Check In \ Processing
Barry Goldwater Visitor Center
2346 Academy Drive
USAF Academy , CO 80840
Phone 719-333-2025
Phone (DSN) 312-333-2025
Fax 719-333-4402
Mon – Sun 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed - Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Travel Planning
Reservations for Temporary Lodging should be made as far in advance as possible with the Lodging office. Due to a high travel time during the early summer due to cadet graduation, and winter for ski season, rooms can be scarce. Call The Rampart Lodge, 719-333-4910 or DSN 312-333-4910, as soon as possible to reserve rooms. For living on base, contact Forest City, 719-867-9688 or DSN: 312-867-9688 as soon as you can so they can begin working on your request.
Command Sponsorship
If the military member does not secure command sponsorship and the family members are NOT on their PCS orders, the military member has to pay out of pocket for travel expenses which may have ramifications for medical, dental, official travel passports and much more. These costs are not reimbursable. Please secure command sponsorship before relocating from overseas!
Inprocessing Procedures
Report directly to the Military Personnel Section (MPS) upon arriving at the United States Air Force Academy. The MPS is located at 5136 Eagle Drive, Ste K102 within the Community Center. You are required to be in uniform with the following items: CAC card, sealed MPF package and 5 copies of your PCS orders.
The MPS personnel will do all they can to ensure you have a smooth transition into USAFA. Once the MPS is complete with their portion you will report to your unit of assignment or Commander Support Staff (CSS) for further in-processing. You will be asked to update your SGLI and vRED. Please ensure you have all required information to fill out these forms accurately.
The unit CSS should supply you with an internal checklist and schedule you for the mandatory base Newcomer's Orientation (Newcomer's is held the third Thursday of each month at the Falcon Club).
MPS duty hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 0830 - 1600 or Wed 0830-1300.
If you arrive at USAFA after the posted MPS hours and have no lodging arrangements made, report to the Rampart Lodge for your lodging needs.
Important Documents to Hand Carry:
- Sealed MPF Package
- 5 copies of orders
- Spouse employment and education records
- Personal Identification documents
- Children's immunizations and School records
- Medical records
- Birth Certificates and Marriage documents
Important Phone Numbers:
Command Post (CP) 719-333-2633
Military Personnel Section: 719-333-8766
The Unaccompanied Housing Manager Office number is 719-333-4229 or DSN 312-333-4229. The Housing Office can assist you with any concerns on off base housing and their number is 719-333-2247, DSN 312-333-2247. They are your "ready resource" for information on rentals and home buying Colorado Springs area.
Keep in mind, your sponsor has the responsibility of assisting you with your relocation needs. Use their assistance prior to and after your arrival.
What to do if you Get Married Enroute
If you get married en route during your 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 of your spouse if you do not follow the proper procedures.
Directions to Rampart Lodge
If arriving from the North, take Exit 156B, slow down, the curve is steep, veer to the right, you will enter the Academy via the North Gate on North Gate Boulevard. Stay on North Gate Boulevard for approximately one-quarter mile, then turn left on Stadium Boulevard for one-quarter mile to Academy Drive - turn right on Academy Drive. Stay on Academy Drive for approximately 2 miles, after cresting the hill, turn right (the Falcon Club will be on your left), then turn right again - Rampart Lodge is nestled against a beautiful wood-line setting on your left.
If you are arriving from the South, take Exit 150B, stay in the far left lanes, at the traffic lights, turn left (you are on Stadium Boulevard, the South Gate is just ahead. Stay on Stadium Boulevard for approximately 3 miles. You will pass the Thunderbird Overlook on your right, cross over the over-pass - stay on Stadium Boulevard pass Falcon Stadium, then left onto Academy Drive. Stay on Academy Drive for approximately 2 miles, after cresting the hill, turn right (the Falcon Club will be on your left), then turn right again - Rampart Lodge is nestled against a beautiful wood-line setting on your left.
Homes Near Base
