Shriever AFB Relocation

Links for Schriever AFB, for VA Loans, Base Allowance for Housing, and other military relocation links.

Schriever Air Force Base

Schriever Air Force Base is one of the newest bases in the Air Force. Schriever AFB is the home of the 50th Space Wing, the Space Innovation and Development Center, the Missile Defense Agency's Joint National Integration Center, 310th Space Group and numerous tenant organizations. The 50th Space Wing's mission provide combat effects to the warfighter, to include precision navigation and timing and secure satellite communication, through command and control of DOD satellite systems. The other units at Schriever also perform space missions. Schriever AFB is unique in that it has no flightline and no aircraft mission. Some of the services normally provided at most Air Force bases are not available on Schriever; however, Peterson AFB is a full service base, offering base housing and other support functions.  More than 6,200 personnel work on Schriever AFB, located approximately 10 miles east of Colorado Springs. Schriever Air Force Base operator, (719)567-1110 or DSN 560-1110.

Military Relocation: VA Loan links

• Link for general rules about VA Loan Eligibility

• U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

• Link for instructions on obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Loan

• Application Form VA Form 26-1800: Request for A Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Home Benefits Loan PDF download

Military Relocation: Base Allowance for Housing

• Frequently Asked Questions about your Base Allowance For Housing (BAH)

• Calculate your Base Allowance for Housing (BAH)

• The relevant Colorado Springs zip codes for calculating your BAH for Peterson AFB is 80914.

Other Military Relocation Links

• Here's the useful link to the DOD "Military Relocation Station"

• "FedRooms" is a GSA-linked web site providing travelers lists of hotels with non-capacity controlled availability, safe and convenient locations, additional complimentary amenities, direct billing, and rates within per diem allowance. Or for assistance, contact the Help Desk at 1 (800) 226-1741.

• Here's the link to learn the basics about the 10 core relocation reimbursement programs. Then make a pre-move visit to the relocation manager in your family center for help estimating what each program will provide you.

• And for general information, see the Military Newcomers Guide where military personnel, civilian employees and their spouses can find information such as facilities and services available on base, base history and current mission as well as information on the local areas and events.

• And here's the link to the National Military Families Association.