 Leonard Kimble Road
Merrick Industries 10 Arthur Avenue Lynn Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-0002.
Haven, FL 265-3611 Product or Service: Bulk
material systems A new electronic job application system is schedule
to become available in October 1999. All
Panama City News Herald 501 W. 11th Street applications must be mailed at the applicant s
747-5000 Product or Service: Newspaper expense and postmarked by the closing date of the
announcement. All job application forms will
Sallie Mae 1002 Arthur Drive (850)767-7000 continue to be available in the CSS HRO, Bldg.
Product or Service: Student Loans 374.
Southern Bell P.O. Box 2488 763-9046 Product The CSS job information line is (850) 234-4724.
or Service: Communications The recorded message will contain titles and grades
as well as application procedures for job currently
Stone Container Corporation Mill One Everitt open.
Avenue 785-4311 Product or Service: Kraft
linerboard The CSS HRO information assistance window will
be open Monday - Friday from 0900 to 1500.
MARCONI 1714 W. 23rd Street 769-2428
Product or Service: Defense contractors CSS MORALE WELFARE RECREATION (MWR)
(Non-Appropriated Employment) 6703 W. Hwy 98,
Wellstream, Inc. 1700 C Avenue 769-9471 Bldg. 468 Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (850)
Product or Service: Flexible pipe 235-5737 Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri.
Government Employment The MWR has positions for both full-time and
part-time employment. Vacancies are advertised in
COASTAL SYSTEMS STATION:
the local newspaper and posted on the bulletin board
in Building 468. Military spouses and transitioning
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
military members have hiring preferences.
DEPARTMENT 6703 W. Hwy 98, Bldg. 374
Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (850)
CSS NAVY EXCHANGE (NEX) & MINI-MART
234-4415/DSN 436-4415.
Navy Exchange Mall (Bldg. 395) (850) 235-2778.
This office provides information regarding civil
Job applications and information are available at the
service job opportunities and civil service testing
NEX.
including the Military Spousal Preference Program
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may use the Family Support Computer Resource
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE (TAFB): Center for obtaining on-line employment information
and submitting resumes electronically.
TAFB Civilian Personnel Office Bldg 662 (Room
238) (850) 283-3203/DSN 523-3203. 24-Hour Job Nonappropriated Fund employment (NAF): Job
Hotline: (850) 283-2006/DSN 523-2006 Hours: vacancies are listed on the Tyndall Job Line at (850)
0730-1630 Mon-Fri This office provides 283-2006, (press 2 for NAF jobs). The NAF Human
information on federal employment opportunities Resources Office is located in Bldg 1127, Suwannee
(civil service) and application procedures. Vacancies Road and can be reached by calling (850) 283-2019.
in both appropriated and non-appropriated areas of
employment are announced through the 24-hour Job Contractor jobs: (Example: Del-Jen, Trend Western
Hotline shown above. Corp, Lockheed-Martin) Contact or visit the
WorkForce Center, 114 E. 9th Street, Panama City,
The TAFB Civilian Personnel Office is no longer FL 32401, (850) 872-4340. DOD ID cardholders
accepting applications for vacant positions. They may obtain this information by visiting the Family
are no longer publishing or posting any vacancy Support Center (FSC), Bldg 745, Tyndall AFB, FL.
announcements. The new method to apply for
federal vacancies at TAFB and at most Air Force TAFB Commissary Community Mall, 220 Mall Lane
Bases world-wide requires that you submit a resume Panama City, FL 32403-5428 (850) 283-4825/4826
to the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Randolph (DSN 523). Contact the commissary regarding
AFB TX. You must use the special "Job Kit" to vacancies and application procedures.
apply for all vacancies. No other type
application/resume is accepted. Vacancy TAFB Base Exchange AAFES Community Mall,
Announcements are no longer published. You do Bldg. 950 Panama City, FL 32403-54428 (850)
not need to find out what jobs are open at TAFB 283-6437 (DSN 523). Call the Army/Air Force
since Job Kits are accepted at AFPC on a continuous Exchange Services (AAFES) office for employment
basis for all occupations. This means you can information.
submit one application/resume (Job Kit style) with
your skills, experience and education listed, select the TAFB (DoD), Florida Jobs and Benefits Center
geographic locations where you want to work (up to (FJBC)/Department of Labor (DOL), and Veterans
20 locations), and you will get considered for any Affairs (DVA) conduct the Transition Assistance
vacancies for which you qualify at the locations you Program (TAP) classes for separating and retiring
have selected. military members and their family members. To
attend, call your Command Career Counselor.
Except for hard-to-fill vacancies, there will no longer
be any vacancy announcements for federal vacancies
at TAFB or any Air Force Base. A few bases have The below listing includes other federal, state,
not yet transferred this work to AFPC and continue to county, and city employment information.
publish vacancy announcements and accept
applications. You can obtain a list of those bases by FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
contacting AFPC. If you need a Job Kit, you can get
one by mail, phone, fax or Internet using the Army Corps of Engineers Area Office 1706 East
addresses and numbers below: 5th Street (850) 763-2881
By Mail at address: HQ AFPC/DPCF, Attn: Job Kit, Clerk, U.S. District Court 30 W. Government
550 C Street West, Suite 57, Randolph AFB TX Street (850) 769-4556
78150-4759.
U.S. Coast Guard Coastal Systems Station Bldg.
By Phone at: 1-800-699-4473, then press 1 for 700 (850) 234-2475
employment information, then 4 for general
employment information, then "0" to speak to an U.S. Customs Service, Port Director 5321 W.
employment representative to request a Job Kit. Highway 98 (850) 785-4688
The Tyndall Job Line (850) 283-2006 also contains Department of Agriculture 2518 S. Hwy 77, Lynn
information about the new application process. Haven (850) 265-1966
DOD ID cardholders (including NAF employees)
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DOD Contracts Administrative Services 1000 W. Department of Environmental Regulation N.W.
10th St. Lynn Haven (850) 265-2137 District 2353 Jenks Avenue (850) 872-4375
Department of Labor Wage & Hour 5323 W. Department of Highway Safety - Florida Highway
Highway 98 (850) 785-1441 Patrol 6050 W. Highway 98 P.O. Box 15729
(850) 872-4150
Dept. of Commerce/National Marine Fisheries
Service Panama City Laboratory 3500 Delwood Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Regional
Road Panama City Beach (850) 234-6541 Office 3911 Highway 2321 (850) 265-3676
Dept. of Interior/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services WorkForce Center 114 E. 9th Street (850)
1612 June Avenue (850) 769-0552 872-4340
District Judge 30 W. Government Street (850) Florida Marine Patrol District Office (located on
763-7459 the Coastal Systems Station) (850) 233-5150
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 5321 W. Department of Revenue Field Office 651 W. 14th
Highway 98 (850) 769-3407 Street (850) 872-4165
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 3457
Airport Road (850) 763-8494
BAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 5321 W.
Highway 98 (850) 785-8751
Bay County 310 W. 6th Street (850) 784-4000
Federal Public Defender 30 W. Government Street
(850) 769-8580 Bay County School Board-Bay District Schools
1311 Balboa Avenue (850) 872-4100
Health & Human Services - Dept. of Social Security
Administration 30 W. Government Street (850) Chamber of Commerce 235 W. 5th Street (850)
872-9360 785-5206
Internal Revenue Service 651-F W. 14th Street Commission Offices 310 W. 6th Street (850)
1-800-829-1040 784-4000
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Atlanta, Health Department 605 N. MacArthur Avenue
Georgia (404) 331-4315 (850) 872-4455
U.S. Post Office 1400 W. Jordan Street Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Regional
Pensacola, Florida (850) 434-9169 Office 3911 Highway 2321 (850) 265-3676
U.S. Secret Service - Panama City Domicile (850) Sheriff's Office 314 Harmon Avenue (850)
265-2083 785-4351
Solid Waste Department (Sanitation) 517 E. 9th
Street (850) 874-6129
STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT
Utilities Department 3400 Transmitter Road
(850) 872-4785
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
3920 Frankford Avenue (850) 872-4250
Department of Corrections 3609 Highway 390 CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
(850) 872-4178
City of Panama City 9 Harrison Avenue (850)
872-3010
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Networking Opportunities
City of Panama City Beach 110 Highway 79
Visit the Career Development & Resource Center
(850) 233-5130
(CDRC), Building 304 - Room 121, for networking
handouts. Call (850-235-5800/DSN 436-5800) or
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitor Bureau
email mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil to make an
415 Beckrich Road (850) 234-6575
appointment for career and employment counseling.
Refer to EMPLOYMENT, Permanent Employment
Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce 415
Resources, Professional Placement Network, for a
Beckrich Road Suite 200 (850) 235-1159/234-3193
networking employment opportunity.
Panama City Police Department 1209 E. 15th
Street (850) 872-3100 Medical And Dental
Panama City Beach Police Department 17110 Medical and Dental Overview
Firenzo (850) 233-5012
Bay County civilian community is served by two
Panama City Public Works 731 Massalina Drive major medical facilities. The Coastal Systems
(850) 872-3170 Station has a small medical clinic, a detachment of
the Pensacola Naval Hospital, and an outpatient VA
Panama City Utility Department 3601 W. 23rd Clinic. Pensacola Naval Hospital is located
Street (850) 872-3191 approximately 100 miles from Panama City.
Panama City Port Authority Port of Panama City Tyndall Air Force Base (TAFB) no longer has
(850) 763-8471 Emergency or Acute Care; Obstetrics; Orthopedic;
ENT; Surgical; or Inpatient services. This has
Panama City Airport Authority Panama City impacted medical resources in this area resulting in
Airport (850) 763-6751 referrals as far away as Kessler AFB. If you are
active duty and become ill after 1600 and cannot wait
until the following work day to be seen at the Coastal
Professional or Occupational Licensing Systems Station (CSS) Branch Medical Clinic,
Teacher Certification Bay County District Schools Tyndall's Primary Care is available by appointment
1311 Balboa Avenue (850) 872-4100 0730-1630 by calling 1-800-824-3454 for active duty until 1900,
Mon-Fri Monday-Friday and 0900-1500, Saturday and
Sunday.
Child Care Certification Early Childhood Services
450 N. Jenks Avenue (850) 872-7551 0800-1700 Currently, if you are active duty and need to seek
Mon-Fri EMERGENCY medical care on the weekends or
after hours, report to an Emergency Room then notify
Home Business/Small Business Start-Up Bay us within 24 hours, either by phone 234-4176/4177 or
County Building Department 640 Mulberry by paging our duty HM at 872-5660.
Avenue (850) 784-4032 To operate a business in
Bay County, you must obtain a Certificate of If you have any questions please do not hesitate to
Occupancy from the Bay County Building call me, HMCS(AW) Dowling at 234-4533 or pager
Department and an annual Occupational License. 1-888-690-0258.
Business Requirements Florida Department of Medical Services/Directory - on
Commerce Division of Economics Development
443 Collins Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-2000 Installation
(850) 488-9357 Florida TOLL FREE: BRANCH MEDICAL CLINIC
1-800-342-0771 This office provides information on
local, state, and federal requirements to start a The Station's Branch Medical Clinic services active
business in Florida. duty members. Family members and retirees who
are NOT enrolled in TRICARE PRIME can be seen
Real Estate Bay County Board of Realtors 1123 on a "space available" basis, between the hours of
Harrison Avenue (850) 763-8078 0730 and 1500 Monday through Friday. Those
patients enrolled in TRICARE PRIME cannot be
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seen in this facility. Patients must have their health combat capability; conduct continuous training to
record with them and a valid ID card if over the age meet both peacetime and wartime commitments;
of 10. Care capability is limited, but routine medical provide or arrange top quality care for all
problems, physicals, lab studies, and basic x-rays can beneficiaries; and maintain a community-wide
be accommodated. wellness program to create an environment of
healththy living.
0730-1500 Mon-Wed & Fri 0730-1130 Thu
Closed Sat/Sun/Holidays The 325th Medical Group was fully accredited in
1994 by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
The Clinic operates as an acute-care medical facility. Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) which is
Staffing consists of one general Medical Officer, six composed of the American College of Physicians,
Hospital Corpsman, and one Civilian Nurse. Active American College of Surgeons, American Medical
Duty members are seen by appointment from Association and the American Hospital Association.
0730-1500 Mon-Wed, Thur 0730-1100, and Fri The laboratory is accredited by the College of
0730-1500. Emergencies seen during work hours American Pathologists and the American Association
are evaluated and referred to the appropriate of Blood Banks. Accreditation by these outstanding
emergent medical care facility. Prescriptions organizations means the 325th Medical Group meets
CANNOT be filled for non-active duty patients if or exceeds nationally developed standards which
written by a civilian physician due to state laws. measure excellence in patient care.
Ambulance: None on Station. Procedures for Priorities: Congressional budget actions limit
obtaining ambulance service and/or emergency resources, resulting in the need to establish priorities
medical treatment is by calling 911. for services. Active duty members are the first
priority of medical services. They are entitled to
VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC receive complete and unqualified treatment. Family
members are the second priority and are entitled to
The VA Clinic is located in Building 387. Plain file medical services, contingent upon the availability of
x-rays and laboratory tests are provided. The clinic space, facilities and the capabilities of the medical
is staffed by two board certified primary care staff.
physicians, a board certified Psychiatrist, two
certified registered nurses, two patient service Appointments: In order to provide the most
assistants and several work study students who work accessibility and timely health care possible, our
in the file room. To register for VA care or schedule outpatient clinics operate on an appointment basis.
an appointment call (850) 235-5101. Unless otherwise indicated, most clinic appointments
are made by calling 283-2778.
