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Military Affairs Forum

April 24, 2012

Tom Knight, Garrison Chief of Staff Joint Base Lewis McChordDan Penrose, Project Manager, South Sound Military & Communities Partnership


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MISSION OF THE PARTNERSHIP

To foster effective communication, understanding, and mutual

supportby serving as the primary point of coordination forresolution of those issues which transcend the specific interests of

the military and civilian communities of the

Joint Base Lewis-McChord region.


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STUDY PURPOSE AND PROCESS

Purpose

Provide initial data on the demographic profile,

perceptions, and needs of JBLM staff and military families.

Process

Web-based survey of 41 questions designed to take lessthan 10 minutes. Online gift certificates to local retailoutlets were offered to randomly selected respondents.Responses are anonymous.

Distribution

Direct invitation to approximately 27,000 official JBLMstaff emails and over 200 personal emails via the FamilyReadiness Group (FRG) list serve.

Articles in the NW Guardian, with a circulation ofapproximately 20,700 on the installation.

Facebook posts, JBLM Website banners, On-BaseElectronic Reader Boards, Commanders Channel
http://www.nwguardian.com/http://www.nwguardian.com/


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Survey Findings


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DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT

3,250 Completed Surveys (2,145 from active duty/spouses)

66% Active Duty or Spouses

Gender DistributionMale 64%Female 36%

Pay Grade N %

E1 E4 562 15.1%E5 428 11.5%E6 392 10.5%E7 320 8.6%E8 E9 170 4.6%W1 O3 530 14.2%>O4 218 5.8%GS1 GS6 216 5.8%GS7 GS9 385 10.3%>GS10 509 13.6%


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DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT


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RESPONSES BY LOCATION

1,464 respondents provided a valid location for their residence


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HOMES & SCHOOLS


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WHY DO YOU LIVE OFF-BASE?

1. Bought/own a home

2. Closer to family or a specific amenity (e.g., spouses work, church, childcare, etc.)

3. Cheaper/more affordable than on-base housing

4. Home size and/or quality is better off-base

5. Dont want to live on-base/want to get away from work

6. Required to live off-base/not eligible to live on-base


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WHO LIVES IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD?


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DEPLOYMENTS


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TRANSITIONING


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CAREER PLANS


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CAREER PLANS

Attend/finish college or university

Law enforcement/security-related Civilian DOD/federal employment

Information technology/computer-

related

Aviation-related

Mechanic

Engineering

Contracting

Healthcare/medical

Self-employed/small business

Teaching


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TRIPS BY ON-BASE RESPONDENTS


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TRIPS BY OFF-BASE RESPONDENTS


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COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION OPTIONS


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PERCEPTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION


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WHAT RESTAURANTS DO YOU WISH THIS REGION HAD?

Restaurant Number of Times Listed by Participants

Chilis 81Chick-Fil-A 52

Buffalo Wild Wings 35In and Out Burger 28Texas Roadhouse 26Cracker Barrel 24Chipotle 23Sonic 19Golden Corral 19

TGI Fridays 17Applebees 13Cheesecake Factory 13Dave and Busters 13Olive Garden 12Macaroni Grill 7

Outback 7Carrabas 7Dunkin Donuts 7Joes Crab Shack 7Longhorn Steakhouse 7


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GENERAL COMMENTS

1. Regional and On-Base Transportation A top concern. Suggestions and ideas were provided on how to improvecongestion issues at the gates (such as opening each at all hours), stagger physical training and work schedules, interestsin ride sharing, shuttles, bio diesel, carpooling, and methods to reduce single occupancy driving to the base.

2. Schools and ChildcareA need for improved school quality on base, high cost and inadequate hours of childcareboth on and off base, long waitlists both on and off base, and the inadequacy of care for special needs children.

3. On-Base Commercial and Service Choices Interested in healthier food choices and non-fast food restaurantson-base, better grocery choices on base and proximate to the base, farmers markets, and better fitness trainingopportunities on base similar to off base athletic clubs.

4. On and Off Base Housing Options and Conditions An interest in improving the quality of on-base housing;housing costs and BAH issues; and the need for privacy and spaces for pets and gardening on base.

5. JBLM / Regional AmenitiesThe region is an attractive place to reside long term due to regional amenities andculture. Many identified reasons they prefer to live off-base, including growing gardens, having pets, privacy, and moreservice and commercial options, but would like to see more military discounts.

6. Walking and Biking Environments Comments were targeted at low quality walking conditions on-base andrespondents interests in sidewalks, biking infrastructure, need for improved cross sections, and enforcing speed limits.

7. Health CareIdentified the need for improved health care services at Madigan and the need for dental clinics on base.

8. Safety Issues on-base related to the speed of traffic and petty crimes. Off-base safety comments were related toconcerns with criminal activities near base gates and in communities close to JBLM.

9. Joint Base Transitioning Joint Base transitioning issues, including merging Army and Air Force operating systems,cultures, and expectations.


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Contact:Dan Penrose, Project Manager

[email protected]


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COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC SURVEY RESULTS


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COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC SURVEY RESULTS

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