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The Flower Shop- Petals & Blooms at Fort Lewis (JBLM) is located in the Lewis Main Exchange. They have flowers for all occasions that will surely make your loved one feel appreciated and loved.

We at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange are thrilled to welcome you to any of our facilities. We work hard to ensure you save money every day and your shopping experience with us is a pleasant one.

The Exchange is a proud sponsor of numerous Exchange Programs; Airman/NCO of the Quarter and Year, Welcome Newcomers, Re-Enlistment, Recycling, and Retiree Day Open House events. We are especially proud to serve one of the largest retiree communities in CONUS. We are also the largest family member employer and generate over $6 million annually to Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR programs.

SPONSORSHIP IS MANDATORY. IAW AR 600-8-8: The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP)

ALL SOLDIERS COMING FROM AIT AND ALL SOLDIERS IN GRADES E1 to E6, O1 to O3, and W01 to W02 are required to have a sponsor at their gaining unit and will need to complete DA Form 5434, sections 1, 2, 4, and 5 before initializing the Installation Clearance Record (DA Form 137-2) at the installation they are departing. Section 3 must be completed by the gaining unit (the sponsor) for the Soldier to clear the installation.

HQDA EXORD 161-15. Exception to Policy (ETP): The approval authority for exception to the above requirement is the first General Officer/Senior Executive service equivalent in the Soldier’s chain of command, with authority to delegate approval authority not lower than a brigade level commander. Soldiers will not be held past their report date pending sponsor assignment.

To contact the JBLM TASP, email: [email protected]

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Log into the ✪ Army Career Tracker (ACT) website, click on the “Sponsorship” tab and follow the instructions to complete your sponsorship application online. If you are having issues with accessing the DA Form 5434, contact your Unit Sponsorship Team.

JBLM ID Cards/DEERS offices provide enrollment assistance for the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) database, as well as issue Common Access Cards (CAC) and other United States Uniformed Services Identification Cards to authorized individuals.

We have two locations to serve you. Click the image on the right to download a copy of our informational flyer, or proceed to the locations below to schedule an appointment.

Click -HERE- for a list of Acceptable ID Documents

Effective immediately, the issuance of new DoD Civilian Retiree ID cards will be terminated.  Advancements in the installation of physical access control systems and procedures, and the implementation of the REAL ID Act, have eliminated the requirement for the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Retiree Identification (ID) Card.  Previously issued DoD Civilian Retiree ID Cards will remain valid through August 31, 2023, and will not be reissued.  A new requirement for all Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Retirees seeking access must establish their identity, fitness, and purpose. DoD civilian retirees making such authorized use, when they receive their retirement Standard Form-50, “Notification of Personnel Action,” may enroll their REAL ID Act-compliant driver’s license for future use at the installation Visitor Control Center to facilitate future visits to the installation.  You will receive a JBLM one-year badge which must be renewed annually and can only be used for Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

The mission of the Casualty Assistance Office is to assist the grieving families of deceased military personnel, active duty and retired, by providing the final demonstration of our nation’s gratitude to those who faithfully defend our country in peace and war. Casualty Assistance assists next-of-kin of critically injured, ill, or deceased Army Soldiers, retirees, and veterans to include benefits counseling, military funeral honors, and Casualty Assistance/Notification Officer training.

For Army service members

To report an Active Duty death, call (253) 966-5890.  This is a 24/7 number.

To report the death of a retiree, or for information on Military Funeral Honors, contact (253) 966-5890.  You may also email [email protected]

Click here for the Request Form for Military Funeral Honors for Army veterans and retirees. A PDF viewer is required to view the form.

For Air Force service members

To report the death of a retired Air Force service member, please call 253-982-3821. To request Military Funeral Honors for Air Force service members, please call 253-982-2700.

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center at JBLM comprises a team of human resources professionals dedicated to supporting and empowering service members, civilians, families, and veterans worldwide in an era of persistent conflict. The CPAC office is responsible for recruiting, retaining, and sustaining a high-quality volunteer force through innovative and effective enterprise solutions and ensures human resources readiness across the full spectrum of operations

Employment Opportunities

More than 330,000 men and women working in every profession imaginable are not active-duty military, but they serve as an integral part of the armed forces team to support the defense of our nation.

For appropriated job opportunities at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, please visit USA JOBS.

Civilian New Employee Information

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete an OF 306 and a SF 85 (Security Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) unless a secret/top secret clearance is required.

All veterans must provide a DD 214 member 4 copy for all periods of active-duty service.

Veterans receiving compensation for a service-connected disability must provide an SF 15 and a copy of their VA rating letter (no medical information please).

If your position requires a pre-employment physical or drug test, you will be contacted by your servicing human resources technician to set up an appointment.

More pre-employment requirements may be necessary depending on your position. Please check with your servicing human resources technician to make sure all pre-employment requirements are met before giving your current employer notice.

In-Processing Information

The documents listed to the right, under “In-Processing Packet,” are all due on the day of your in-processing (official first day of work). Please print and complete the following but do not date the forms. You will date them after you are sworn in.

Retired military will also want to complete the SF-813, if new to federal service.

Current Army employees will only need to provide the W4, SF-1199A (DIRECT DEP), HFL 553 (LES MAILING), and a copy of your most recent LES (to transfer leave).

Make sure to bring your U.S. passport, birth certificate, or certification of naturalization paperwork with you for in-processing. U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for all Appropriated Fund federal employment.

In-processing takes place at 7:30 a.m. every Monday morning at the CPAC.