Hours: 0800-1630 Mon-Fri When accessing the appointment system, please
listen to the recorded messages for other pertinent
MEDICAL SERVICES/DIRECTORY - OFF information regarding clinic hours, prescription
INSTALLATION (25 MILES FROM CSS) refills, etc. Cancellations may be made 24 hours a
day by calling 283-2778 and pressing the appropriate
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE (TAFB) buttons.
Tyndall AFB and the Panama City area have Sick Call: Active duty members with acute problems
excellent medical and dental facilities. Tyndall's can be seen on a walk-in basis at sick call each
military treatment facility provides primary care for weekday morning (excluding holidays and down
active duty military and their dependents. There is no days) between 0715 and 0745 or by calling Central
emergency room. The community boasts two Appointments at 283-2778 to schedule a same day
hospitals; numerous outpatient surgery centers; appointment.
outpatient treatment centers; and rehabilitative Same Day Acute Appointments: Active duty or
services. All emergency services are accessed by family members can schedule a same-day acute
dialing 911. appointment by calling 283-2778 any time after 0730
and following the instructions on the phone message.
The mission of the 325th Medical Group is to provide
medical and dental care that enables all wing and MEDICAL SERVICES LISTING:
associate units to maximize wartime readiness and
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Medical Services/Directory - on Installation
Clinic POC Number
COASTAL SYSTEMS Dental Clinic (850) 234-4131
STATION - CLINIC
COASTAL SYSTEMS Appointments (850) 234-4177
STATION - CLINIC
COASTAL SYSTEMS Pharmacy (850) 234-4178
STATION - CLINIC
COASTAL SYSTEMS Appointments (850) 235-5101
STATION VA OUTPATIENT
CLINIC
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Appointments 1-800-824-3454
MEDICAL GROUP
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Appointments (850) 283-2778
MEDICAL GROUP
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Dental Clinic (850) 283-7573
MEDICAL GROUP
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Admissions & Disposi (850) 283-7493
MEDICAL GROUP
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Immunization (850) 283-7570
MEDICAL GROUP
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Pharmacy (850) 283-7576
MEDICAL GROUP
TYNDALL AFB - 325TH Pharmacy Automated 1-800-356-5273
MEDICAL GROUP O
Name: Nutritional Medicine
Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and POC: Tyndall Air Force Base
CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs Address: Building 1465
City: Panama City, FL
To receive health benefits,family members must be
Phone: (850) 283-7552
registered in the DEERS database. To register, call
the Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), Comments:
Provides counseling on weight control, proper diet
DEERS/ID card section, (850) 235-5525.
maintenance, healthy eating habits, etc. Training
classes are provided on cholesterol control, weight
Wellness Program (CSS)
reduction, diets for diabetics, pre-natal nutrition
(these classes require that you be referred by a
The "Fresh Start Program," sponsored by the
medical provider); high-fiber general nutrition class
American Cancer Society is available to active duty
and the commissary food tours are available on a
members and their families and civil service
walk-in basis. Hours: 0730-1600 Mon-Fri
employees.
Name: Branch Medical Clinic Wellness Program Name: TRICARE Plus of Florida
Address: Building 148, Coastal Systems Station City: Panama City, FL
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Phone: (850) 784-7979
Phone: (850) 234-4177 (DSN 436)
Comments: Name: Tobacco Cessation Classes
Offers variety of programs to lead a healthier Address: Tyndall Air Force Base
lifestyle. Call for program information. Hours: City: Panama City, FL 32403--5428
0730-1130 & 1300-1600 Mon-Fri Phone: (850) 283-3793 (DSN 523)
Proximity to site: 25 miles
Comments:
Call for more information.
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Community Hospitals Dental Services/Directory - on Installation
24-Hour Emergency Service.... : 911 The Station's Dental Clinic is staffed with one dentist
and 3 dental technicians, who provide dental services
Name: Bay Medical Center for active duty military members. For special cases,
Address: 615 N. Bonita Avenue active duty members may be referred to Tyndall AFB
City: Panama City, FL or NAS Pensacola.
Phone: (850) 769-1511
Proximity to site: 7.5 miles Due to active duty treatment requirements, family
Comments: members and retirees are seen only for emergency
24-Hour Emergency Service.... : 911 treatment on a stand-by basis. Family members
must use the TRICARE - Family Member Dental
Name: Columbia Gulf Coast Medical Center Plan (FMDP). For retirees there is also the
Address: 449 W. 23rd Street TRICARE Retiree Dental Program.
City: Panama City, FL
Phone: (850) 769-8341
Proximity to site: 4 miles
Comments:
24-Hour Emergency Service.... : 911
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation
Clinic POC Number
Naval Dental Center - Branch Building 148 (850) 234-4131/4984
Dental Clinic
Islands, and Canada. For more information call
Family Member Dental Plan (888) 838-8737.
Questions concerning enrollment in the TRICARE
Name: TRICARE-FAMILY MEMBER DENTAL
Family Member Dental Plan should be directed to the
PLAN (FMDP)
Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) (850)
235-5029. This Office will handle your enrollment POC: CSS Branch Dental Clinic
in this program Address: Building 148
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Questions concerning treatment information, cost for Phone: (850) 234-4131 (DSN 436)
dental services, list of dentists in local area, filing Comments:
dental insurance claims, forms, etc., should be Hours: 0730-1500 Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri
directed to (850) 234-4131. For a listing of dentists 0730-1600 Tue
participating in the TRICARE Dental Plan, call
1-800-866-8499. Name: Enrollment in TRICARE Dental Plan
POC: Personnel Support Detachment (PSD)
INTRODUCING THE TRICARE RETIREE Address: Building 386, Coastal Systems Station
DENTAL PROGRAM City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5029 (DSN 436)
Public Law 104-201 and Public Law 105-56 Comments:
established a dental insurance program for uniformed Hours: 0730-1600 Mon-Wed & Fri;
service retirees, certain unremarried surviving 0800-1600 Thu
spouses, and their eligible family members. This
voluntary dental plan with self-paid premiums is
administered by the DDP Delta division of Delta
Dental Plan of California and covers extensive dental
care for enrollees. Services will be provided in the
50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
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Housing For those of you who are assigned on a short-term
basis (3-6 months), there is a variety of listings
available, many of which are totally furnished and
Housing Overview include utilities. During the autumn months,
The CSS Housing Welcome Center provides housing beachfront rentals are reasonable, but for short-term
information on the rental or sale of facilities within a accommodation only.
one hour commute of the Station. These facilities
include houses, apartments, condominiums, mobile When renting off the Station, be certain that your
homes, and room-mate units. Computerized listings contract includes the Housing Welcome Center's
of rentals are available to all active duty personnel, special "Military Clause." This clause will allow
retirees, DOD civilians, and their family members. termination of the lease with a 30-day advance
Rental Listings change on a daily basis. If you have written notice when military orders are received or
not already received a CSS Welcome Aboard when on-Station housing becomes available.
Package (WAP), call (850) 234-4248/DSN 436-4248
or toll free 888-382-4559, and request one be sent to Name: Housing Welcome Center
you. The WAP contains rental and sales information POC: Housing Referral Specialists
as well as hotels and motels that give special rates to Address: Building 304, 6703 W. Hwy. 98
military/government personnel. City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 234-4248/4898 or toll free
Seasonal factors greatly affect the off-Station housing 888-382-4559
market because the Station is located on Panama City FAX: (850) 235-5814
Beach (a tourist community). Canadians visit in the DSN Phone: 436-4248/4898
winter months and thousands of other vacationers DSN FAX: 436-5814
visit during the summer. Although it is difficult to E-Mail: carteram@ncsc.navy.mil
find furnished units during the summer, a few
individuals prefer military tenants and are willing to
hold their units for military personnel during the peak
tourist season.
Housing Allowances
BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR QUARTERS (BAQ)
As a rule, there is a fair selection of long term,
unfurnished dwellings available in the civilian WITH DEPENDENTS WITHOUT
community. The average rental rates for a 3 DEPENDENTS OFFICER ENLISTED
bedroom, 2 bath single dwelling (a nice, middle-class OFFICER ENLISTED
home) is approximately $700-850 per month.
Apartment units, duplexes, etc. are less expensive. W-1 $501 E-1 $361 W-1 $380
Lesser priced and more expensive homes are also E-1 $202 W-2 579 E-2 361 W-2
available. 454 E-2 227 W-3 629 E-3 379
W-3 512 E-3 279 W-4 687 E-4
Typically, it is extremely difficult to find vacancies 408 W-4 609 E-4 285 O-1E 575
for individuals who own pets. Unfortunately, many E-5 469 O-1E 427 E-5 327
previous pet owners have allowed their pets to O-2E 623 E-6 521 O-2E 496
become nuisances, and property management E-6 355 0-3E 690 E-7 564
personnel are reluctant to rent to individuals with O-3E 584 E-7 392 O-1 490 E-8
pets. All personnel should be prepared to pay a 608 O-1 361 E-8 459 O-2 548
non-refundable pet fee ranging from $150-$300 per E-9 659 O-2 429 E-9 500 O-3
pet in addition to a security deposit. 642 O-3 541 O-4 776
O-4 675 O-5 881 O-5
The Housing Welcome Center also maintains listings 728 O-6 914 O-6 756
of rentals which accommodate short-term personnel. O-7 1015 O-7 824
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Housing Allowances
Housing allowance information is available from the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation
Allowance Committee's Web Site:
Rates and Allowances Home Page http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/rateinfo.html
Basic Allowance for Housing http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/bah.html
Overseas Housing Allowance http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/allooha.html
Government Housing 2 Bedrooms:
Enlisted - 4 Units
ON STATION HOUSING:
CSS has 65 units of on-Station housing (15 officer
BACHELOR QUARTERS:
units and 50 E1-E9 enlisted units). Enlisted
personnel can expect a minimum waiting period of
The Seashore Inn, winner of the 1997 ADM Zumwalt
12 to 18 months, but officer housing is less in
Five Star Award, is available to house all DoD
demand and waiting periods vary. If military
employees on official travel, eligible military
families desire on-Station housing, the military
travelers and their dependents, and eligible retired
member must provide the Housing Welcome Center
military members on space available basis. The
with a completed Application for Military Family
three buildings of the Seashore Inn BQ house both
Housing (DD Form 1746), one copy of their
permanent party and transient members. CSS does
Permanent Change of Station orders, and a current
not have a Navy Lodge.
copy of their Dependency Application/Record of
Emergency Data (NAVPERS 1070).
The Seashore Inn includes 47 BOQ suites (5 VIP
Suites), 16 CPO suites, 197 BEQ rooms and 53 CBQ
The effective date of the application on the waiting
rooms. Military service members not on official
list will be the date of detachment from the departing
orders to the Station may utilize the BOQ, CPO
duty station, provided the completed application
suites, and CBQ rooms on a space available basis for
package is received within 30 days of the date you
up to 30 days. Accompanied PCS members on
sign in to your new duty station. Completed
official orders may utilize the CBQ rooms, which
application packages received after the 30-day period
sleep four and have access to common area kitchens,
will be effective the date of the package is received in
for up to 60 days as temporary lodging. BOQ costs
the Housing Welcome Center. To speak with a
range from $13 - $20 per night. CPO suites and
Housing representative, contact the a Housing
CBQ rooms are $13.00 per night. Extra person
Referral Specialist at (850) 234-4248/DSN 436-4248
charges apply to all BOQ, CPO, and CBQ room
(toll free 1-888-382-4559). For extraordinary or
types. BEQ rooms cost $5.50 - $13.00 per night.
unusual requirements, contact the Housing Officer at
All BOQ suites are quipped with full kitchenettes.
(850) 235-5808/DSN 436-5808.
Services available to guests include baby cribs, a big
screen movie lounge, laundry facilities, video
Upon arrival, contact the Housing Welcome Center
checkouts, computer room, game room, common area
for information concerning motels/hotels that offer
kitchens, ATM, weight room, and vending areas.
special rates to military/DOD personnel. To speak
Pets are not allowed in BQ facilities.
to a Housing representataive regarding advance hotel
Building 304 is available for transient lodging and
information, contact the Housing Referral Specialist
provides 55 rooms.
at (850) 234-4248, (toll free 1-888-382-4559).
When calling for reservations, please specify whether
MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING:
you are traveling on official orders or are interested
in space available lodging. For 24-hour
4 Bedrooms:
reservations, call (850) 234-4217 or DSN 436-4217.
Enlisted - 4 Units
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE:
3 Bedrooms:
Junior Officer - 7 Units
Temporary Lodging at Tyndall Air Force Base is
Enlisted - 42 Units
available to Navy personnel on a space-available
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basis, usually on a day-to-day availability. Tyndall Name: Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF)
is located approximately 30 minutes (25 miles) from POC: Tyndall Air Force Base
the Coastal Systems Station. See Record Listing for City: Panama City, FL
more information. Phone: (850) 283-4210/3149 (DSN 523)
Proximity to site: 25 miles
For additional information see Related Subject: Comments:
Relocation Services; Billeting. There are 40 TLF units with fully-equipped
kitchens, at $20 per day. No pet are allowed. A
Name: Housing Welcome Center list of kennels is available at the front desk upon
POC: Housing Referral Specialist request. For reservations and information, contact
Address: Bldg. 304 the Billeting Office with a copy of official orders.
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Check-in time is 1400 hours and check-out is 1200
Phone: (850) 234-4248 hours.
FAX: (850) 235-5814
DSN Phone: 436-4248
DSN FAX: 436-5814 Community Housing
E-Mail: carteram@ncsc.navy.mil Rates could be higher during the seasonal period
WWW Link: http://cssweb/housing from May-August.
