Check In \ Processing
Visitors' Center - Pass & Registration
310 M Street
White Avenue Gate
Building 4605
Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2147
Phone 228-377-3844
Phone (DSN) 312-597-3844
Fax 228-377-7214
Fax (DSN) 312-597-7214
Mon – Sun 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Check-in Procedures
Inprocessing Procedures
PCSing personnel should always discuss "inprocessing" with the sponsor to know the preferred procedures. Permanent party personnel check-in through Military Personnel Section/Force Management (Sablich Center, Room 121). You should bring your manila envelope "inprocessing/PCS package," which will include your field record, to this meeting. There you will be scheduled for two additional informational briefings: inprocessing/finance and Newcomers. Spouses are invited and encouraged to attend the Newcomers Orientation, as they will learn much about the base, community, environmental conditions, services and programs. Then report to your unit to inprocess.
If you arrive after duty hours or on a weekend or holiday, Tyer House is the official check-in point. Remember to call your sponsor and let them know you have arrived.
If you are a single enlisted person (E-4 and below) you should ask your sponsor in advance if you should stay in billeting or if you can get into your dorm room right away.
Technical Training Students
Technical Training Students (Non-prior service) will arrive by airplane from Lackland AFB. They normally arrive on Monday. All inprocessing for non-prior service students is accomplished in the Student Personnel Center in the Levitow Building upon arrival at Keesler AFB. The first few days are filled with briefings and appointments that will keep students very busy. Family members will not be able to spend much time together.
Air Force Reserve/Guard
The liaison office of the ANG/AFRC is the focal point for all coordination, questions, situations, health, welfare, and moral issues of the ANG/AFRC 81st Training Wing. This office is located in Bryan Hall. All ANG/AFR Students will in and out process directly with this office.
Important Documents to Carry for Inprocessing
- At least 10 copies of your orders
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage License
- Copy of advanced pay or allowance paperwork.
- All moving paperwork including TMO information, Self Move paperwork, and all receipts associated with moving.
- Employment records or resume of civilian family members.
- Medical/Dental records of your entire family from your previous duty station.
- Immunization records for all children and active-duty members.
- School records/transcripts for children and adults.
- Pet medical and immunization records.
- Recommendation: Letters of credit from utility companies
Married Servicemembers
If you get married before you PCS, please inform your commander and follow the procedures as directed to ensure you receive all eligible entitlements.
After Arrival at Keesler AFB
- Contact your sponsor
- Contact TMO if you shipped household goods or a vehicle
- Contact Housing for dormitory, apartment, and on and off base housing. Military members must contact housing prior to signing a lease.
- File travel vouchers at finance. There will be a finance briefing when you arrive at the base. You should bring copies of all of your receipts and DLA information.
- Newcomers Briefing - contact your orderly room for information regarding the times. This briefing is mandatory for all permanent party members. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
- Visit the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) for maps, and newcomer information. A&FRC can also assist you with vouchers for childcare (Air Force Only), Heart Link (orientation for new spouses), budget assistance, financial classes, marriage/baby/parenting classes, emergency assistance, and any other questions you may have about the base and the community.
- Contact your family to let them know that you have arrived and how to contact you.
Forwarded Mail
PCSing permanent party will be able to obtain P.O. Boxes for forwarding their mail. Please send your sponsor a copy of your orders and they can set up your P.O. Box. Upon arrival, please visit the Post Office to collect your mail. When you have a permanent residence advise the mail room of your permanent address. The temporary post office boxes are only available for a limited time.
The Post Office operates a base location and individuals can also rent boxes from that location.
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