Check-in Procedures

Permanent party members who arrive during duty hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. should report to their commander’s support staff. All personnel must be in compliance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903 Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel. 

Those who arrive after duty hours should report to the Sheppard Inn, Avenue J, Building 1600, and contact their appropriate squadrons or sponsors for in-processing instructions.

Questions about in-processing should be addressed by calling 940-676-4314 or DSN 312-736-4314.

Sheppard Air Force Base Right Start

Offered on the third Thursday of every month, Sheppard Right Start orientation is held from
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Welcome Center, Building 430. Representatives from various base and community agencies are available to provide information on areas of concern to newcomers.

You will be scheduled for Right Start during your commander’s support staff in-processing. The orientation is mandatory for military members and new civilian employees. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sheppard Right Start representatives can be contacted at 940-676-4358 or DSN 312-736-4358.

In-processing procedures for new civilian members

New civilian employees should report to the Civilian Personnel Office in Building 402 at the time stated in their notification letter.

• Copies of your permanent change of station (PCS) orders
• Phone numbers for your gaining unit, sponsor and Command Post (for emergencies during transit)
• All moving paperwork, inventory, etc.
• Medical, dental and immunization records for entire family
• School records for children and adults
• Pet records and immunizations
• Employment records of family members

If you get married while en route during your PCS to Sheppard Air Force Base, call the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) at 940-676-4314 as soon as possible to communicate you were married en route and for how to proceed.