Comments:
Housing Welcome Center Toll Free #: Apartment Home Rentals
888-382-4559 Rentals
Hours: 0700-1600 Mon-Thu lBR: $485-650 2BR: $600-700 3BR: $800-900
0700-1500 Fri 4BR: $750-1000
Name: Sand Dollar Inn (BOQ/BAQ) Home Mobile Home
POC: TAFB Billeting Office Purchase Purchase
Address: Tyndall Air Force Base, Bldg. 1332
City: Panama City, FL 2BR $45-100K $15-40K
Phone: (850) 283-4210/3149 3BR $60-170K $20-45K
DSN Phone: 523-4210/3149 4BR $70-200K $22-47K
Proximity to site: 25 miles
Comments: Name: Housing Welcome Center
TAFB has 235 BOQ rooms at a cost of $8-$14 per POC: Housing Referral Spe Relocation
day; 700 BAQ rooms at $7 per day. Address: Bldg. 304
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Name: Seashore Inn Bachelor Quarters Phone: (850) 234-4248 or 800-382-4559
POC: BEQ/BOQ Front Desk FAX: (850) 235-5814
Address: BEQ: Bldg. 484 Vernon Avenue DSN Phone: 436-4248
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 DSN FAX: 436-5814
Phone: (850) 236-2500/Reservations: (850) E-Mail: carteram@ncsc.navy.mil
234-4217 (DSN 436)
FAX: BOQ: (850) 235-5440/BEQ: (850) 234-4991
(DSN) 436 Utilities
Comments:
Security deposits for electrical and natural gas are
Hours : 24 hours a day
waived for military personnel who are assigned to
Panama City. In order to take advantage of these
waivers, military personnel must fill out the waiver
forms at the Housing Welcome Center, and housing
personnel will fax these forms to the appropriate
office. Unfortunately our agreements with the
utilitiy companies are not extended to military
spouses, retirees, or Department of Defense
personnel.
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Name: Lynn Haven Water Department
There are several companies that provide utilities for POC: Information Assistance
the Bay County area. Your individual utility charges Address: 825 Ohio Avenue
may vary according to type and usage for your City: Lynn Haven, FL 32444
particular dwelling. Phone: (850) 265-2121
Proximity to site: 8 miles
Comments:
Service Charge: $30.00 (non-refundable)
SPRING AND FALL MONTHS $115-$125 $110.00 will be due at the time the water is
per month (+/-) turned on.
SUMMER MONTHS $130-$230 Name: News Herald
per month (+/-)
POC: Circulation Desk
Address: 503 W. 11th Street
City: Panama City, FL
The CSS Housing Welcome Center, Gulf Power Phone: (850) 763-7621
Company and West Florida Gas Company have Proximity to site: 4 miles
negotiated an agreement to waive the electrical/gas Comments:
deposits ($150.00 and $75.00, respectively) for active Rates: $10.65 each 4 weeks for home
duty military assigned to Panama City. These active delivery (7 days)
duty personnel are not required to go to Gulf Call for other rates and service.
Power/West Florida Gas to obtain service. Stop by
the Housing Welcome Center to fill out forms for Name: Panama City Beach Water Department
these services. POC: Information Assistance
Address: 110 S. Arnold Road (Hwy 79)
Name: COMCAST Cable City: Panama City Beach, FL 32413
POC: New Sales Desk Phone: (850) 233-5100
Address: 1316 Harrison Avenue Proximity to site: 10 miles
City: Panama City, FL Comments:
Phone: (850) 769-0392 Hook-up fees: Varies
Proximity to site: 5 miles
Name: Panama City Water Department
Name: Gulf Power Company POC: Information Assistance
POC: Information Desk Address: 9 Harrison Avenue
Address: 1230 E. 15th Street City: Panama City, FL
City: Panama City, FL Phone: (850) 872-3166
Phone: (850) 785-4611or 1-800-225-5797 Proximity to site: 5 miles
Proximity to site: 7 miles Comments:
Comments: Deposit will be due at the time water is
Connection Fee: $16.00 turned on. This amount may vary in some
Connection Fee is billed separately - usually 3-4 rental property if water or garbage is paid by
days after service is turned on. Military waiver for landlord. No Military Waiver.
deposit accepted.
Name: Knology
POC: New Sales Desk
Address: 13200 Back Beach Road
City: Panama City Beach, FL
Phone: (850) 235-1113
Proximity to site: 6 miles
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Name: People's Gas Company The CDRC also maintains the Station Loan Locker.
POC: Information Assistance Loan locker household items available for temporary
Address: 301 Maple Avenue checkout include: futons, love seat sofas, folding
City: Panama City, FL table with chairs, irons/ironing boards, alarm clocks,
Phone: (850) 872-6100 telephones, dish kits, dinnerware, flatware, coffee
Proximity to site: 5 miles pots, toasters, slow cookers, vacuum cleaners,
Comments: brooms/mops, child card seats, strollers, play pens,
LP Deposit fee: $55.00 etc. Call or email the CDRC for more information.
LP Cut-on fee: $20.00 (If gas is already on
in residence, fee is only $15.00) The CSS Welcome Center, Building 304, offers
"One-Stop-Shopping" for your relocation needs. Be
Military waiver for deposit accepted. sure to visit these officer:
Name: Southern Bell Company Career Development & Resource Center (Relocation,
POC: Information Assistance Spouse Employment and Transition Assistance, and
Information and Referral.) - Room 121
City: Panama City, FL
Phone: (850) 780-2355 (recorded messages)
Housing Office - Front Lobby & Room 124
Name: Springfield Water Department Personal Property Office (Inbound Household Goods
Address: 3529 E. 3rd Street & POV Shipment) - Room 137 Claims - Room 139
City: Springfield, FL
Phone: (850) 872-7570 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Room 133
Comments:
Service Charge: $20.00 Counseling Service Center (Clinical Social Worker) -
$100.00 will be due at the time water is Room 125
turned on.
Chaplain's Office/Base Chapel - Room 131
Relocation Services
Each Station Unit Administrative Office (i.e., CSS,
NEDU, NDSTC, USCG) has their own individual
Relocation Services Overview Indoctrination Programs and Newcomer Briefs,
The Career Development & Resource Center providing information on the Station and their unit of
(CDRC) should be one of your first stops when you assignment.)
arrive on-Station. The CDRC administers the
Relocation Assistance Program (RAP), which For additional information, see Relocation Services;
provides services and resources to newly assigned Household Goods In-Bound and Out-Bound
personnel and their families. The CDRC can Shipments.
provide new arrivals with a variety of information on
the Coastal Systems Station and the local community. Name: CSS Indoctrination Program
The CDRC is the point of contact for CSS Welcome POC: Military Support Office (MSO)
Aboard Packages and also maintains a Worldwide Address: Building 500
Navy WAP library. City: Panama City, FL
Phone: (850) 235-5284
To obtain a Coastal Systems Station (CSS) Welcome DSN Phone: 436-5284
Aboard Package call the CDRC at (850)
235-5800/DSN 436-5800 or email
mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil. The Welcome Aboard
Package contains Station and community information
(i.e. local and state maps, menu & restaraunt guides,
visitor guides and brochures). Other CDRC services
include SITES Packages for CSS and other military
installations worldwide, Spouse Employment (SEAP)
and Information and Referral (I&R).
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Name: Career Development & Resource Center Name: NEDU Indoctrination Program
(CDRC) POC: Administration Unit
POC: Relocation Bldg. 304/Room 121 Address: Bldg. 321
Address: 6703 West Hwy 98, Bldg. 304 City: Panama City, FL
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001 Phone: (850) 230-3100
Phone: (850) 235-5800 DSN Phone: 436-3100
FAX: (850) 235-5673
DSN Phone: 436-5800 Name: Personal Property Office
DSN FAX: 436-5673 POC: Transportation Assistant
E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil Address: Bldg. 304
WWW Link: City: Panama City, FL 32407
http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid Phone: (850) 234-4317
=23 FAX: 850-234-4356
Comments: DSN Phone: 436-44317
The CDRC administers the Relocation Assistance DSN FAX: 436-4356
Program (RAP), Worldwide Welcome Aboard E-Mail: wellsmj@ncsc.navy.mil
Package Library, "Smooth Move" orientations,
Loan Locker, and provides information and referral
assistance. If you have questions, ask your
Relocation Assistance
Relocation Office to email our office for assistance.
The Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) provides
Name: Housing Welcome Center Pre-Move and Post-Smooth Move Orientation
POC: Housing Referral Specialist Moving Planners, CSS Welcome Aboard Packets
Address: Bldg. 304 (WAP), Worldwide Navy WAP Library, Loan
Locker, Overseas briefings, Resource Library,
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001
Standard Installation Topic Exchange System
Phone: (850) 234-4248
(SITES) database, and numerous other handouts to
FAX: (850) 235-5814
make your relocation a pleasant and stress-free
DSN Phone: 436-4248 experience.
DSN FAX: 436-5814
E-Mail: carteram@ncsc.navy.mil The Career Development & Resource Center
Comments: (CDRC) Staff can assist you with spouse
Housing Welcome Center Toll Free Phone #: employment, transition assistance and community
888-382-4559. resource information. The CDRC can also provide
referrals for counseling related topics such as family
Name: NDSTC Indoctrination Program advocacy and stress and financial management
POC: CMC Office counseling.
Address: Building 350
City: Panama City, FL In Transit Emergencies
Phone: (850) 235-5268
No matter how well you plan your move,
DSN Phone: 436-5268
emergencies can happen. Before you depart, make
Comments: sure you have all your important papers with
Separate Indoc Programs are schedules for Staff and
you--not packed and on the moving van. Make a list
Students.
of telephone numbers of key points of contacts at
your new duty station. Include this list among your
important papers. Important phones numbers could
For housing and personal property information at
be the Command Duty Officer, your sponsor, new
the Coastal Systems Station, see listing below:
unit number--these can be invaluable in case of an
emergency while in transit.
The American Red Cross is always available for
emergency aid. Also check to see if there is a
military installation in the area which may have a
Family Service Center or Navy Relief Office that can
assist you.
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If you have financial management problems, the
Name: American Red Cross - Central Panhandle following individuals and agencies can provide
Chapter assistance:
Address: 430 East 15th Street
City: Panama City, FL 32405 NAVY COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS
Phone: (850) 763-6587 (Regular & Emergency #)
Comments: Name: Coastal Systems Station
Hours: 0800-1530 POC: Command Financial Specialist
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Name: Navy Relief (CSS) Phone: (850) 235-5903
Address: Bldg. 304 DSN Phone: 436-5903
City: Panama City, FL
Phone: (850) 235-5190 (DSN 436) Name: Financial Preparedness/Management
Assistance
POC: Career Development & Resource Center
Financial Preparedness (CDRC)
Address: Bldg. 304
The Station is located on the west side of the
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001
Hathaway Bridge, placing it in the Panama City
Phone: (850) 235-5800/5510
Beach resort area. Although the surrounding
FAX: (850) 235-5673
communities may not be considered high cost living
areas, military members are often surprised by the DSN Phone: 436-5800/5510
initial outlay of dollars required to get settled in this DSN FAX: 436-5673
area. Military personnel assigned to this Station do E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil
not receive COLA. Waiting time for government WWW Link: http://www.ncsc.navy.mil
housing usually averages 12-18 months; therefore, Comments:
families are required to rent "temporary" housing The FTO Information and Referral Assistance
until Station quarters are available. In addition, the Program provides military and community financial
station has a limited number of both Officer (15) and management information and referrals.
Enlisted (50) quarters.
Name: Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center
All newly assigned personnel must report to the (NDSTC)
Station Housing Welcome Center prior to entering POC: Command Financial Specialist
into a lease for off-Station housing. Contact the Address: Bldg. 350
Housing Welcome Center for information on housing City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
availability, costs, and utility deposit/fees, (850) Phone: (850) 235-5222/5223
234-4248/DSN 436-4248 or toll free DSN Phone: 436-5222/5223
1-888-382-4559.
Name: Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU)
Seasonal factors greatly affect the off-Station housing POC: Administration Unit
market due to the influx of summer tourists. Contact Address: Bldg. 321
the Housing Welcome Center for information City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
concerning motels/hotels that offer special rates to Phone: (850) 230-3100
military people. For on-Station temporary lodging DSN Phone: 436-3100
information, call BOQ/BEQ Billeting Office (850)
234-4217/4556. Military personnel on PCS orders
can utilize the BOQ/BEQ facilities on a
space-available basis. Refer to Relocation Services;
Billeting for additional information.
There is no Commissary located on the Station. The
nearest commissary is located at Tyndall AFB,
approximately 25 miles east of CSS. Statistics show
that military families save 30% on their food bills by
shopping at government commissaries.
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Name: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Service members are still eligible for worldwide
Address: Bldg. 304 assignments.
City: Panama City, FL
Phone: (850) 235-5190, 234-4920 Name: Branch Medical Clinic
FAX: (850) 230-7027 POC: EFMP Advisor
DSN Phone: 436-5190/4920 Address: Bldg. 148
Comments: Phone: (850) 234-4177 (DSN 436)
Hours: 0800-1400 Mon-Fri Comments:
by appointment only Hours: 0730-1130 1300-1600
Mon-Wed/Fri
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide 0730-1130 Thu
financial assistance in interest free loans and grants
to active duty and retired military families to meet Name: Military Support Office
immediate needs (food, rent, utilities, deposits, etc.), POC: CSS Career Counselor
emergency leave, funeral expenses, medical and Address: Bldg. 500
dental care, auto repairs, pay problems and disaster Phone: (850) 234-4514 (DSN 436)
assistance. The Society also provides assistance to Comments:
widows under the Culvert fund. If you need Hours: 0800-1530
assistance, please call the Station's Navy-Marine
Corps Relief Society Office. Personnel must
present a current ID card.
