Mtn Home AFB Newcomer`s Guide - 366th Force Support Squadron

United States Air Force
Mtn Home AFB
Newcomer’s Guide
Useful Phone Numbers
Welcome to Mountain Home AFB!
New Spouse Guide
Congratulations on your assignment to Mountain Home Air Force Base, and
Inside this Sponsor
Package:
About Mtn. Home AFB 2
About Mtn. Home
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What About Boise??
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All About Idaho
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Housing Information
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Recreation in Idaho
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Airman & Family
Readiness
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Home of the
Gunfighters!
welcome! This electronic sponsor package is designed to assist you in navigating available Idahospecific resources that may be useful to you throughout your relocation process. As the Airman &
Family Readiness Center Relocation Consultant, I have compiled the most commonly used and up to
date links and resources available in an electronic format in hopes to minimize the clutter of paperwork and packages that is so prevalent when relocating. Having relocated to Idaho recently myself, I
understand the concerns you have pertaining to creating a smooth and hassle free relocation experience. Although it is quite normal to experience stress during this time I would like to encourage you
to utilize the services that are available to you through the Airman & Family Readiness Center and
the base. Every Installation has a Relocation Consultant available at the A&FRC to assist you with
your questions. Here are some key points to get your wheels rolling, so to speak:
Request a Sponsor: Your sponsor will be key in helping you to get acquainted with the base, assisting you with in-processing, and also with your housing needs. If you do not have a sponsor already
call your gaining unit or the A&FRC to request one.
In-Processing: Base in-processing schedules newcomers for mandatory briefings ranging from
Right Start to First Term Airman Center orientations. All briefings must be scheduled within 5 days
of arriving at MHAFB. Military members must be in uniform for in-processing. Please bring with
you the following items to keep things running smoothly:
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Pen
12 copies of current orders with any amendments
Finance records, military transportation request if returning from OCONUS
Receipts for hotels, ground transportation, etc. for those who were not paid mileage
Government Traffic Records
Medical/Dental records if hand carried
Lodging: You may coordinate a room in TLF through the Sagebrush Inn by calling (208) 828-5200
or DSN 728-5200 up to 30 days in advance. Reservations are taken 24 hours a day on a spaceavailable basis. Distinguished visitors holding the rank of 0-6 or above should call the protocol office at (208) 828-4536 to reserve lodging.
These are just a few pieces to the PCS puzzle to get you started. Within your virtual sponsor package
you will find all the answers you need to make your transition as worry and hassle free as possible!
Just click on the hyperlinks to navigate the information. And again, as your A&FRC Relocation consultant, I am more than happy to assist you with any additional relocation needs. Please do not hesitate to call me!
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Warmest Regards,
Gunfighters
Melanie Clark, A&FRC Relocation Consultant
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Mtn Home AFB Newcomer’s Guide
Welcome
from the
Wing Commander!
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Revised Aug 2012
About Mountain Home Air Force Base…...
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Military Home Front ~Download installation Booklet, create customizable relocation calendar with Plan My Move, Print Installation Directory, view photographs.
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MHAFB Official Website ~ Base news and announcements, unit squadron and
unit information.
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Mountain Home Fun ~ Recreation, entertainment, dining, and services offered
through Mountain Home AFB’s Force Support Squadron!
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Mountain Home AFB map
Please click HERE
For KIDS… (click hyperlinks)
Mountain Bluebird, State Bird of Idaho
About Mountain Home…...
Mountain Home School District
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Mountain Home News ~ The latest and the greatest of Mountain Home!
Mountain Home Fun
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Parks and Recreation ~ Events, community classes, recreation, and sports.
Sports and Activities
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Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce ~ Local Business information and news.
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Mountain Home
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On Base
Child Development Center
Family Child Care
For Spouses….
Sitter City
Information and Referral
Employment
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Don’t forget to get your
USA jobs
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Avue Central federal jobs
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Other base employment
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Idaho Department of Labor
Child Care for PCS voucher
Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park
What about
BOISE??
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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City of Boise.org
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Boise Parks and Recreation
AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS
CENTER
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Boise School District
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Click here for website
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Click here for publication
Boise Chamber of Commerce
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“LIKE” us on facebook!!
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Boise Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
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Boise Weekly Publication
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Van Pooling Information
Click here
Remember, sign up for Heart Link
Spouse Orientation! 208-828-2458
from the Airman & Family Readiness
Center! (208) 828-2458
The Idaho State Capitol, Boise
Mtn Home AFB Newcomer’s Guide
All about Idaho….
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Need more help with your
Relocation?
NEWS
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Idaho Statesman
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www.PCSAmerica.net
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Idaho Press
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www.Military.com
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KTVB
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www.AFCrossroads.com
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Local News 8
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www.MilitaryHomeFront.dod.mil
GOVERNMENT
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MHAFB Installation Guide
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www.MilitaryOneSource.com
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My Pay
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www.AFPC.randolph.af.mil
Idaho.gov
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EDUCATION
The Gem State, Idaho’s Nickname
Colleges and Universities in Idaho  www.Tricare.mil
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Housing Information
You have three basic options when considering housing while stationed at Mountain
Home Air Force Base. You may of course choose to live on base, or you may live in
the town of Mountain Home. On average, Mountain Home is about a 15-20 minute
drive from the base. Many people and families choose to live in Boise as well which is
a 35-50 minute drive from the base. If you choose this option, you may want to consider using the vanpool for your commute, as part of the cost for this service is reimbursed to you by the Wing. You can go online the VanPool website for information.
Housing Resources
Western White Pine, State Tree of
Idaho
Recreation in Idaho
Windjammer Cable and Internet
What would you like to do while you are in Idaho? There are
plenty of opportunities for recreating in Mountain Home, Boise,
and across the state. Mountain Home is a great centrally located
area for taking advantage of many of what Idaho’s outdoors have
to offer. Mountain Home Air Force Base’s award winning Outdoor Adventure Program is a great place to begin your adventure
seeking. Boise is alive and vibrant with cultural activities, in the
summer time there are a variety of festivals and celebrations nearly
every weekend.
Century Link Cable, Net, Phone
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The other Side of Idaho
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The Great Outdoors
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Automated Housing Referral Network ~ Click to browse listings for
sale and rent.
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Utilities ~ Click the hyperlinks below
Idaho Power
Intermountain Gas Company
Water and Sewer
AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS
Building Resiliency
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Airman & Family Readiness Center
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366 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
Bldg 180, 575 Gunfighter Ave
MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID
208-828-2458