LOCATION
Schriever Air Force Base is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the second largest city in Colorado and located 80 miles south of Denver International Airport. Offering an ideal blend of business opportunity, culture and outdoor recreation, Colorado is home to over 25 ski resorts. Colorado Springs is a vacation haven drawing over 6 million visitors annually. The Olympic Complex, former home of Ent Air Force Base and the headquarters of the North American Defense Command, officially became USOC administrative headquarters in July 1978. Colorado Springs is the largest municipality in El Paso County with an estimated population of 360,000. Colorado Springs is located on the eastern boundary of the Rocky Mountains with the 14,110-foot Pikes Peak to the west.
HISTORY
The history of Schriever AFB goes back to the decision to establish a new space control facility approved by the Secretary of Defense in September 1979. The site, formerly known as Falcon Air Station, was chosen from 12 possible sites and ground breaking took place in May 1983. On June 5, 1998, Falcon Air Station was renamed Schriever Air Force Base in honor of retired General Bernard A. Schriever, who pioneered the development of the nation's ballistic missile programs and is recognized as "the father of the United States Air Force's space and missile program."
MISSION
Schriever AFB is home to the 50th Space Wing. The Wing's mission is to provide command and control for Department of Defense operational military satellites and operate and manage the worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network. The wing operates satellite operations centers at Schriever AFB, remote tracking stations and other command and control facilities around the world. These facilities monitor satellites during launch, put the satellites in their proper orbits following launch, operate the satellites while they are in orbit and fix satellite anomalies when they occur. The wing has 20 units at 24 locations worldwide. Two of Schriever's major tenant units are the Space Innovation and Development Center and the Joint National Integrated Center.
POPULATION SERVED
Population Served
| Title |
Number |
| Active Duty |
2,001 |
| Army/Navy/Marines |
24 |
| Family Members |
2,589 |
| ANG/Reserve |
24 |
| Appropriated Fund Civilians |
353 |
| Non-Appropriated Fund Contract |
1,396 |
SPONSORSHIP
Upon receiving PCS orders it is important to gather as much information about your new location. The sponsorship program is a great way to accomplish this. Units should assign sponsors to in-bound personnel. The sponsor should contact you and send a sponsor package for your use. Sponsors are a great resource for you before, during and after your arrival. They can assist you with questions, make lodging arrangements and meet you upon arrival to the area. If you have not received a sponsor or sponsor package, please contact the Schriever Family Support Center at DSN 560-3920 or Commercial (719) 567-3920.
During normal duty hours, contact your sponsor or the unit you are assigned to. If they are unable to assist you, contact the Military Personnel Flight at DSN 560-5900 or Commercial (719) 567-5900. Everyone assigned to Schriever will need to report to Pass and Registration, Bldg 15 located west of the Enoch gate. You will need to provide the following: copy of your orders, driver's license, auto insurance and registration. A Colorado emission test is required before you are issued a permanent pass. An emission test can be done at the Peterson Auto Hobby Shop or most services stations. If you arrive after normal duty hours, please report to the 24 hour arrival point at the Pikes Peak Lodging Office, Building 1042 on Peterson AFB, phone (719) 597-2010. When you reach the base the gate guard can direct you to the Pikes Peak Lodging Office. This office can also help you get in touch with your sponsor, or your unit's INTRO Monitor.
Newcomers can forward their mail to the following address:
(Name)
General Delivery
300 O'Malley
Schriever AFB, CO 80912
Forwarded mail can be collected in Building 300 room 144. (Note: this is inside the restricted area). For additional information on "General Delivery," newcomers may contact the Schriever mail room at DSN: 560-5305 Commercial 719-567-5305
TEMPORARY QUARTERS
Currently, Schriever does not have Temporary Lodging. The Temporary Lodging facility is located at Peterson AFB and space is limited. There are 40 TLF units which have fully-equipped kitchens and sleep up to five people. Call DSN 834-6293/8048 to make reservations as soon as you receive orders. Newcomers are limited to a fifteen-day stay and then can stay additional days on a space available basis. Pets are not allowed in the Temporary Lodging Facility but, there are several kennels located a short distance from the base. Hotel/motel availability may be scarce during the summer due to the large number of tourists who visit the area, so plan ahead and make reservations. See contact/links for temporary lodging/hotel information.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
If you are in need of a few items until your household items arrive, the Schriever Family Support Center hosts the base Loan Closet which is equipped with a supply of household and baby items for temporary checkout. The Loan Closet hours are 0730-1630, M-F, 567-3920 DSN: 560-3920 The Family Support Center is located in the temporary building across from the Child Development Center (65 Hahn Ave). New arrivals to Schriever are scheduled to attend the Newcomers briefing held the third Thursday of every month.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Though Schriever is a growing base some of the services that are normally provided at most Air Force bases are currently not available on Schriever; however, Peterson AFB a full service base is only ten miles down the road and offers base housing and other support functions. Telephone Access: The Schriever AFB commercial prefix is 567, and the DSN prefix is 560. For Schriever AFB Operator Assistance, call DSN 560-1110 or (719) 567-1110. The Colorado Springs area code is 719.