Household Goods In-Bound Shipments
Name: Personnel Support Services Activity Newcomers to CSS are required to contact the
Detachment (PSD) Personal Property Office (PPO) immediately upon
POC: Command Financial Specialist arrival and provide a contact address, telephone
number and delivery address as soon as one has been
Address: Bldg. 386
established. Be prepared to accept delivery of your
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
property as soon as it arrives. This will prevent
Phone: (850) 234-4423
additional handling, reduce possible loss/damage, and
DSN Phone: 436-4423 eliminate unnecessary storage expenses. Household
goods are placed into storage on arrival if members
have not made contact with the PPO. Members are
Exceptional Family Member Program provided assistance in tracing shipments from point
(EFMP) of origin to destination. DO NOT CALL THE
This program is a mandatory enrollment program that CARRIER! Delivery of household goods to
works with other military and civilian agencies to member's residence is coordinated by the PPO to
provide comprehensive and coordinated medical, satisfy both member and carrier. To obtain status of
educational, housing, community support, and inbound household goods, call the PPO. Ask the
personal services to families with special needs. PPO for the DOD pamphlet, "It's Your Move."
An exceptional family member is a family member Name: Personal Property Office (PPO)
(child or adult) with any physical, emotional, POC: Transportation Assistant
developmental, or intellectual disability that requires Address: Bldg. 304
special treatment, therapy, education, training, or City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001
counseling. Phone: (850) 234-4317
FAX: (850) 234-4356
Contact your Command Career Counselor for DSN Phone: 436-4317
information and referral. Enrollment in EFMP does DSN FAX: 436-4356
not adversely affect service members, and data used E-Mail: wellsmj@ncsc.navy.mil
in the program is not made available to selection Comments:
boards. Enrollment allows detailers to consider Hours: 0900-1600 Mon-Fri by appointment only
these special needs in the assignment process. When
possible, service members are assigned to an area
where the medical and special education needs of
their exceptional family members can be met.
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Household Goods Out-Bound Shipments under the provisions of the Joint Federal Travel
Regulation (JFTR). The allowance includes the
See your current installation Personal Property
weight of household goods shipped, placed in
Office.
storage, or sent as unaccompanied baggage.
Household Goods Claims The member is responsible for staying within this
The claims representative is in the office each allowance. Any amount exceeding the maximum
Wednesday to process claims. If household goods weight allowance must be paid by the service
are lost or damaged, you have the right to file claims member. Estimating the weight of household goods
against both the carrier and the US Government. is very important. You should make this estimate
early since the PPO Counselor will ask how much
The Personal Propety Office (PPO) provides weight you will be shipping on your first visit.
counseling on procedures to be followed in
submitting claims for damaged/lost items and An easy and fairly dependable method for making the
assistance in the preparation of the claims package. estimate is to figure 1,000 pounds per room (not
The PPO also conducts inspections of member's including storage rooms or bathrooms) and then add
household goods when claims are submitted, the estimated weight of large appliances, items in the
reviews/processes claims, and submits claims garage, storage rooms, basement, etc. To re-check
packages to the Naval Legal Office, Pensacola, for your figures during the moving process, count the
adjudication and payment. Additionally, the PPO number of items on the inventory form used by the
serves as mediator between the service member and carrier. Then multiply the number by 40 pounds.
the commercial carrier. To file a claim, the service
member must initiate a DD Form 1840 no later than If, while your goods are being packed and loaded,
70 days after delivery of shipment. Members may there is evidence the shipment will exceed your
take up to 2 years to file the actual claim. Please call weight allowance, you may want to call the PPO for
the claims representative Ms. Fudge prior to turning assistance. The Transportation Assistant can
in your DD Form 1840R and claim packet, and be estimate the costs associated with your excess
aware that the representative is often out of the office weight. This should assist you in being prepared for
performing inspections. charges you will be assessed. IF YOU ARE
SEPARATING FROM THE SERVICE AND WILL
Read and study the DOD brochure, "It's Your Move" NOT REMAIN IN AN ACTIVE PAY STATUS,
provided by the PPO, for a thorough understanding of EXCESS COSTS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE
the claims process. OF MOVING YOUR SHIPMENT.
Name: Personal Property Office (PPO) The following weight allowances are provided for
POC: Claims Inspector your information, but when relocating, weight
Address: Bldg. 304 allowances should always be verified with the PPO at
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 CSS.
Phone: (850) 234-4434
FAX: (850) 234-4356 NOTE: Weight Allowances are two-tiered at the
DSN Phone: 436-4434 grade of E4
DSN FAX: 436-4356
*E4 Weight Allowance that have less 2 years or less:
with dependents - 7,000 lbs. without
dependents - 3,500 lbs.
Household Goods Weight Allowances
Each pay grade has its own weight allowance, which *E4 Weight Allowances with more than 2 years:
is the maximum weight that can be moved at with dependents - 8,000 lbs. without
government expense. This allowance is established dependents - 7,000 lbs.
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Household Goods Weight Allowances
Grade Allowance w/Dependents Allowance wo/Dependents
E1 5,000 1,500
E2 5,000 1,500
E3 5,000 2,000
E4 *7,000 *3,500
E5 9,000 7,000
E6 11,000 8,000
E7 12,500 10,500
E8 13,500 11,000
E9 14,500 12,000
W-1 12,000 10,000
W-2 13,500 12,500
W-3 14,500 13,000
W-4 17,000 14,000
O-1 12,000 10,000
O-2 13,500 12,500
O-3 14,500 13,000
O-4 17,000 14,000
O-5 17,500 16,000
O-6+ 18,000 18,000
Name: Personal Property Office (PPO)
POV In-Bound Shipments POC: Transportation Assistant
On arrival at your new duty station, contact the Address: Bldg. 304
Personal Property Office. For more information on City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
privately owned vehicle, in-bound and out-bound Phone: (850) 234-4317
shipments, contact the above for more information, FAX: (850) 234-4356
and read pages 22-27 of the brochure "It's Your DSN Phone: 436-4317
Move" and the DOD GEN 42 brochure, "Shipping DSN FAX: 436-4356
Your POV." The PPO can provide you copies of E-Mail: wellsmj@ncsc.navy.mil
these brochures.
Name: Personal Property Office (PPO) POV Claims
POC: Transportation Assistant Contact the CSS Personal Property Office (PPO) (see
Address: Bldg. 304 listings above) for information on your POV claims.
City: Panama City, FL
Phone: (850) 234-4317
Pet Boarding/Kennels
FAX: (850) 234-4356
DSN Phone: 436-4317 There are no pet boarding/kennel facilities on the
DSN FAX: 436-4356 Station. For additional information, refer to
RELOCATION SERVICES, Veterinary Services.
E-Mail: wellsmj@ncsc.navy.mil
Pet Licensing
POV Out-Bound Shipments No pet licensing is required in this area.
Contact your current installation's Personal Property
Office for information on out-bound POV shipments. Pet Quarantines
Bay County requires that an animal that has bitten
someone and cannot show proof of rabies inoculation
must be quarantined for 10 days in a licensed facility,
i.e., the Humane Society or a licensed veterinary
office. Refer to RELOCATION SERVICES,
Veterinary Services for services in the local area.
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Veterinary Services
New officer arrivals report directly to building 389
Although there are no veterinary services or facilities
and enlisted report to building 484 to get orders
on the Coastal Systems Station, you may use the
stamped with date and time of arrival.
Tyndall Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic.
Service members report to PSD (Bldg. 386) on
TAFB Veterinary Clinic
arrival to get personnel and financial records
established. Service members report to this
Pets are seen by appointment only. Supplies,
Command in duty uniform. Uniform of the Day
however, can be purchased anytime during duty
information is provided by PSD upon request.
hours. Professional staff can assist with ear
When departing PSD, member reports to the
infections, skin disorders, parasites, vaccinations,
Administrative Office of the activity to which they
health certificates, allergies, respiratory
are assigned. This office provides newcomer
infections,and many other treatments. A full line of
orientation and indoctrination information.
products are available from heartworm preventatives
to special shampoos and skin products. There is no
The Military Support Office (Bldg. 500) provides
"office" fee, and services are tax-free. There is a
new CSS arrivals a Station Check-in Sheet and an
$2.00 user fee added to your total bill each time you
indoctrination brief.
visit the clinic. For the safety of your children, it is
requested that no children under the age of 12 be
After reporting to PSD, NDSTC Students and Staff
brought to the clinic.
should go directly to NDSTC's Administration Office
(Bldg. 350) to obtain a check-in sheet.
Additionally, there are over 11 animal
hospitals/clinics in the area. Callaway Animal
Personnel assigned to NEDU should report directly to
Hospital and the Panama City Animal Hospital and
NEDU Administration Office (Bldg. 321) prior to
Equine Center are the only two in the area that
reporting to PSD.
service horses and farm livestock.
Veterinary hospitals and boarding facilities located Name: BQ Billeting
near the Base are the Animal Care Center Address: Bldg. 484
(235-2877), and the Animal Hospital of Panama City Phone: (850) 234-4217 (DSN 436)
Beach (233-7091). For a complete listing of area Comments:
boarding/grooming facilities, please consult the local Hours: 24 hrs. a day
telephone directory yellow pages.
Name: Military Support Office (MSO)
Name: Tyndall Veterinary Clinic Address: Bldg. 500
Address: 903 Beacon Beach Road Phone: (850) 234-4362 (DSN 436)
City: Panama City, FL Comments:
Phone: (850) 283-2434 Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Thu
Comments: 0800-1200 Fri
Hours: 0800-1530 (Mon - Fri)
Name: Naval Diving & Salvage Training Center
(NDSTC)
Pet Transportation Address: Bldg. 350
Phone: (850) 235-5219
Contact your current installation's Personal Property DSN Phone: 436-5219
Office for instructions for transporting pets.
Comments:
Hours: 0630-1530 Mon-Fri
PCS Reporting Procedures
All new arrivals are assigned a sponsor to provide Name: Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU)
assistance with the PCS move. NDSTC students are Address: Bldg. 321
not normally assigned sponsors. If you are making a Phone: (850) 230-3100 (DSN 436)
PCS relocation and have not been assigned a sponsor Comments:
from your new Command, call the number listed Hours: 0700-1530 Mon-Fri
below for your Command. Sponsors supply
members with complete inprocessing information.
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Name: Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) Military service members not on official orders to the
Address: Bldg. 386 Station may utilize the BOQ, CPO suites, and CBQ
Phone: (850) 235-5029 rooms on a space available basis for up to 30 days.
DSN Phone: 436-5029 Accompanied PCS members on official orders may
Comments: utilize the CBQ rooms, which sleep four and have
Hours: 0800-1500 Mon-Fri access to common area kitchens, for up to 60 days as
temporary lodging. BOQ costs range form $13 - $20
per night. CPO suites and CBQ rooms are $13.00
per night. Extra person charges apply to all BOQ,
Separation Procedures CPO, and CBQ room types. All BOQ suites are
For service members separating/retiring from the quipped with full kitchenettes. Services available to
Navy or military service, contact the Transition guests include baby cribs, a big screen movie lounge,
Program Manager or your Command Career laundry facilities, video checkouts, computer room,
Counselor to start your transition process. To give game room, common area kitchens, ATM, weight
the greatest benefit from the Transition Assistance room, and vending areas. Pets are not allowed in
Management Program, members should begin their BQ facilities.
transition at least 12 months prior to
planned/scheduled separation/retirement. When calling for reservations, please specify whether
you are traveling on official orders or are interested
For members separating under early retirement or in in space available lodging. For 24-hour
a non-voluntary status, there are some mandatory reservations, call (850) 234-4217 or DSN 436-4217.
requirements that can affect benefits and retirement No Space A reservations.
pay entitlements. Contact your Command Career
Counselor or the Career Development & Resource There are 22 campsites with water, electrical, and
Center (CDRC) for information. sewage hookups. Campsites can be reserved by
active duty and retired military 6 months in advance
Name: Career Development & Resource Center and be held for up to 90 days. After 90 days, you
(CDRC) must vacate for 72 hours. DON civilians should call
Address: Bldg. 304 for current reservation requirements and costs. Cost
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 for sites is $10 per day, E5 & below, or $230 per
Phone: (850) 235-5800 month. To stay longer is based on a month-to-month
FAX: (850) 235-5673 basis if there is no waiting list. Pets are allowed in
DSN Phone: 436-5800 the Camp Sites, but are not allowed in the MWR
DSN FAX: 436-5673 mobile units.
E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil
WWW Link: There are 3 self-contained, park-model units that can
http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid be rented for up to 30 days. These trailers sleep 4
=23 people, are completely furnished, and may be
reserved by active duty and retired military members
Name: Veterans Service Office - Bay County 6 months in advance. These are sometimes used by
Address: 308 W. 7th Street personnel for temporary lodging and are available for
City: Panama City, FL 32401 rent. Cost is $35 per day for E5 and below, $40 for
Phone: (850) 784-4044 E6 and above and $50 for DON civilians. Call
FAX: (850) 784-6181 MWR for reservations or additional information.
Comments:
For a listing of hotels/motels and other temporary
Hours: 0730-1630 M-F Panama City
lodgings in the community, call the Housing
0800-1200 Wed Panama City Beach City
Welcome Center. This office has made BQ
Hall
arrangements with local hotels/motels for special
rates for military personnel. Additionally, contact
the Housing Welcome Center prior to obtaining
Billeting temporary housing. They can provide you with a
The Seashore Inn, winner of the 1997 ADM Zumwalt sales and use tax exemption form. This form allows
Five Star Award, is comprised of three buildings active duty military personnel to be exempt from
containing 47 BOQ suites (5 VIP Suites), 16 CPO hotel/motel sales and bed tax. Military members
suites, 197 BEQ rooms and 53 CBQ rooms. must present this form to hotel/motel managers at the
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time they rent a room. Call toll free 1-888-382-4559 person handling these matters must have a general
for additional information. power of attorney, enabling this individual to act in
the service member's behalf. Your Military Support
Tyndall Air Force Base has a Fam Camp with RV Office can provide information and draw up this
campsites, tent campsites, miniature golf course, and document for you. A copy of the document must be
an RV parts store. In addition, two bedroom provided to the Personal Property Office.
furnished cottages are offered. LP gas is available.
