Fort Buchanan

Mission: USAG Fort Buchanan delivers base support and services to enable holistic readiness for the total force.

Vision: To be the premier installation for support and services.

Values: In addition to adopting the Army values as our own, we strive for trust, transparency, and collaboration in all that we do.

Privately Owned Vehicles

Privately owned vehicles shipped to Puerto Rico must comply with U.S. vehicle specifications. Active-duty military personnel and civilian employees traveling on transportation orders are authorized a tax exemption for one POV. Additional vehicles are subject to local government import taxes, which must be paid before the vehicle is released to the owner.

Pet Information

A Puerto Rico law enacted in 2018 permits the possession of pit bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, and related crossbreeds.

Fort Buchanan does not require licenses for domestic pets living on post; however, all domestic pets must have a permanently implanted HomeAgain microchip. Exotic pets, including snakes, spiders, and other unusual animals, require both an import license and a Fort Buchanan license. Vaccinations must be current within six months of arrival.

Please note that veterinary services are not available on post.

Important Documents

Hand-carry the following documents:

• Birth, marriage, and divorce certificates
• Medical, dental, and immunization records
• Education transcripts and school records
• Travel orders
• POV and household goods shipping documents
• Previous-year tax returns
• Wills, real estate deeds, and titles
• Checking and savings account documents
• Checkbooks
• Spouse employment records and résumés
• Other important personal or financial documents

Driver’s License

Nonresident military personnel and their spouses and children who possess a valid driver’s license from a state with reciprocity agreements with Puerto Rico are exempt from obtaining a Puerto Rico driver’s license.

Individuals who have a valid driver’s license from a state without reciprocity agreements with Puerto Rico, are residents of Puerto Rico, or have an expired license must obtain a Puerto Rico driver’s license within 120 days of arrival. Driver’s licenses issued by other countries are not recognized in Puerto Rico.

Department of War civilian employees are not exempt and must obtain a Puerto Rico driver’s license within 120 days of arrival.

For more information, call 787-707-3337 or 787-707-4911.

Forward Mail

Until an official mailing address or post office box is established, personnel moving to Fort Buchanan may use the Fort Buchanan Mail and Distribution Center as a temporary forwarding address for up to six months. Personnel traveling on temporary duty orders or assigned to Fort Buchanan for training may also use the Mail and Distribution Center during their stay.

Use the following address:

• Building 611
• South Terminal Road
• Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico 00934

For more information, call 787-707-4500 or DSN 740-4500.

Note: Vehicle, pet, driver’s-license, and postal requirements may change. Validate current requirements with the appropriate Puerto Rico, installation, and transportation offices before travel.

Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions

DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of War. Every installation has a special DSN number, and the numbers vary by world-wide location. To place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a telephone on a military installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a U.S. installation to another U.S. installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN (312) area code must be included.

Borinqueneers Gate

This main gate on PR 28 is open 24/7. Service members who arrive at the Luis Muniz Marin International Airport in Carolina, will need to take a taxi or Uber through this gate to access Fort Buchanan. All valid installation access credentials, including retirees and their dependents, members with a Veteran Health Identification Card, as well as Morale Welfare and Recreation cardholders are permitted on base. Disabled veterans may bring one authorized person to assist them to shop at either the Commissary or the Exchange. Appropriate documentation and clearance will be vetted at the Visitor Control Center.

SPC Frances M. Vega Gate

Effective March 9, 2026, the operating hours are temporarily modified for inbound/outbound traffic as follows:

• Open Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except on Wednesday, open 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.)
• Closed on weekends and federal holidays
• Access to this gate is only open to Common Access Card holders and persons with valid installation access credentials.

Visitors

Visitors may go to the VCC at the Borinqueneers Gate to receive a background record check and access to the installation. Currently, the VCC hours of operation are:

• Open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Closed on weekends and federal holidays

If you have any questions concerning access to Fort Buchanan, please contact the VCC at 787-707-3995. Access to the VCC is limited to number of patrons inside the facility.