Moron AB

The 496th ABS mission is to provide expeditionary combat support while assuring the finest quality of life for Team Morón and transiting forces.  Our objectives are to provide an expandable forward operating base to support transient/bed-down of aircraft operations; to provide the staging of aircraft and personnel in support of US and NATO plans, exercises and contingency operations; and to provide Base Operating Support to tenant units.

We have a medical aid station on base that provides limited support to military members only.  The two Independent Duty Medical Technicians provide liaison support for the military member to facilitate appointments through the NS Rota Clinic or TRICARE International SOS providers. 

Please contact the School Liaison Program Manager at macarena.cano_vazquez.es@us.af.mil if you have high school-age dependents, as there are several options that need to be considered prior to your arrival. The base DoDDS elementary/middle school cannot currently support students on IEP or with any special needs. Additionally, Morón AB is a small Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) without Child and Youth Program (CYP) services. If you are a single parent or dual military with school-age children, it is recommended that you reassess your volunteer status for this assignment and/or accompanied status.

Our banking capability is provided by a 1-person USAF Finance office, a Spanish bank (support fluctuates depending on the Spanish schedules and holidays), and an ATM machine is available for euro withdrawal only.  Check cashing or money exchange services are available at the NEX in Rota.

If you are bringing pets, contact your base veterinarian immediately to clarify requirements.  Certain breeds are designated "Dangerous Dogs" by Spanish Law and their owners are required to acquire licenses, a process that takes several weeks. Additionally, AF Inn Hotel Frontera has limited pet-friendly TLFs. Please ensure to let your sponsor know if you will be bringing a pet to secure a room. 

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.
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 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 Moron AB operator can be reached at commercial +34-955-84-1110 or DSN 314-722-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.

It is recommended you go to the local library and get familiar with the Spanish language as the Spanish speak little to no English. Most non-Spanish speaking Americans find the culture frustrating as they are unable to communicate with the local Spaniards. However, the Spanish are very friendly and will try to help you, but English is not a second language spoken in the surrounding communities.