Peterson Air Force Base Military Relocation

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

Peterson Air Force Base

Peterson Air Force Base is home of the 21st Space Wing, the Air Force's only organization responsible for worldwide missile warning and space control. The men and women of the 21st Space Wing, Team 21, work throughout the Colorado Springs area in what is known as the Peterson Complex--Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station--as well as 26 locations in 4 countries around the globe. In addition to their operational missions, Team 21 serves as host unit of the Peterson Complex for four major military headquarters--North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, Air Force Space Command and Army Strategic Command--as well as the 302nd Airlift Wing (Reserve) and many tenant units from other major commands. Peterson Air Force Base is adjacent to and east of Colorado Springs off U.S. Highway 24. Colorado Springs is the second largest city in the state and has a population of approximately 500,000 people. Colorado Springs also hosts the United States Air Force Academy to the north and Fort Carson to the south. The Colorado Springs Airport, which shares runways with Peterson, services the area with direct connections to a wide variety of major cities. Peterson Air Force Base operator, (719)556-7321 or DSN 834-7321.

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.