For information and reservations, call the Tyndall If your family is living in one area and you the
Fam Camp. service member live in a different area, contact the
Personnel Support Detachment for information on
Name: Billeting Office - BOQ/BEQ entitlements, travel allowances, etc.
Address: Building 349
City: Panama City, FL SEE SUPPORT SERVICES: Single Member
Phone: (850) 234-4217 (DSN 436) Services
234-4556/4631
Comments: Support Services
Hours: 24-hours a day
Reservations: (850) 234-4217 (DSN 436)
Support Services Overview
Name: Housing Welcome Center Although Coastal Systems Station does not have a
Address: Building 304, CSS Family Service Center, the station still offers a wide
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 range of support services. For further information
Phone: (850) 234-4248/4898 Toll Free on services listed, please contact the Relocation
888-382-4559 Office at the Career Development & Resource Center
DSN Phone: 436-4248/4898 (CDRC), (850)235-5800 or DSN 436-5800.
Comments:
Hours: 0700-1600 Mon-Thu MILITARY SUPPORT OFFICE: The Military
0700-1530 Fri Support Office (MSO), Bldg. 500, provides a wide
range of support services for Station personnel.
For unusual/special assistance, contact the Housing These services include: Sponsor program, casualty
Officer at (850) 235-5808 or DSN 436-5808. Toll assistance, disaster preparedness, Exceptional Family
Free (1-888-382-4559) Member Program, Family Advocacy Program, legal
assistance, and administration of the Military Awards
Name: MWR Campsites Program.
Address: Marina (behind BOQ)
COUNSELING SERVICE CENTER: The Coastal
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Systems Station offers individual, couple and family
Phone: (850) 234-4402
counseling for a wide variety of issues. Some of the
Comments: more common reasons people seek these services are
Hours: 0900-1700 Tue-Sun for parent-child problems, marital (or partner)
difficulties, stress and depression. But individuals
Name: Tyndall AFB are encouraged to utilize this service for any issues
POC: Camping Reservations Office they feel counseling would be of assistance to them.
Address: Off U.S. 98 (near Bonita Bay Marina) Priority is given to active duty service members and
City: Panama City, FL their families, although DOD civilians employed by
Phone: (850) 283-2798 (DSN 523) CSS may be seen on a space available basis. The
Comments: service is at no cost to the individual, who may
Hours: 0800-1700 Mon-Thur self-refer or be referred by others--e.g. the Command,
Chaplain, physician, etc. Services are provided by a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). For more
Unaccompanied PCS information call (850) 235-5835.
Single members should remember that when in a
TDY status or making a PCS move, if military NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY: The
members cannot be physically present to handle Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide
numerous aspects of the relocation process, the financial assistance in interest free loans and grants to
active duty and retired military families to meet
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immediate needs (food, rent, utilities, deposits, etc.), Name: Career Development & Resource Center
emergency leave, funeral expenses, medical and (CDRC)
dental care, auto repairs, pay problems and disaster Address: Building 304
assistance. The Society also provides assistance to City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
widows under the Culvert fund. If you need Phone: (850) 235-5800
assistance, please call the Station's Navy-Marine FAX: (850) 235-5673
Corps Relief Society office at (850) 234-4106 or DSN Phone: 436-5800
235-5190. Personnel must present a current ID card. DSN FAX: 436-5673
E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCE WWW Link:
CENTER (CDRC): The Career Development & http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid
Resource Center located in Building 304, Room 121, =23
(850) 235-5800, offers Relocation, Transition,
Spouse Employment, and Information and Referral
Name: Counseling Service Center
Assistance. Call or visit the CDRC when you first
POC: Social Worker
arrive for information assistance about any Support
Services you may need. Also, see Employment and Address: Bldg. 304
Relocation Sections. City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5835
OMBUDSMAN: The Station's Ombudsman FAX: (850) 235-5814
Program is a vital connection between the military DSN Phone: 436-5835
family and the Commands. Contact the Military DSN FAX: 436-5814
Support Office, (850) 235-4362, for information on E-Mail: mendellmm@ncsc.navy.mil
our Ombudsman. Comments:
Hours: 0700-1530
CSS WOMEN'S GROUP: All Women (Military
Members, Military Spouses, Civilians, etc.) affiliated After hours crisis services are NOT available
with the Coastal Systems Station (including all through the CSC and community resources must
Tenants and schools) in any way may attend this then be utilized which may or may not be free,
great support group for women. This is NOT a depending on the type of service and the
wives club. This is a great way to meet other individual's health insurance coverage.
women and to participate in the Base and the
Community! Call the Career Development & Name: Military Support Office (MSO)
Resource Center (CDRC) for more information, Address: Bldg. 500
(850) 235-5800. City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5284 (DSN 436)
SINGLE MEMBER SERVICES: The Liberty Call FAX: (850) 234-4679
program involves a variety of fun activities for the Comments:
single member and geographical bachelor. These Hours: 0800-1600
activities include sports, tours, educational and
volunteer opportunities. For more information Name: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
contact MWR at (850) 234-4632. Address: Building 304
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5190
FAX: (850) 230-7027
DSN Phone: 436-5190
DSN FAX: 436-7027
Comments:
Hours: 0800-1400 Mon-Fri by appointment only.
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Family Centers Financial Assistance Programs
Name: Tyndall Air Force Base Several resources are available to provide financial
POC: Family Support Center guidance to those experiencing management
Address: Building 745 difficulties or for those who wish to be in control of
City: Panama City, FL their finances. These agencies will work with you to
Phone: (850) 283-4204 prepare a personalized budge and/or spending plan to
FAX: (850) 283-4220 ease your financial stress.
DSN Phone: 523-4204
DSN FAX: 523-4220 Navy Command Financial Specialists:
Comments:
The TAFB Family Support Center provides a CSS....................... : (850) 235-5599
variety of support services. If services are not NDSTC..................... : (850) 235-5222/5223
available at CSS, TAFB will usually meet your PSD....................... : (850) 234-4423
needs.
Name: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of W.
Florida, Inc.
Address: 400 W. 11th Street, Suite F
Information and Referral City: Panama City, FL 32401
The CSS Career Development & Resource Center Phone: (850) 784-6301/6302
(CDRC) staff are experts in seeking and finding the FAX: (850) 784-2980
military and civilian assistance you need to answer Comments:
your questions and resolve your problems. The CCCS is a nonprofit community service offering
CDRC can assist you with quick and easy access to helpful information on how to get out of debt and
information on a wide range of Station, community how to use credit wisely. All budget and credit
and Tri-State topics. CDRC I&R services include a counseling services are free and confidential.
Community Resource Directory, local calendar of Creditors and employers in the private sector
events, school and banking information, station and support the agency, underwriting the cost of
community maps and much, much, more!! operation through tax deductible contributions.
Whatever your question, the CDRC will get you an Call for an appointment.
answer!
Name: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Name: Coastal Systems Station Address: Building 304
POC: Career Development & Resource Center City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
(CDRC)
Phone: (850) 235-5190
Address: Building 304, 6703 W. Hwy 98
FAX: (850) 230-7027
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
DSN Phone: 436-5190
Phone: (850) 235-5800
DSN FAX: 436-7027
FAX: (850) 235-5673
Comments:
DSN Phone: 436-5800 The Society's principle activity is the disbursement
DSN FAX: 436-5673 of interest-free loans and grants to military families
E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil to meet immediate needs (food, rent, utilities, car
WWW Link: payments, etc.), emergency leave, funeral expenses,
http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid medical/dental care, auto repairs and pay problems.
=23 Hours: 0800-1400 Mon-Fri by appointment only.
Name: United Way of NW Florida
Address: 518 Mulberry Avenue
City: Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 800-696-8740 or (850) 769-2738
FAX: (850) 784-2569
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Name: TAFB Personal Financial Management There are many other services that provide
Program emergency assistance. Please refer to the Support
Address: Building 745, 721 Suwannee Road, Services; Emergency Assistance record listing for
Tyndall AFB complete name, address, and phone numbers.
City: Panama City, FL 32403--5428
Phone: (850) 283-4226/4229 (DSN 523) Name: American Red Cross - Central Panhandle
Comments: Chapter
The PFMP provides financial information, Address: 430 East 15th Street
education, and counseling to military, civilians, City: Panama City, FL 32405
family members, and retirees in methods of Phone: (850) 763-6587
enhancing management of personal finances. Comments:
Money management counseling and training is The American Red Cross provides a wealth of
available in the following areas: Checkbook services: Disaster/Emergency services, financial
maintenance, speding plans, savings programs, counseling, information and referral for military,
credit management, taxes, car and/or home collection/donation drives, medial transportation,
purchases, debt restructuring, avoiding bankruptcy, veterans assistance and much more. Hours:
and individual personalized financial assistance. 0800-1530
Hours: 0730-1630 Mon-Fri
Name: CSS Chaplain's Office
POC: Chaplain
Emergency Assistance Address: Bldg. 304
The Navy Relief Society can provide financial City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
emergency assistance based on need, through either Phone: (850) 234-4487
loans or grants. Some emergency financial DSN Phone: 436-4487
situations include: basic living expenses, medical
expenses not covered by CHAMPUS, dental Name: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
expenses not covered by the Delta Dental Plan, Address: CSS Building 304
funeral expenses, emergency transportation, essential City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
car repairs, pay and allotment problems, disasters, Phone: (850) 235-5190
and assistance for widows, mothers, and children. FAX: 230-7027
DSN Phone: 436-5190
The American Red Cross provides assistance for DSN FAX: 436-7027
military personnel and their immediate families in
times of emergency. Quick communications with Name: TAFB Hospital - 325th Medical Group
home about family crises is available 24-hours a day, POC: Acute Care Clinic
7 days a week. This includes verification of death or Address: Bldg. 1465, TAFB
serious illness of immediate family, birth City: Panama City, FL
announcements to fathers deployed overseas, and Phone: (850) 283-7591
health and welfare reports resulting from a lack of Comments:
communication over a long period of time. The Red In cases of a "true emergency," for active duty
Cross also offers financial assistance in the form of personnel, the
interest free loans or grants in certain circumstances military will pay; for retirees, CHAMPUS will pay.
such as emergency leave expenses, family necessities Contact TAFB
which may result when an allotment check is not Hospital or TAFB Champus Advisor for the
received or has been delayed; for personal needs of definition of a "true
an essential and emergency nature, and convalescent emergency."
leave expenses.
Hours: 0730-2000 Mon-Fri
The Station's Navy Chaplain is available at all time to 0900-1500 Sat/Sun/Holidays
provide spiritual guidance, comfort and
encouragement in an emergency situation. The
Chaplain is available for private, confidential,
individual counseling or family counseling. Family Advocacy
The Coastal Systems Station Family Advocacy
Representative (FAR) and all Tenant Commands (i.e.
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NDSTC and NEDU) work directly with Tyndall Air activities with the single service member in mind.
Force Base Family Advocacy Program. After a The MWR's publication HIGH TIDE, provides
thorough investigation of suspected child abuse or information on special events/activities scheduled
neglect, or spouse abuses, the Family Maltreatment each month. The Station has an Auto Hobby Shop, a
Case Management Team reviews the case. This 10-lane Bowling Center, an Aquatic Activities
team is chaired by the Family Advocacy Officer at Center, Outdoor Recreation Center and Marina, Gym
Tyndall Air Force Base, and consists of the CSC, Fitness Center, outdoor sports courts, (lighted tennis
FAR, physicians, counselors, and investigative courts and softball fields), racquetball courts, an
personnel. The team decides whether the charges outdoor basketball court, and several outdoor
are founded, unfounded, or if an individual/family is volleyball courts.
at high risk. The team then recommends a plan of
action to the service member's Commanding Officer. Liberty Call:
Name: Family Advocacy (CSS) MWR sponsors the Liberty Call program which
POC: FAR includes sports, tours, educational and volunteer
Address: Bldg. 304 opportunities that are tailored for the unaccompanied
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 sailor. The program includes a variety of fun
Phone: (850) 235-5835 activities that are held at CSS and other off-station
FAX: (850) 235-5814 locations.
DSN Phone: 436-5835
DSN FAX: 436-5814 The Base, as well as the surrounding communities,
Comments: provide a variety of quality leisure activities
Hours: 0700-1530 including boating, jet skiing, camping, picnicking,
fresh and saltwater fishing, golfing, and the most
beautiful beaches in the world. Fresh and saltwater
Name: Program Coordinator (NDSTC)
power boats, pontoon boats, waverunners, and canoes
POC: Executive Officer
are available for rental on a daily basis at the MWR
Address: Bldg. 350, S. Crag Road Marina. The Recreation Center has a variety of
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 rental equipment for every outdoor adventure,
Phone: (850) 235-5206 (DSN 436) including fishing equipment, tents, sleeping bags,
Comments: snorkels.
Hours: 07000-1530 Mon-Fri
The Main Deck, an all hands facility, has beverages
Name: Program Coordinator (NEDU) and offers weekly special price promotions.
