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Air Force
Vance Visitor Center
100 Gott Road
Building 72
Enid, OK 73705
580-213-5528
312-448-5528
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
When you arrive at your new installation, you’ll need to follow installation-specific procedures. Each installation and service handles in-processing differently. Here, you can find installation-specific guidelines and a list of documents to bring with you when checking- in. Reach out to the contacts provided if you have specific questions.
It's very important to coordinate your travel plans with your sponsor. They might be willing to pick you up. Please report to the Housing Referral Office no later than your first duty day to complete in-processing. (Note: this is important in case there are any home finders on the "off limits" list).
Those coming to Vance for pilot training, your first stop will be Building 690, Room 34; there you will be provided checklists that will outline the steps for in-processing. Read through the Vance Welcome Guide to help you prepare for arrival.
Members With Temporary Duty En Route
If you are coming to Vance but will be going TDY en route and have decided to locate your family here in the Enid area before you in-process, please inform the Vance Military and Family Readiness Center at 580-213-6213. Be prepared to provide the following information: Sponsor's name, spouse's name, estimated time of arrival, number of children, if you have special needs family members, local address (if known), and sponsor's squadron at Vance Air Force Base. The M&FRC will connect your spouse with your squadron's key spouse.
There is no longer on-base lodging available at Vance. However, Vance Rec Lodging opens January 2024. Rec Lodging offers five suite hotel rooms designed for the enjoyment of military members, their families, retirees and all other authorized DoD customers that can accommodate up to 1-6 people. We have two types of suites, 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom. The 2-Bedroom suite can accommodate 6 people and has 1 Queen bed, 2 Twin beds and a sleeper sofa. The 3-Bedroom suite can accommodate 6 people and has 1 Queen bed, 2 Twin Beds and a sleeper sofa which is ADA Accessible. All of the suites are equipped with full kitchen, washer/dryer, Shower/tub combo in bath, living room, cable/internet. We have a limited pet friendly suites that are available on a first come, first serve basis. Rental rates are $85 per night and if you have a pet $10 per pet/per night. For more information or reservations, please contact Outdoor recreation at 580-213-7358 / 580-213-7348.
You can also make reservations with an off-base hotel (there is no requirement to obtain a nonavailability letter).
The hotels contracted with the base to offer the government lodging rate are:
NOTE: You will need to turn in your lodging receipt to the Finance Office for reimbursement.
Your mail may be forwarded to: your name, 200 Fields St., Enid, OK 73705. Before you list your mail for general delivery, you need to call the base postal service center at DSN: 312-448-7204 or 580-213-7204. Upon arrival you may pick up your mail at the postal service center, Building 430 (hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.- noon).
If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing for your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures. The Military Personnel Section at 580-213-7500, can provide you with instructions on what to do if you get married en route.
For those coming to Vance for pilot training, refer to the handbook created for student pilots for important details about your training assignment. The handbook can be found at Vance Welcome Guide Contact the student registrar at DSN 312-448-6098 or 580-213-6098 if you have questions about in-processing.
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