Fort Hamilton - The Face of America's Army in New York City

Hamilton Spotlight

The seven deadly myths of heart disease
February is Heart Health Month and Health Net Federal Services wants to help all servicemen and women in the TRICARE North Region maintain a healthy heart. Read more...

Board makes decisions on property priorities
The Real Property Planning Board met Jan. 29 to discuss 24 construction projects that will improve upon or create new facilities on Fort Hamilton. Read more...

Hiring freeze in effect

The Army continues to face significant budget uncertainty in the upcoming months. To reduce expenditures, the Assistant Secretary of the Army implemented prudent measures to help mitigate the Department’s budget execution risks. This included the execution of an Army-wide hiring freeze for all types of appointments in all funding programs with the exception of positions that provide services for mission-critical activities. Read more...

DA photos temporarily unavailable at Fort Hamilton
Alternatives for DA photos are at West Point and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
All appointments should be made on VIOS at http://www.vios.army.mil/

West Point DA Photo Studio
2101 New South Post Road
Spellman Hall, Room 1-9
West Point, NY 10996845-938-PIXX (7499)

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
No walk-in appointments Monday-Friday
Walk-in appointments available Saturdays and Sundays 0745-1130 and 1230-1530
Building 5411 Fort Dix
Be sure to bring your CAC Card
609-562-3340

Major Units On Fort Hamilton


New York City Recruiting Battalion	Military Entrance Processing Station New York	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - North Atlantic Division	Joint Task Force - Empire Shield New York National Guard

Installation conditions

FPCON	Alpha
Road conditions	Green
Installation status	Open

For current updates about Fort Hamilton operations, weather, road conditions or general information, please call 718-630-INFO (4636).

Announcements

Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Community Club. Buffet dinner, delicious romantic dessert and complimentary champagne toast with three-piece entertainment by our own Rich and Company. Cash bar. $75 per couple, $40 single. Call 718-765-7368 Option 3 for reservations.

Tax preparation services

Fort Hamilton's Installation Legal Office will provide tax preparation for military, retirees and their Families at no charge by appointment. Call 718-630-4743 to schedule an appointment.

H&R Block provides tax preparation for a fee at 137C in Room 5B effective Jan. 18.
Hours of operation are:
Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday Closed