POC: Executive Officer
Address: Bldg. 321, Coastal Systems Station Name: Single Parents Group - Tyndall Air Force
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Base
Phone: (850) 230-3151 (DSN 436) Address: Bldg. 745, Tyndall AFB
Comments: City: Panama City, FL
Hours: 0700-1530 Mon-Fri Phone: (850) 283-4204 (DSN 523)
Comments:
Monthly meetings with speakers and discussion
Single Member Services group. Monthly meeting information is announced
Sometimes single service members may feel it is through the Coastal Systems Station Plan of the
more difficult to become a part of a new community, Day. Hours: 0730-1630
than it is for families. But the key to becoming
involved and a part of any new area is "getting Name: Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)
involved." Join a church or synagogue group, sign POC: Quality of Life Division
up for educational courses, join a recreational group Address: Bldg. 468
or organized sports program, or participate in a City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
special interest group. Contact the Family Phone: (850) 234-4374 (DSN 436)
Transition Office for information and referral. Comments:
Contact for a wide variety of events and activities
The Station's Quality of Life Division (MWR) for all ages.
provides a wide variety of programs, facilities, and
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Support Groups MWR HIGH TIDE, provide information on special
events/activities scheduled each month and the most
The Coastal Systems Station and the local
recent operating hours of the MWR facilities and
community offer ongoing support groups and
programs.
organizations for specialized needs. If you are
looking for a specific support group in a special
LIBERTY CALL:
interest area, call United Way of NW Florida,
Information and Referral, (850) 769-2738.
MWR sponsors the Liberty Call program which
includes sports, tours, educational and volunteer
Name: CSS Family Ombudsman
opportunities that are tailored for the unaccompanied
POC: Military Support Office
sailor. The program includes a variety of fun
Address: Coastal Systems Station activities that are held at CSS and other off-station
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 locations.
Phone: (850) 234-4363 (DSN 436)
Comments: SUMMER CAMP:
The Navy Family Ombudsman is the link between
the Commander and the military families in his/her The MWR Recreation Room allow for up to 100
Command. The Ombudsman is the person to call children to enjoy the fun of Summer Camp. Call
when unforeseen circumstances arise, and assistance MWR at (850) 235-5900 for information.
is needed to resolve the problems. The
Ombudsman ensures that families are informed Name: Auto Hobby Shop
about family issues that affect them. We have one Address: Bldg. 377
Ombudsman who services CSS, Naval Diving City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), Naval
Phone: (850) 234-4300
Experimental Dive Unit (NEDU) and all other
DSN Phone: 436-4300
Tenant Commands on Station.
Comments:
Hours: 1000-1730 Tues-Fri
Name: Women of CSS (Coastal Systems Station)
0800-1600 Sat Closed Sunday and
POC: Career Development & Resource Center Monday
(CDRC)
Address: Meeting Locations Vary The Auto Hobby Shop is equipped with four
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 working stalls and a vehicle lift for oil change and
Phone: (850) 235-5800 repair work. Auto and marine repair manuals are
FAX: (850) 235-5673 available to assist those working on their own
DSN Phone: 436-5800 vehicles. Minor repair parts are kept in stock and
DSN FAX: 436-5673 specialty parts can be ordered. Shop personnel
Comments: perform special minor repairs and maintenance
This organization meets the 2nd Tues of each month services.
at 7 p.m. at the CSS Long Glass Club.
Membership includes military and civilian
members--women who are affiliated with the
Station in any way. The goals of the organization
are "to make new friends", "to have fun", "to meet
other women who have similar situations/interest",
and "to be a part of a wonderful support group".
Join this group--it's a great way to get acquainted in
a new location.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
The Coastal Systems Station provides a variety of
exciting leisure activities for active duty military
personnel, DoD civilian personnel, tenant commands,
family members, and retired military personnel. The
Quarterly Calender and the monthly publication,
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Name: Bowling Center Name: Gymnasium, Fitness Center & Outdoor
Address: Bldg. 450 Sports Courts
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Address: Bldg. 126, Coastal Systems Station
Phone: (850) 234-4589 City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
DSN Phone: 436-4589 Phone: (850) 234- 4370 (DSN 436)
Comments: Comments:
Hours: 1100-2100 Mon-Fri Hours: 0600-2100 Mon-Fri
1200-1800 Sat 1000-1800 Sat/Sun (1000-1400 Holiday
Closed Sunday Weekends)
The Bowling Center is equipped with 10 The Gymnasium and Fitness Complex is a
high-scoring AMF lanes, ACCU Score on all lanes, multi-purpose facility that includes an all-purpose
lockers, and a snack bar. Bowling programs are gym for indoor basketball, volleyball, and daily
provided for all ages; there's open bowling, aerobics, as well as a fitness center featuring free
tournaments, intramural, mixed and youth leagues. weights, Nautilus,
Youth bowling birthday parties can be arranged and and aerobics machines. Locker/shower facilities
provide exercise and fun for the kids, and no mess and an equipment issue center are also available.
for Mom to clean up! Outdoor athletic areas include four lighted tennis
courts, two lighted softball field, two indoor
Name: CSS Swimming Pool racquetball courts, an outdoor basketball court, and
Address: Bldg. 434 (Adjacent to the Gym) two outdoor volleyball courts.
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5921 Name: Long Glass Community Center
DSN Phone: 436-5921 Address: Bldg. 308, Coastal Systems Station
Comments: City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Hours: Open Summer Months (May-Sep) Phone: (850) 234-4375
DSN Phone: 436-4375
The Swimming Pool has a 25 yard Junior Olympic Comments:
swimming pool with diving area and a children's The Long Glass provides special rooms for parties,
wading pool. There are shower and locker rooms, luncheons, meetings, weddings, and large functions.
concession areas, and a sun deck. A variety of Red
Cross - certified swimming courses and other Name: MWR Youth Activities
leisure water programs are offered throughout the Address: Bldg. 468
summer. Certified lifeguards are always on duty. City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Call for daily hours. Phone: (850) 234-4370 (DSN 436)
Comments:
Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
A variety of youth programs/activities are scheduled
throughout the year including Spring Break and
Summer Day Camps and other special programs
and events. The MWR HIGH TIDE is the best
source of information on scheduled youth activities
or call number above.
Refer to CHILD & TEEN SERVICES for more
information.
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Name: The Main Deck Drug and Alcohol
Address: Bldg. 453, Coastal Systems Station The Drug & Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) is
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 responsible to the Commanding Officer for the
Phone: (850) 235-5502 management and administration of the Command's
DSN Phone: 436-5502 Level I alcohol and other drug abuse program and the
Comments: obesity aftercare program. This program is for
Hours: Mon-Fri 1500-2100 military personnel only.
Sat 1200-2300
Sun Closed DAPA conducts screening of identified alcohol and
drug abusers and members who do not meet physical
The Main Deck is an all hands facility overlooking readiness standards to provide CAAC, the Medical
the bay. This facility offers beverages and a light Officer and Commanding Officer with information
menu in a pleasant relaxing atomosphere. for use in determining case disposition. Coordinates
Nintendo and pool tables add to the fun. or assists in the presentation of Level I alcohol and
other drug abuse awareness education. Coordinates
and monitors aftercare plan for members who return
Chapel Services and Programs to command after completion of Level II or III
Welcome to CSS and Panama City! The Chaplain programs. Provides drug and alcohol abuse program
and staff extend a most cordial invitation to visit us information as part of the Command's orientation
and participate in many of our religious activities, process.
including Sunday services. Transferring to a new
command can be as frightening and stressful as it is Refer to SUPPORT SERVICES, Support Groups for
new and exciting. The Chaplain's office is dedicated further information on community programs.
to helping the transition go easier as well as provide
several opportunities for spiritual, emotional, and Name: Drug & Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA)
religious growth. Whether it is wedding plans or Address: Bldg. 107, Code E-24
marital conflicts, the Chaplain is always available to City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
provide beneficial pastoral care. The Chaplain's Phone: (850) 235-5133
office also provides an extensive selection of DSN Phone: (436) 5133
literature ranging from coping with death and Comments:
depression to good money and stress management. Hours: 0730-1530 Mon-Fri
We also provide devotional material, layperson
guides, and Bibles upon request.
Legal Assistance
There are many opportunities for participation in the
The CSS Legal Program Coordinator provides basic
religious and spiritual services at CSS. The
legal services such as notary services and power of
Chaplain sponsors two weekly lunchtime Bible
attorney preparation and other legal forms. A Navy
Studies and two weekly evening Bible Studies which
lawyer from NAS Pensacola visits once a month to
are nondenominational and offers valuable
provide advice and preparation and execution of
fellowship. Sunday Protestant Divine Services are at
documents of a personal nature such as wills. For an
0930 in the Chapel, Bldg. 304, and special services
appointment with the visiting lawyer, call (850)
such as Anglican Holy Communion and Catholic
452-4321 or DSN 922-4321.
Mass are frequently offered as well. Please contact
the Chaplain's office for further information.
CSS Voting Assistance Officer 234-4363
CSS Financial Counselor 235-5903
Name: CSS Chaplain Office CSS SAVI 234-4678
POC: Chaplain EEO 234-4311
Address: Bldg. 304, Room 131
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 234-4487 (DSN 436)
Comments:
Hours: 0800-1630
(On call 24 hours a day)
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Name: CSS Program Coordinator
POC: Military Support Officer Tyndall AFB located 30 minutes from CSS, has a
Address: Military Support Office, Bldg. 500 Child Development Center. See Record Listing for
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 more details.
Phone: (850) 234-4362 (DSN 436)
Comments: Name: MWR Youth Center/Activities
Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Thu Address: Bldg. 468, CSS
0800-1200 Fri City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
Phone: (850) 235-5900 (DSN 436)
Comments:
Hours.: 0730-1600 Mon-Fri
Child And Teen Services
Weekend, special events, and summer activities for
Child and Teen Services Overview youth. Call for current events/activities.
A variety of youth programs/activities are scheduled
throughout the year including Spring Break and Name: TAFB Child Development Center
Summer Day Camps and other special programs and Address: Bldg. 1410, Tyndall AFB
events. The MWR HIGH TIDE is the best source of City: Panama City, FL 32403--5438
information on scheduled youth activities or call Phone: (850) 283-4747 (DSN 523)
number above. Comments:
Hours: 0630-1730 Mon-Fri only
Name: MWR Youth Activities
Address: Bldg. 468
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Child Care Programs - Community
Phone: (850) 234-4370 (DSN 436) Early Childhood Services offers free childcare
Comments: referrals to parents. Phone calls or walk-ins; no
Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri appointment is necessary. Technical assistance
available for anyone interested in opening a childcare
business. Offers parenting classes and professional
New Parent Program training for child caregivers.
Expectant parents receive medical care at Tyndall
AFB medical facility. The First Time Parents The Boys and Girls Club of Bay County offer a wide
Program provides new parents with childcare and range of physical, educational, vocational, cultural
newborn information, visits in the new child's home, and social-recreational activities designed to build a
and makes home visits as needed. It is a voluntary sense of self-esteem among the youth in the area.
program presenting classes on preparing for This organization provides a summer day program,
parenthood, breastfeeding, and baby care basics. residence camp, after-school drop-in program, and
sports leagues.
Name: First Time Parents Program
Address: Tyndall AFB Girls Inc. of Bay County helps build self confidence
City: Panama City, FL 32403--5438 and prepares each girl with the opportunities and
Phone: (850) 283-2188 (DSN 523) responsibilities she will have as an adult through
educational, recreational, and counseling programs.
For point of contact and phone number refer to the
Child Care Programs - on Installation Record Listing.
The Coastal Systems Station provides seasonal
activities/camps and events for youths. The MWR
Recreation Room allows up to 90 children to enjoy
the fun of Summer Camp. Call MWR at 235-5900 to
sign-up.
See MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION,
Record Listing, Youth Activities for more
information.
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Name: Boy's and Girl's Club - EAST BAY UNIT Things To Do - Recreation and Sports
Address: 201 N. East Avenue There are numerous athletic programs, sports camps,
City: Panama City, FL 32401 state parks, marine & zoological parks, and theatre
Phone: (850) 785-2747 groups throughout the area for youths and teens to
Comments: participate in. Refer to LOCAL COMMUNITY,
Hours: 0830-1730 Events Calendar, Cultural Attractions, or Recreation
Opportunities.
Eligibility restricted to youths age 6-18, male and
female. Call the Station's MWR, (850 234-4632), for
information on youth activities and the Liberty Call
Name: Boys and Girls Club of Bay County- program. For information on these activities, refer
Address: 3404 W 19th Street to SUPPORT SERVICES.
City: Panama City, FL 32405
Phone: (850) 763-3546 Schools
Comments:
There are no DODD schools on Station. For area
Summer Program Hours: 0730-1730
public and private schools, refer to the EDUCATION
Mon-Fri
category.
School Program Hours: 1400-1930 Mon-Fri
Eligibility restricted to youths age 6-18, male and School Age Care
female. There are numerous area elementary and middle
schools that have before and after-school care
Name: Early Childhood Services, Inc. (Resource & programs in the area. Refer to EDUCATION,
Referral) Public and DODDS Schools.
Address: 450 N. Jenks Avenue
City: Panama City, FL 32401 Additionally, there are many enrichment programs in
Phone: (850) 872-7550/7551 the area that are offered by social agencies. Many
Comments: daycare facilities are also listed in the local phone
Free childcare referrals to parents. Referrals to directory that can aid you. Refer to CHILD AND
childcare providers when they have vacancies. TEEN SERVICES, Childcare Programs-Community.
