Compared to the rest of the country, Fayetteville Metro Area's cost of living is 15.93% lower than the U.S. average. Please check with your sponsor for off post housing costs and availability of on post housing for both married and single Airmen & officers.
BRAC
Due to the Base Realignment and Closure which took effect 01 March 2011, Pope Army Airfield has realigned with Fort Bragg. Pope Army Airfield will be Fort Bragg's third airfield, joining Simmons Army Airfield and Mackall Arm Airfield in supporting combat training and rapid contingency deployments of the post's airborne and special operations communities.
Pope Army Airfield nor Fort Liberty no longer publishes an installation newspaper.
Fort Bragg offers 2 golf courses Ryder Golf Course and Stryker Golf Course. Both are open to all ranks with daily, monthly or annual memberships available. Golf lessons are also available by appointments only. For more information call 910-907-4653 or 910-396-3980.
AF members can use the Fort Liberty Tickets and Tours office located in the Mini Mall on Reilly Road, Bldg 4-2171. For more information call 910-396-8747/8687 or visit the Fort Bragg MWR website. Discount tickets are available, group tours and much more.
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 to the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
Lodging
There is a great demand for lodging at Pope Army Airfield. You should make reservations for temporary lodging as soon as you receive orders, 910-394-4131 or DSN 312-424-4131.
Fort Liberty MWR Facilities
Fort Liberty has 2 bowling centers to meet the needs of our military members and their families. Services are provided at the Airborne Lanes Bowling Center or at Dragon Lanes Bowling Center. For more information visit Fort Liberty MWR or call 910-432-6899 or 910-907-2695 respectfully.
Looking for a place to host that special Squadron event? Fort Bragg's Conference and Catering Center is now open for lunch and other events. The Center is located at 2658 Reilly Road and has space large enough to seat 1,000 people or be divided into seven different rooms. It also has two (2) board rooms that hold 40 people each. They offer a lunch buffet area that seats 125 people. The 49,200 square-foot building will host several family-friendly events throughout the year such as Easter brunch, the father-daughter ball, and Mother's Day brunch. These events will be open to the public. For more information please call 910-907-2582 or visit Fort Bragg MWR.
Thrift Shop
Did you know? Pope Army Airfield and Fort Liberty has a great Thrift Shop on the installation. The Bragg 'N Barn Thrift Shop is open to the public for shopping; but only military and their families, retirees and DoD civilians may consign items. It provides a means of exchange of used clothing and merchandise through consignment. They also have lots of opportunities for volunteers and they provide the training. They are located on Woodruff Street, Bldg 2-2412 and can be contacted at 910-907-4053.
Key Spouse
Key Spouse meetings are held on bi-monthly basis, usually on Thursdays at noon-2 p.m. at the Military and Family Readiness Center.
Operation Homefront
Operation Ride Home Program which is funded through the Armed Services YMCA has now been implemented throughout the year vice only the holiday season. For more information please contact the ASYMCA directly at 910-436-0500 with any questions, issues or submission of applications.
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). 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 unnecessary 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 719-567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
Financial Institutions on Pope AAF: Pentagon Federal Credit Union is located in next to Burger King in the Shoppette parking lot.
The Military Personnel Office has relocated back to it's newly renovated building, Bldg #308, on Maynard Street. They are located on the first floor of Bldg 308 and you can contact them at 910-394-1934/2224 or DSN 424-1934/2224. Services available include ID cards, DEERs, In-processing for military members, and much more.
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Pope has played a leading role in the development of U.S. airpower, with missions ranging from providing airlift and close air support to American armed forces, to supporting humanitarian missions worldwide. On March 27, 1919, the area was officially established by the War Department as Pope Field, making it one of the oldest installations in the Air Force. The base is named after 1st Lt. Harley Halbert Pope, who was killed on Jan. 7, 1919, when the JN-4 Jenny he was flying with Sgt, Walter W. Fleming, crashed into the Cape Fear River near Fayetteville. The transfer of Pope Army Airfield to the Army's control is certainly a major event and was the result of the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Pope will continue to put the "air" in airborne for Fort Liberty missions by providing airlift and close air support to American armed forces and to humanitarian missions flown all over the world. For more history visit Pope's homepage.
Fayetteville metro: 398,940
Pope Army Airfield (PAAF) is home for approximately 2,100 active duty members and their families. Pope AAF also has approximately 300 plus civilians, non-appropriated fund and contract personnel supporting the mission of the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group. Fort Liberty’s population is over 60,000 active duty troops.
Welcome to Pope Army Airfield, one of the busiest bases in the military, located in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area.
The base is nestled at the northern tip of Fort Liberty, approximately 12 miles northwest of Fayetteville. It is within easy access to many historical and unique sites. For instance, to the west are the Appalachian Mountains, and to the east are the "Outer Banks" and the North Carolina National Seashore. Within the state’s borders, there are many recreational areas and activities to satisfy everyone’s interests. The temperate climate is conducive to year-round outdoor activities. To contact Pope AAF, please free; free to contact them at DSN 424-9000 or commerical at (910) 394-9000.
Pope Army Airfiled NC is located on the norther edge of the city of Fayetteville and adjacent to Fort Liberty, NC. It is approximately sixty miles south-southwest (SSW) of Raleigh and one hundred miles east of Charlotte.
Arriving by Plane, Bus, Train or Commercial Transportation
If you are arriving by airplane, bus train or any commercial transportation, there will be an information sign posted in the terminals. If you arrive at the Fayetteville Airport late at night, there is generally a taxi available for a $20 fee to Pope. Keep your receipt if you use a taxi. The best idea is to inform your sponsor or unit orderly room to have someone to pick you up at the airport.
Driving to Pope Army Airfield
If you are driving, the roads are well marked with directions to Fort Liberty and Pope AAF:
The Sustainable Shuttle has added new routes, new stops and new transfer points to keep Fort Liberty and Pope Army Airfield on the move! For a user guide, maps and schedules go to Installation Transportation Office or Facebook. For the most current information call 910-396-1992 or DSN: 236-1992.
Fort Liberty offers the Sustainable Shuttle Bus with various stops on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield. Please call 910-396-1992 for shuttle schedule.
Pope AAF no longer has operator assistance. Service members can contact the Pope AAF Command Post at DSN 424-9000 or Commerical at (910) 394-9000 for assistance and to contact an Air Force Representative To contact an Fort Liberty POC, please call 910-396-0011 (Information Directory)
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