Housing
Colorado Springs is experiencing tremendous growth. All five military installations in the Colorado Springs area have privatized their housing operations. Contact your government Housing Military Office (HMO), at your current base as soon as you know you are moving to Colorado Springs area. The government housing team will provide you with the latest information about privatized housing, details about the application process, and off-base housing options. The HMO will also update you on any base specific policies. For additional information, call 719-556-4332 or DSN 834-4332.
Privatized Housing Resident Advocate - This office is available if you have any issues with Housing on Peterson Space Force Base. They can be reached by calling 719-728-9278 or sbd1.cvh.residentadvocate@us.af.mil.
Dorm Occupancy
Peterson SFB has a high occupancy rate. Please call or ask your sponsor to call at least three weeks before you arrive. The Dorm Manager and personnel can be reached at 719-556-3832/1409.
School Tips for Parents
There is a lot of information on schools in the Colorado Springs area. The School Liaison Officer is available by calling 719-556-3152. Useful information and documents are available at http://www.21fss.com/about/airman-family-readiness/school-liaison-officer/.
Vehicle Registration, New Resident Requirements, Voting, and Driver's Licenses
Use https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/motor-vehicle-department/ to learn about requirements to register your vehicle, estimate your vehicle registration cost, become a new resident, vote in Colorado, and much more! Or call 719-520-6240 to speak with a representative.
**If you register to vote at the El Paso DMV, you will revoke your current residence and will become a Colorado resident. If you don't want to change residency and wish to vote in your current state, please visit FVAP.gov.
Passports and Visas
Ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships for the military members and their families. Therefore, as the last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
21 FORCE SUPPORT MARKETING DEPARTMENT
"21 FSS Marketing Office offers fun stuff - all the things that help you keep your life in balance - Outdoor Recreation, Golf, Aquatics, Bowling, ITT, Aero Club (Rocky Mountain USAF Flight Training Center), The Club, and plenty of outstanding special events. To see what is available, visit the 21st Force Support Squadron website.
Living in Colorado opens up a spectrum of recreation unequaled anywhere else. It includes skiing and snowboarding at some of the world's premier resorts, rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking 14ers (mountain peaks 14,000 feet and higher in elevation), fishing, learn-to-swim programs, camping, whitewater rafting down the Arkansas River, snowmobiling, skydiving, snowshoeing, dog sledding, weekend trips to Aspen, Crested Butte, and Moab, Utah.
Our ITT offers awesome discounts on tickets to professional sports games - such as tickets to the Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche Hockey - and discounted tickets to concerts at the Pikes Peak Center and world-class entertainment, like the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil, at Colorado Springs World Arena.
And Peterson Space Force Base boasts the only full-service professional leisure travel office in Colorado specifically dedicated to travel discounts for the military. No other military installation in the Pikes Peak region has one. With its two full-time professional travel agents, Leisure Travel provides the best prices and awesome service, even while you travel.
- Space is limited at the Temporary Lodging Facility. It offers a variety of comfortable accommodations, including standard rooms, suites, and pet-friendly options. Call 719-556-7851 or 888-AFLodge, ext. 738 to make reservations as soon as your arrival date is known.
- You are entitled to 20 hours of free childcare with a certified on-base daycare provider within 60 days of arrival, upon availability. Please contact the Peterson Military & Family Readiness Center to obtain a certificate of eligibility.
- Avoid Finance Debts and have your travel voucher completed within thirty days of your PCS. If you need information or assistance, contact the Peterson Finance Office as soon as possible. Call 719-556-4770 or DSN: 834-4770.
- The Loan Locker is co-located with the Airman's Attic across the street from the Youth Center in building 1525. The Loan Locker has many items available for PCS loan, or for a guest loan in case of need. Items include sleeping mats, pots and pan sets, dish sets, car seats, infant play pens, lamps, alarm clocks, and small appliances. Contact the Loan Locker at 719-556-7614 or the Military & Family Readiness Center at 719-556-6141 to use this service.
- The Airman's Attic is generally open Monday thru Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and open for Airmen E5 and below. Uniform items are available for ALL active duty, reserve, and national guard ranks. The Airman's Attic is closed on weekends and holidays. For more information, call 719-556-3215.
Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense. Every installation has a special DSN number, and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is NOT necessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial 719-556-4555. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
- For snow delays/release alerts, you can check:
- PAFB Snow Line: 719-556-7669
- Sign up with our local AtHoc when you arrive.
- Local media outlets
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