Brochure available for an extended look at their
services. Technical assistance available for anyone Religious Programs
interested in opening up a childcare business. Moving to a new city can often be as frightening to
your children as it is to you. Developing friendships
Name: Girls Incorporated of Bay County and becoming familiar with the new environment is
Address: 1100 Fountain Avenue extremely important to successful assimilation into
City: Panama City, FL 32401 a new duty station. One way to help your children
Phone: (850) 769-2895 socially and spiritually is to become involved in
Comments: community religious programs. Many of the
Business Hours: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri religious centers around Panama City offer a myriad
of activities and opportunities for children (e.g.,
summer camps, Vacation Bible School, daycare
Things To Do - Clubs and Social centers, etc.). Making friends in a religious forum
can be extremely beneficial, especially during the
Refer to SUPPORT SERVICES category, Morale, summer months when school is not in session and
Welfare & Recreation listing. In addition, the local meeting other children is difficult. Just call the
community is rich with youth and teen activities. church of your choice for more information.
Call Information and Referral, United Way of NW
Florida, (850) 769-2738, for youth clubs and social
events in the local community, where you reside or Special Events
through the school your children attend. Also, Take a look at our calendar of events under the
contact the CSS Family Transition Office at community heading.
235-5800 for information.
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Sponsorship and Support financial obligations, and your familial
responsibilities. To meet these challenges, a great
Contact the CSS Career Development & Resource
amount of planning and preparation is necessary.
Center (CDRC)for information about the special
support group you need.
Listed below in Related Subjects are some "Survival
Tips" to assist you and your family as you face the
Name: Career Development & Resource Center
challenges and opportunities of the mobile military
(CDRC)
lifestyle.
Address: Bldg. 304
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001
Phone: 850-235-5800 Before You Move
FAX: 850-235-5673 Departure preparations:
DSN Phone: 436-5800
DSN FAX: 436-5673 As soon as you receive your orders, visit your
E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil Relocation Counselor at the nearest Family Service
WWW Link: Center, Relocation or Transition Office/Site. These
http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid offices have been established to provide an extensive
=23 array of services and resources available to you
including a SITES (Standard Installation Topic
Exchange Service) booklet on your new duty station,
information and classes on planning a move,
Youth Employment Welcome Aboard Packets, videos on your new duty
This Station sponsors a Summer School Enrichment station/area, overseas orientations, lending lockers,
Program, designed to provide career-related summer etc.
employment for outstanding high school students.
These students work side-by-side with Station Contact the Personal Property Office/Household
"mentors," engineers and scientists. The goal of this Goods for an appointment with a counselor to
program is to encourage student interest in new and schedule your household goods move. During your
developing occupations and professions. counseling session, your counselor will provide a
great deal of valuable information. Pay attention to
The Morale, Welfare & Recreation department also details, take notes, ask questions, and follow the
hires youth for its Summer Youth Activities, directions given to you. Failure to adhere to
lifeguards, and in other areas of MWR services. guidelines can be costly in time and money.
Youth Centers Notify the Station Housing Office, your landlord, or
The MWR Division has a great Youth Director who rental agent of your Permanent Change of Station
plans many fun activities for our teens. Call MWR, (PCS) orders and anticipated date of departure. The
235-5900 for more information after you get settle in! Housing Officer can provide valuable assistance with
information on housing matters and leases.
For Teens Only Request a Sponsor from your new duty station. This
Contact MWR at 235-5900 for information on person can be your vital link to your new area. Your
activities for teens. See Youth Centers Listing Sponsor can send you specific information on your
above. new location, command, schools, economy,
employment, and assist you with settling in when you
Survival Tips For First Termers arrive.
Begin a timeline calendar for your move. Include
Survival Tips for First Termers Overview items to remember - change of address cards, school
As a member of the United States Navy, you enjoy records, medical/dental records, travel arrangements
the proud tradition of over 200 years of dedicated for pets, banking and financial preparations, and
military service to this country. As a member of this personal travel route and leave arrangements.
elite group, you have the opportunity to enjoy a
variety of surroundings and experiences. This Notify family, relatives, friends of you upcoming
mobile lifestyle can also bring with it challenges to move. Talk to more experienced military members
juggle your military duties, your personal and
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who have made numerous PCS moves. They can How do I file a claim if there is damage? These are
provide valuable information and insight. all important questions to ask now that you have
arrived!
Start budgeting for the move. Contact your current
Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) to discuss your Call your parents or other relatives or key
options regarding advanced pay and travel funds. individuals, and let them know of your safe arrival.
REMEMBER, even with entitlements, special pay, Once you've found the perfect home and your
allotments, etc., moving can be expensive. In worldly possessions have arrived, the job of getting
addition, families facing the loss of one income acquainted with your neighbors begins.
during the relocation will feel an additional financial
impact. Contact Utility companies to make arrangements for
connections.
If a spouse desires employment in the new area,
contact the Spouse Employment Assistance Program On moving-in day, if you have small children, you
counselor at the new duty station for employment might want to make arrangements for child care.
information. This can also be done prior to Older children might want to help by checking off
relocating to get a jump on spouse employment. boxes as they come in or they can unpack the special
Give your notice to your current employer, and get a box of their belongings.
letter(s) of referral/recommendation/commendation.
Be at your home before the movers arrive. Have an
If you happen to get married before you PCS, notify idea of where you want things placed--the movers
your Commander and follow the procedures exactly will only put your couch in one place.
as you are advised. The military will NOT pay for
travel and housing for your spouse if you do not Check your belongings carefully and make sure to
follow the proper procedures. note on the inventory any damaged or missing items
so you can file a claim at the Personal Property
This is by no means everything you'll have to Office.
remember!! Check with your Relocation counselor
at your command. They can provide you with So many things to remember! You will find that
complete checklists and many helpful publications to services and procedures vary from base to base.
assist you with remembering all the details. Make it a Your Sponsor can provide valuable and helpful
"Smooth Move." information. When getting acquainted with your
new base, be sure to find out:
After You Arrive
- Speed limits
Meet with your Sponsor for settling-in information
- Location of medical facilities and procedures for
and guidance. Notify your new duty unit of your
emergency and walk-in care
arrival, sign in, and receive the Newcomer's
- Check cashing limits, procedures, and hours of
Indoctrination Briefing and/or video on your new
operation of the Exchange and Mini-Mart
Station. Call or visit the Career Development &
- Banking/Credit Union policies; change of address
Resource Center (CDRC) (850) 235-5800/DSN
procedures for statements and make sure your new
436-5800 for information on the local area or spouse
address is on your checks.
employment assistance.
Most importantly, remember help is just a phone call
Contact the Housing Welcome Center BEFORE
away. When in doubt - ask. Call the CSS Career
making ANY arrangements for civilian housing, both
Development & Resource Center (CDRC), 235-5800,
temporary or permanent. Rental/lease agreements
after you arrive. If they don't know the answer, they
are extremely important and are sometimes
will research the information for you!
complicated. If you haven't already done so, now is
the time to put your name on the waiting list for
on-station housing.
Notify the Personal Property Office (PPO) of your
new address and check on the status of your
household goods shipment. Have they arrived? In
storage? How much storage time am I entitled to?
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Name: Career Development & Resource Center also available in the lobby. A taxi to CSS costs
(CDRC) approximately $10.00 (tip not included).
Address: Bldg. 304
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001 Directions to CSS by Automobile:
Phone: (850) 235-5800
FAX: (850) 235-5673 If arriving to CSS by POV, there are two major
DSN Phone: 436-5800 highways running into the Panama City area--US
DSN FAX: 436-5673 Highways 231 and 98. Highway 231 runs North and
E-Mail: mccombsca@ncsc.navy.mil South into Highway 98. Highway 98 runs East and
WWW Link: West and passes in front of the Coastal Systems
http://www.taonline.com/tappages/taplist.asp?tapid Station. Interstate 10 (crossing Florida East and
=23 West), is approximately 50 miles North of Panama
City.
Name: Housing Welcome Center
Directions to CSS by Bus/Train:
Address: Bldg. 304
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001 The Greyhound Bus Line's Panama City office is
Phone: 850-234-4248 located on 917 Harrison Avenue (downtown Panama
FAX: 850-235-5814 City). To get to the CSS, go North on Harrison
DSN Phone: 436-4248 Avenue until it intersects with 15th Street (Business
DSN FAX: 436-5814 Hwy 98-1st traffic light). Turn left and proceed
E-Mail: carteram@ncsc.navy.mil approximately 6 miles, crossing the Hathaway
Bridge. The Station is the first left turn after
Name: Personal Property Office crossing the bridge.
Address: Bldg. 304
City: Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (See also Local Community; Community
Phone: 850-234-4317 Transportation.)
FAX: 850-234-4356
DSN Phone: 436-4317 Remember, if you get lost or need assistance, call the
DSN FAX: 436-4356 Command Duty Officer at (850) 872-5654.
E-Mail: wellsmj@ncsc.navy.mil
Arrival/Check-in Requirements - (Unaccompanied
& Accompanied)
Reporting Procedures
Directions to Coastal Systems Station (CSS) from the All new arrivals must get orders stamped with date &
Airport: time of arrival by reporting directly to:
Personnel coming to CSS who arrive at the Panama -Officers: BOQ, Building 349 -Enlisted: BEQ,
City-Bay County International Airport, proceed Building 484
South on Lisenby Road. Turn Right (West) onto
County Hwy 390. Turn Right at 3rd traffic light (This procedure is applicable 24 hours a day, seven
onto 23rd Street (Hwy 368W). Proceed West. At days a week.)
3rd traffic signal, turn Right again onto Hwy 98.
Continue West across the Hathaway Bridge and On the first working day after arrival:
prepare to turn left at 1st traffic light at end of the
Bridge. You will enter the North Gate of the Coastal a. Service members will report to their Unit
Systems Station. The Visitor Reception Center will Administrative Office:
be immediately on your right.
CSS - Building 500 (Military Support Office,
There is a Taxi Courtesy phone in the Main Lobby of 850-234-4363/DSN 436-4363), NDSTC - Building
the Terminal that you may use for transportation to 350 (Admin. Office, 850-235-5232/DSN 436-5232),
CSS, Naval Diving Salvage Training Center NEDU - Building 321 (Admin. Office, 230-3100).
(NDSTC), Naval Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU),
and the Coast Guard Station. Several pay phones are
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These offices will provide Newcomer Orientation checkouts, computer room, game room, common area
and Indoctrination Information and any further kitchens, ATM, weight room, and vending areas.
instructions. Pets are not allowed in BQ facilities.
b. Service Members must bring with them: When calling for reservations, please specify whether
you are traveling on official orders or are interested
-PCS orders -Personnel Records -Pay Records in space available lodging. No Space A
-Dental and Medical files Reservations. For 24-hour reservations, call (850)
234-4217 or DSN 436-4217.
c. Uniform Requirements for Inprocessing:
Travel Planning
- All Members must report wearing either summer
For service members and their families, the
dress whites or dress blue.
relocation process of moving from one location to
another can be an exciting semi-holiday, or a chaotic,
Automobile Registration on base, security clearance
disruptive experience. A little knowledge and some
verification, badges:
prior planning, can eliminate a great deal of stress,
and make travel a pleasant adventure for the entire
- Report to Security Office, Building 385, (850)
family.
234-4332/DSN 436-4332
As you plan the trip, try to limit your daily
Housing: On-station/Off-station housing and utility
mileage/distance to something comfortable for the
company waivers. Members must sign in at the
whole family. Develop a travel plan, make
Housing Welcome Center, Building 304, (850)
reservations ahead of time, and stick to this schedule.
234-4248/DSN 436-4248, and request utility waiver
If traveling with pets, make sure the hotels you plan
information.
to stay in accepts pets, and if not, check on pet
lodging or kennels facilities in advance. Plan some
(See also RELOCATION SERVICES; PCS
time for an exercise romp in the park or other
Reporting Procedures)
physical activity.
Temporary Quarters -
As part of the Career Development & Resource
Center (CDRC) Relocation Assistance Program, you
The Seashore Inn, winner of the 1997 ADM Zumwalt
can ask for assistance in your travel planning. The
Five Star Award, is available to house all DoD
CDRC is located in Bldg. 304, room 121, (850)
employees on official travel, eligible military
235-5800. In addition to maps the CDRC has
travelers and their dependents, and eligible retired
TripMaker, Street Finder, Internet access, Military
military members on space available basis. The
Facilities Guide, Road Atlas, Navy Lodging
three buildings of the Seashore Inn BQ house both
Directories, Military Camping & Recreation Areas
permanent party and transient members. CSS does
Directory, etc. to assist you along your route. Check
not have a Navy Lodge.
the route you plan to drive to see if there are any
Navy Lodges along the way. Staying in these
The Seashore Inn includes 47 BOQ suites (5 VIP
facilities could save you money on your travel
Suites), 16 CPO suites, 197 BEQ rooms and 53 CBQ
expenses.
rooms. Military service members not on official
orders to the Station may utilize the BOQ, CPO
Keep track of mileage, receipts, and all travel related
suites, and CBQ rooms on a space available basis for
expenses. Many expenses are tax deductible.
up to 30 days. Accompanied PCS members on
official orders may utilize the CBQ rooms, which
When moving with children, keep a positive attitude
sleep four and have access to common area kitchens,
and a great sense of humor about the move, they take
for up to 60 days as temporary lodging. BOQ costs
their cue from you. Talk about the new area, show
range form $13 - $20 per night. CPO suites and
them some pictures of the new area, let them help
CBQ rooms are $13.00 per night. Extra person
with packing their toys or belongings, and give them
charges apply to all BOQ, CPO, and CBQ room
extra hugs. Introduce them to new adventures
types. BEQ rooms cost $5.50 - $13.00 per night.
during the travel process, but remember they do best
All BOQ suites are quipped with full kitchenettes.
when kept on their same eating and sleeping
Services available to guests include baby cribs, a big
screen movie lounge, laundry facilities, video
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schedule. Check ahead to confirm if cribs or cots are There is no State car inspection required in Florida.
available (if needed) for your children. It is mandatory that all auto occupants wear a safety
belt. Children 3 years of age, must be properly
Elementary school children may be losing their first secured in a federally-approved carseat; ages 4-5
"best" friends. Allow them to express grief over must use a seatbelt or restraint seat. It is unlawful to
losing these special people. Encourage them to talk transport any opened receptacle containing any
about what's going on, and take pictures of their amount of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Headlights
friends and put in a scrapbook to take with them. are turned on when it rains or becomes very dark
when a storm threatens.
