Check-in Procedures

Your first stop is your unit Commander Support Staff. Your CSS will process all gain actions. Please bring your PCS package from your last base. If you arrive after duty hours, your 24-hour arrival point for area information and welcome is the Base Lodging Office, building 5602, High Desert Inn, 661-275-7666, DSN 312-575-7666.

Note: If your unit does not have a CSS you may contact the Military Personnel Flight at 661-277-4281 or DSN 312-527-4281 for additional information on in-processing.

Newcomers Orientation and Informational Briefs for Active-Duty, DOD Civilian, and Family Members

The Newcomers Orientation and Informational Brief welcome all military, DOD Civilian and their spouses to Edwards Air Force Base. It is conducted every first Thursday of each month at Club Muroc, Building 5600. This half-day session includes orientation style briefings from senior leadership and community agencies along with a bus tour (mandatory for military members and voluntary for DOD Civilians and families). Please call the Military and Family Readiness Center at 661-277-0723, DSN 312-527-0723 to register.

Childcare for PCS Program (visit Air Force Aid Society for more information)

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Financial Assistance – $200 per dependent child up to age 12 (not to exceed $1,000 per household)

• Provider Flexibility – Funds can be used for any childcare option
• Direct Payment to Families – Approved funds are deposited to member via Zelle or ACH

ELIGIBILITY

• Active-duty Air Force and Space Force members (Must apply within 60 days of arrival or departure)
• Air National Guard and Reserve members activated under Title 10, USC for more than 15 days with a PCS order
• Air Force and Space Force members with retirement, Palace Chase, or separation orders, including those on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). (Only eligible within 60 days at the departure location)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The following documents must be submitted when requesting assistance:

• Military ID (Copy of front & back)
• PCS Order, Retirement Order, Separation Order – Eligible children must be listed on the PCS order and must be moving to the PCS location with the sponsor

Sponsor’s Role

Upon notification of your PCS, you should be assigned a sponsor from your gaining unit to assist you with your relocation. The sponsor’s role is to provide you the necessary resources pertaining to your relocation and minimize stress level that comes along with the move. An effective sponsor is the key to a successful relocation. To request a sponsor, call your gaining CSS or the Military Personnel Flight at 661-277-4281 or DSN 312-527-4281.

Please bring copies of your PCS orders & PCS out-processing package from your previous CSS or MPF to your in-processing appointment with your CSS. If you are to take leave en route to your PCS for house hunting (if applicable), ensure that you submit a proper leave request with your command’s approval reflected on your leave paperwork. With proper documentation on your leave paperwork, you will be able to minimize unnecessary delays in processing your financial claims and personnel issues.

Temporary Lodging Reservations

Make reservations as soon as possible once you have your travel dates by calling the High Desert Inn at 661-275-7666 or DSN 312-525-7666. The High Desert Inn is open 24/7 including holidays.

If you get married prior to your PCS, you must update your DEERS information and add your spouse to your orders prior to PCS. Contact your local MPF DEERs Office. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you haven't followed proper procedures. If you get married en route, you will need to contact the gaining MPF DEERs office to add your spouse to your DEERs records and to get your orders amended.