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Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) provides quality education programs and services to the Soldiers, Families, Civilians, Retirees and Veterans in the JBLM community. Additional services offered at the Stone Education Center include advising, testing, language testing, ArmyIgnitEd and college support, TA and VA benefits assistance and employment opportunities.
ARMY: 
Technology and Academic Resource Center (TARC)
Who can use the TARC-
• Active Duty Service Members
• DOD ID Card holders
• Authorized students
The TARC is a specific area ONLY for service members training/learning and self-development (to include college course work).
Services at the TARC include:
• Computers with commercial internet access (ID Card required) and Government access
• Online access for self-development classes, military training courses, and college classes
• Fax machine- Send and Receive
• CAC pin reset only
• Sign documents using digital signatures
• Use of USB Drives (ask for details)
Other TARC resources:
BSEP/GT improvement, Phases 1 and 2
Please Note: The TARC is not a public computer lab, and is not for checking social media, personal email accounts, or other web browsing.
All Services at no cost. No reservations, first come, first served.
Reach Your Academic Goals
On-Base Colleges
Six on-base colleges deliver face-to-face classes at both education centers on JBLM.
- ⚠Central Texas College
- ⚠Central Washington University
- ⚠Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- ⚠Pierce College
- ⚠Saint Martin's University
- ⚠University of Maryland Global Campus
COLLEGE OFFICES AT THE STONE EDUCATION CENTER
| College | Phone | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|
Central Texas College Email: dlewis@ctcd.edu Fall Semester 1: August 18, 2025 Fall Semester 2: October 14, 2025 | 253-964-1070 | Mon-Thu: 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Fri: 8:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Closed every other Fri) |
Central Washington University Email: cwu_jblm@cwu.edu Fall Quarter: September 9, 2025 | 509-963-1210 | Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri: Closed |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University tacoma@erau.edu Fall 1: August 11, 2025 Fall2: October 20, 2025 | 253-589-1728 | Tue: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Thu: 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
| Pierce College Email: JBLM@pierce.ctc.edu Summer: July 1, 2025 Fall: September 22, 2025 | 253-964-6567 | Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Saint Martin's University Email: jblm.admissions@stmartin.edu Fall 1: August 25, 2025 Fall 2: October 20, 2025 | 253-964-4688 | Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| University of Maryland Global Campus Email: baseadvisor@umgc.edu Fall 1: August 13, 2025 Fall 2: October 15, 2025 (on-line only) Fall 3: October 15, 2025 | 240-221-1385 | Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Directory
Services, Contacts and Hours
Helping you connect with the support you need.
| Service | Phone | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Education Advising Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) | 253-967-7174 | 253-967-7295 | Mon, Thu-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Facilities Scheduler | 253-967-2187 | Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Technology and Academic Resource Center (TARC) usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dhr-aces-testing@army.mil | 253-967-2171 | 253-967-2178 Fax: 253-967-5332 | Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Army Personnel Testing | 253-967-3889 | Mon/Tue/Fri: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| BSEP | 253-967-2169 | Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Testing
Testing Services
Supporting active duty, National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, and other Department of Defense personnel in the region.
A consolidated testing facility that administers the Army Personnel Tests. Tests available include the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Selection Instrument Flight Training (SIFT), English Level Comprehension Test (ELCT), Basic Math and Science Test (BMST), In-Service Screening Test (ISST: MOS 25D Only), Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB), and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). We also make appointments through the Defense Language Institute Monterey, CA, for Oral Proficiency Telephonic Interviews.
Army Personnel Testing
Open Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 253-967-3889 usarmy.jblm.list.dhr-aces-testing@army.mil
| Monday | 8 a.m. -DLPT Section1 | 9 a.m. - GT Predictor | 12:30 p.m. DLPT Section 2 |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - AFCT | 1 p.m. - DLAB |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - SIFT (alternating weeks) | 9 a.m. - Split DLPT- Section 1 |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - Split DLPT- Section 2 |
National Test Center
⚠https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/jblm-testing
Email: ntc@pierce.ctc.edu
⚠https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/jblm-testing
Email: ntc@pierce.ctc.edu
The National Test Center is operated by Pierce College in the education centers on JBLM. Examinations are by appointment – please visit the website for more information. CLEP, DSST, Pearson Vue, MSSC, and proctoring services are offered.
Education Resources
Research Your Options
Click on the name of any resource below to visit it's webpage.
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Find a Career Path
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Apply for Financial Assistance
Transfer Credits
Improve Academic Skills
Higher Ed Workshop Links
Visiting College Schedule
Monday / Wednesday: Military Service Education
Oct 6: American Military University
Oct 7: American Military University
Oct 7: University of Arizona Global
Oct 9: Grand Canyon University
Oct 14: Western Governors University
Oct 14: University of Arizona (Global)
Oct 21: University of Arizona (Global)
Oct 23: Education Fair (Madigan Hospital)
Oct 28: University of Arizona (Global)
Oct 29: Grand Canyon University
Nov 4: AMEDD
Nov 4: University of Arizona (Global)
Nov 5: American Miltary UNiversity
Nov 6: American Military University
Nov 12: American Military University
Nov 13: Grand Canyon University
Nov 18: University of Arizona (Global)
Nov 20: ROTC Green to Gold (G2G) Brief
Nov 24: Grand Canyon University
Dec 3: American Military University
Dec 4: American Military University
Dec 9: Grand Canyon University
Dec 18: ROTC Green to Gold (G2G) Brief
Dec 22: Grand Canyon University
****If your Academic Institution would like to visit JBLM please contact us at 253-967-2126 or 7174****
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A native of Stoneville, Mississippi, Major General (MG) David Lamme Stone graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1898. He saw action in the Spanish-American War and during World War I he was responsible for the development and building of Camp Lewis with the specific mission of creating a training center that could house up to 50,000 Soldiers. He accomplished the task in 90 days and was made the Commander of Camp Lewis. His military honor are the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. From his overseas assignments, MG Stone was awarded the French legion of Honor and French Croix de Guerre with Palm, the Belgian Order of Leopold and the Panamanian Order of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa. This Education Center is named in honor of MG Stone's distinguished Army career spanning 42 years. He is interred in the Fort Lewis Cemetery.