Teens are often anxious or angry about having to
relocate. Tell them about the move as soon as you Contact the ID section of the Station Security
know yourself. Make them a part of all plans and Division to obtain vehicle registration an decals.
discussions reference the move; special sights they They are located at the Visitor Reception Center, just
would like to see along the travel route, information inside the Front Gate (North entrance), Bldg. 385,
on new schools, and visit the library for information (850) 235-5317, 0630 to 1630, weekdays only.
on the state or country where you will be living. If After normal working hours, weekends, and holidays,
possible, include these young people in the preview the Station gate guards can log you in if you possess
trip. a valid driver's license and show a copy of your PCS
orders. They can also direct you to the BQs.
Your Relocation Counselor at the Career
Development & Resource Center will probably have To register your vehicle on station, present proof of
more detailed information on traveling with children ownership to operate the vehicle, a valid operator's
(of all ages) and pets. Ask for this information. license, proof of insurance (liability is the minimum
required), but it is against the law to operate a vehicle
Packing pointers: in the State of Florida without insurance.
- Take one small handcarry bag per person. Housing and Billeting
- Let each child take along one special toy.
The Seashore Inn, winner of the 1997 ADM Zumwalt
- Pack a pillow per child.
Five Star Award, is available to house all DoD
- Pack snacks, cups/thermos with juices or water
employees on official travel, eligible military
raisins/apples travel well as snacks.
travelers and their dependents, and eligible retired
- First Aid kit.
military members on space available basis. The
- include disinfectant, bandaids, aspirin, Tylenol,
three buildings of the Seashore Inn BQ house both
wipes, etc.
permanent party and transient members. CSS does
- Pack a roll of small plastic bags- handy for
not have a Navy Lodge.
disposing of garbage, laundry, rain coats, wet towels,
etc.
The Seashore Inn includes 47 BOQ suites (5 VIP
- Plan some games/activities on the road.
Suites), 16 CPO suites, 197 BEQ rooms and 53 CBQ
- Portable cassette or CD players with headphones
rooms. Military service members not on official
really help pass idle time, playing cards, books,
orders to the Station may utilize the BOQ, CPO
coloring/activity books with crayons.
suites, and CBQ rooms on a space available basis for
- Talk about the area you are traveling through.
up to 30 days. Accompanied PCS members on
- Its history, climate, special sites, animals, insects,
official orders may utilize the CBQ rooms, which
flowers you see, etc.
sleep four and have access to common area kitchens,
for up to 60 days as temporary lodging. BOQ costs
A little prior planning can make the travel to the new
range form $13 - $20 per night. CPO suites and
area a fun and exciting time for the entire family.
CBQ rooms are $13.00 per night. Extra person
charges apply to all BOQ, CPO, and CBQ room
Vehicle Ownership types. BEQ rooms cost $5.50 - $13.00 per night.
Different states have different insurance laws, All BOQ suites are quipped with full kitchenettes.
therefore, you should notify your insurance company Services available to guests include baby cribs, a big
of where and when you are moving. All drivers screen movie lounge, laundry facilities, video
must possess a current/valid driver's license. checkouts, computer room, game room, common area
kitchens, ATM, weight room, and vending areas.
Pets are not allowed in BQ facilities.
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Tyndall Air Force Base has a Fam Camp with RV
When calling for reservations, please specify whether campsites, tent campsites, miniature golf course, and
you are traveling on official orders or are interested an RV parts store. In addition, two bedroom
in space available lodging. No Space A furnished cottages are offered. LP gas is available.
Reservations. For 24-hour reservations, call (850) For information and reservations, call the Tyndall
234-4217 or DSN 436-4217. Fam Camp.
There are 22 campsites with water, electrical, and Name: Billeting Office
sewage hookups. Campsites can be reserved 60 Address: Bldg. 349, CSS
days in advance and held for up to 90 days. Cost for City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
sites is $10 per day, $60 per week, or $210 per Phone: (850) 234-4217 (DSN 436)
month. To stay longer is based on a month-to-month FAX: (850) 234-4556/4631
basis if there is no waiting list. Pets are allowed in Comments:
the Campsites. Hours: 24-hours a day
Reservations: (850) 234-4217 (DSN 436)
There are 3 self-contained, park-model, mobile units
that can be rented for up to 30 days. These trailers Name: Family Housing Welcome Center
sleep 6 people, are completely furnished, and may be POC: Housing Referral Specialist
reserved 6 months in advance. These are sometimes
Address: Bldg. 304, Coastal Systems Station
used by personnel for temporary lodging and are
City: Panama City, FL 32407--7001
available for rent. Call MWR for reservations or
Phone: (850) 234-4248/4898
additional information, (850) 234-4632.
DSN Phone: 436-4248/4898
For listings of hotels/motels and other temporary Comments:
lodgings in the community call the Housing Stop here to find information on utility waivers,
Welcome Center,(850) 234-4248/4898 (toll free leases, housing availability, and all other needs
1-888-382-4559). This office has made related to housing. For unusual situations
arrangements with local hotels/motels for special regarding extraordinary attention contact the
rates for military personnel. Contact the Housing Housing Officer, at (850) 235-5808 (toll free
Welcome Center prior to obtaining temporary 1-888-328-4559).
housing.
If you and your family choose to live in the Money Matters
community, you are entitled to receive Basic Relocation costs associated with your PCS move can
Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) and a Variable hurt the best of budgets. Even though there are
Housing Allowance (VHA) to assist in offsetting reimbursements for expenses associated with PCS
housing costs. moves, research has shown that the average military
family has expenses more than $500.
Before you sign any lease, be sure to check with the
Housing Welcome Center. This could save you lots Listed below are PCS moving allowances you can
of time and money in the long run. Your lease plan on to help defer some of your moving expenses.
should state clearly who pays for what utilities and For more detailed information on these allowances,
what repairs. Walk through the house or apartment, contact your Personnel Support Detachment (PSD).
make a list of existing damages to the property, and Family members must appear on PCS travel orders to
have the landlord sign the list. Make a copy and receive entitlements.
keep it with your copy of the lease. Make sure to
put it in a safe place with all your other important DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE (DLA): Service
papers. members may be provided DLA is moving household
goods and/or family from a present duty station.
Pay your rent or mortgage on time and always keep This allowance is paid to offset the costs of closing
the rental property clean and in good condition. on homes and setting up another. The DLA is equal
Remember that the Navy's goal is to inspire a to 2 1/2 months BAQ. DLA is not available to those
harmonious relationship between Navy members and transferring in the same geographical location. DLA
the civilian community. is not paid for first time PCS from Student to
permanent status. This allowance may be dispersed
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in advance at the time of relocation, or upon arrival at dining facilities. New arrivals may be eligible for
the gaining Command. this allowance to help offset the cost of temporary
housing and meals. TLA is for overseas
MILEAGE IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION assignments and TLE is for the continental United
(MALT) States (CONUS), i.e., this Station. For this Station
TLE is paid for 10 days; $110 a day maximum ($49
Service members receive MALT when they drive to a lodging and $26 for meals). The Personnel Support
new assignment. This allowance is computed on a Detachment (PSD) can provide complete information
Federal Table of Mileage Chart. Even though your for this Station and for overseas (OCONUS)
mileage computation may be longer or shorter than transfers.
the official distance shown on this chart, the official
distance determines the allowance payable. MALT ADVANCED PAY
to paid to those going overseas if you drive from your
stateside location to the port, or from the port to the Service members may draw advance pay when
new duty station. Rates are as shown below: planning a move, but this should be considered very
carefully. To be financially prepared for the PCS
Single active duty or spouse driving alone - $.15 per move, as soon as notification or orders are anticipated
mile, two family members - $.17 per mile, three or received, a spending plan should be developed
family members - $.19 per mile, 4 or more family early in order to save the extra money needed to
members - $.20 per mile. assist you with your moving expenses. Many times
advance pay is spent on other "emergencies" and is
MALT will also be paid for travel in a second car not available to assist with moving expenses. In
when its use is authorized. Always authorized with addition, advance pay reduces your take-home pay
2nd POV registration. These rates apply to spouses for the months ahead, when you may need more
authorized to travel alone or with family members. money for settling in expenses. It is not a good idea
to take an advance of pay for a vacation enroute.
PER DIEM ALLOWANCE Talk to you Command Financial Specialist before
you request advanced pay.
Along with DLA & MALT, food and lodging
allowances are provided when making a PCS move. You can draw no more than 3 months advance pay.
The allowance is paid at the rate of 350 miles of The advance is normally repaid in equal installments
travel per day. Service members received $50.00 over 12 months. In some circumstances, repayment
per day, plus $37.50 for their spouse and each family can be spread over 24 months. Advance pay is your
member over the age of 12, and $25.00 for children base pay--not pay with allowances. If approved by
under 12 years of age. When the family travels your Commanding Officer, an advanced housing
separately, the spouse receives $50.00 per day; the allowance can be drawn if you provide a copy of
children's per diem rates remain the same as stated your lease and your expenses for utilities. You must
above. prove that this money will be used for housing costs.
Advance Housing allowance is up to 3 months BAQ
TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE and VHA. The advance housing allowance may be
ALLOWANCE (TLA) repaid over a 12-month period, and in some
circumstances over a longer period.
The amount of TLA depends on several
factors--family size, local per diem rate, actual cost REMEMBER!! ALL ADVANCE PAY HAS TO
of quarters, and whether quarters provide cooking or BE REPAID!!
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At A Glance
Facility/Services Summary
--Officer and Enlisted Population--
Active Duty Officer 74 Active Duty Warrant Officer 4
Guard Reserve Officer 10 Guard Reserve Warrant Officer 2
Retired (Officer and Enlisted) 15000 Foreign Service Officers 7
Active Duty Enlisted 504 Guard Reserve Enlisted 36
Foreign Service Enlisted 0
--Civilians--
Civil Service 1128 Wage Grade 105
Non-Appropriated Funds 71 Family Members -on and off Installation- 1972
--Family Services--
Family Centers 0 Teen Centers 0
Child Day Care 0 Family Child Care Certified Homes 0
Total Child Capacity 0 Total Child Capacity 0
Average Waiting List Time -Months- 0
--Other Services--
Commissary 0 Exchanges 1
Shoppettes 1 Gas Stations 0
Movie Theaters 0 Banks and Credit Unions 1
McDonalds/Burger King 0 Other i.e. Exchange concessionaires 0
Housing Summary
--Officer Housing--
Senior Officer Waiting 12 Senior Officer 3 Bed Room 3
Senior Officer 4 Bed Room 3 Senior Officer Other 1
Company Grade Officer Waiting 12 Company Grade Officer 2 Bed Room 0
Company Grade Officer 3 Bed Room 7 Company Grade Officer 4 Bed Room 1
Company Grade Officer Other 0 BOQ 47
--Enlisted Housing--
Senior Enlisted Waiting 18 Senior Enlisted 3 Bed Room 0
Senior Enlisted 4 Bed Room 0 Senior Enlisted Other 0
Enlisted Waiting 18 Enlisted 2 Bed Room 4
Enlisted 3 Bed Room 44 Enlisted Other 0
BEQ 298 Transient Lodging Facilities 55
Education Summary
Name Numbers
Elementary School 31
Jr High/Middle School 16
High School 8
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Local Community Summary
Type of Housing Avg. Low High
Apartment Rent 600 450 850
House Rent 750 600 1200
House Price - Single Family 120000 100000 250000
Townhouse/Condominium Price 95000 75000 125000
Medical and Dental Summary
--Medical Facilities--
Medical Treatment Facilities N Number of Beds 0 Medical Clinic 1
Alcohol Y Allergy N Audiology N
Cardiology Y Coronary care N Dermatology N
Dietary Y Emergency N Endocrinology N
room
Family Practice Y General surgery Y Gynecology Y
HIV Unit N Hematology N Immunization Y
Infect Disease N Intensive Care N Laboratory Y
Mental Health N Neonatal N Nuclear Medicine N
Intensive Care
Unit
Nephrology N Neurology N Neurosurgery N
Obstetrics N Oncology N Opthamology N
Optometry Y Orthopedics Y Otolarygnology N
Pathology Y Pediatrics Y Physical Therapy Y
Podiatry N Primary Care Y Radiology Y
Rheumatology N Urology N
--Dental Facilities--
Dental Clinics 1 Adolescent Y Endodontics Y
General Dentistry Y Oral Surgery Y Orthodontics Y
Pedodontist N Periodontics N
Relocation and Support Services Summary
--Military Clubs--
Officers Club 1 Non-Commissioned Officers Club 1
Enlisted Club 1
--Recreation--
Arts and Crafts 0 Automobile Hobby Centers 1
Bowling Centers 1 Recreational Centers 1
Libraries 1 Music and Theater Locations 0
--Physical Fitness/Sports--
9 Hole Golf Courses 0 18 Hole Golf Courses 0
Gyms/Physical Fitness Centers 1 Jogging Paths 1
Tennis Clubs/Courts 6 Tennis Courts - Lighted 4
Swimming Pools - Public 1
--Nature/Outdoor Activities--
Outdoor Recreation Centers 1 Campgrounds 1
Fishing Areas 2 Horse Stables 0
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APPENDIX
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