Luke IDS Relocation Inbound


	• Sponsor Package • Housing Pets • Must Know for 1st Termers • Wing Orientation • School Liaison Services • Family Lending Closet	• Airman's Attic • Directions to Luke • Housing • ID Cards • Vehicle Registration • P.O. Box and General Delivery Service ter
Housing Pets Pets are allowed in only 6 of the temporary lodging units on base. If a pet friendly unit is not available you will have to use one of the local kennels. Before you move pets, insure they have all required vaccinations or they won't be able to stay in local area kennels. Many kennels will not accept your animal without vaccination records. Some kennels do board exotic animals and birds. Most require a health certificate, especially for birds, that was issued within the past thirty days. There are no boarding kennels on base. Call ahead commercial: (623) 856-3941 or (623) 935-2641, DSN: 896-3941for rates and ask about any additional fees. Click here for more information about pets.
Must Know for 1st Termers First term airmen should report to their squadron immediately upon arrival. Please be prepared to in process immediately and have a uniform set aside for this. After you have done squadron in processing, you will be assigned to the First Term Airman Center (FTAC) for 14 days where you will complete your base in processing. If you arrive after duty hours, go to the Fighter Country Inn (lodging) and report to your squadron the following duty day. We recommend you try to arrive during duty hours so you can be assigned a dormitory room. If this isn’t possible, try to obtain temporary living facilities on base where lodging is less expensive. You can call the billeting office twenty-four hours a day at DSN 896-3941. Unaccompanied airmen you can expect to be assigned a dormitory room, however availability is based on dorm occupancy and does vary from squadron to squadron. To apply to live off base you must contact the Luke Housing Office located in the Support Center, Bldg. 1150, after your arrival to sign up on the BAH waiting list. If you find a residence off base, ask the electric company to review average summer bills when air conditioning costs are highest.
Wing Orientation Wing Orientation and INTRO -- A Commander's welcome brief, Information Fair, and base in processing is offered twice a month which introduces newcomers to the services and facilities available at here at Luke AFB. Refreshments are served, and spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
School Liaison Services To contact the School Liaison Officer, call the A&FRC at 623-856-6550. For more information about the School Liaison Services click here.
Family Services Lending Closet The Loan Closet is located in Bldg 1140. This is an all-volunteer run agency so the days and hours vary. You can call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 623-856-6550 to schedule a pick up or return. Click here for available items and how to borrow them.
Airman's Attic The Airman’s Attic offers young Airmen and their families a place to pick up household items, clothes, and toys for children -- free of charge. The facility, located in small building on Luke Air Force Base, is run by volunteers and stocks items military members want to pass on. New Airmen just starting out appreciate what the attic has to offer. The attic offers a great opportunity for the base community as well as the off-base community to support Airmen. Recently, the attic reopened at Luke and volunteers are looking to increase the selection the attic currently provides. To get more information click here.
Directions to Luke Located 20 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and nine miles west of downtown Glendale, Luke is accessible by any mode of transportation. By automobile, take Litchfield Road, exit 128, north from Interstate 10 (west of Phoenix), or take Glendale Avenue west from Interstate 17 (north of Phoenix). From Loop 101, head west on Glendale Avenue. Luke is at the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Litchfield Road-Turn left to get to the South Gate and Visitors' Center. By air, you will arrive at Sky Harbor International Airport, south of Phoenix. Taxi and limousine charges to Luke can run as high as $50, but a "super shuttle" service is available at more reasonable fare. Cost for the first person is about $25, each additional person is only $5.
Housing Balfour Beatty Communities proudly offers a variety of homes with not waiting. They have newly constructed southwestern style three and four bedroom homes with privacy fences, garages, walk-in closets, energy efficient appliances, and great interior storage. They also have two and three bedroom homes that have been updated with new hardwood flooring, neutral tone carpeting, contemporary lighting, and come complete with beautiful mountain views and lush landscaping. Contact the Balfour Beatty Housing Office at (623)-388-3515 or visit www.lukefamilyhousing.com.
Vehicle Registration Arizona State law requires you to have sufficient liability insurance and a valid driver’s license in order to operate a vehicle. Even though you are in the military, you may be required to register your vehicle in-state and obtain an in-state license within a few months of moving. Access complete information by visiting the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division website.