Moving to NAS JRB Fort Worth
NAS JRB Fort Worth, also known as Carswell Field, is a joint reserve base on the west side of Fort Worth that hosts Navy, Marine, Air Force and Air National Guard units. Families live in the Westside and Lake Worth communities, with the full Dallas-Fort Worth metro close by.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Fort Worth, TX |
| Formerly known as | Carswell Field |
| Airports | Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) |
| Climate | Hot summers, mild winters, occasional severe storms and ice |
| Cost of living | Moderate for a major metro; Texas has no state income tax |
| On-base housing | Government-run family housing (about 83 units, waitlist roughly 3 to 24 months per Military OneSource) via the Family Housing Office |
| Medical care | On-base military clinic; major hospitals and the Fort Worth VA clinic nearby |
| Family support center | Fleet & Family Support Center |
Where families live
Lake Worth
Small lakeside city with relatively modest home prices.
White Settlement
Most affordable nearby option per one guide.
Benbrook
Suburban with a lake and moderate prices.
Marine Creek Ranch
Newer subdivisions on the Eagle Mountain corridor.
Schools
No schools on base. Districts include Lake Worth ISD, Fort Worth ISD and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD depending on address; check boundaries before leasing.
- Fort Worth ISD — Serves much of the city and parts of 76135.
- Lake Worth ISD — Small district serving the city of Lake Worth.
- Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD — Serves Marine Creek Ranch and Eagle Mountain areas.
Navy School Liaison Office through the installation family support center.
Things to do near NAS JRB Fort Worth
- Fort Worth StockyardsfamilyHistoric district with daily cattle drives.
- Fort Worth Cultural DistrictmuseumKimbell, the Modern and Amon Carter museums.
- Fort Worth ZoofamilyMajor zoo in the city.
- Fort Worth Nature Center & RefugeoutdoorsBison herd and 20+ miles of trails.
- Lake WorthoutdoorsFishing, boating and kayaking.
- Sundance SquarenightlifeDowntown dining and entertainment.
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Local programs & support
- Navy Lodge / Gateway lodgingOn-base lodging requires PCS or TAD orders.
PCS tips for NAS JRB Fort Worth
- Submit DD Form 1746 with orders to the housing office to start the waitlist clock.
- On-base housing is limited, so most families rent or buy off base.
- Check school boundaries before choosing a Lake Worth, Fort Worth or Saginaw address.
- Severe spring storms are common, so review insurance coverage.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.