Does Homestead Air Reserve Base have a Base Exchange or Commissary?

Homestead ARB does not have a full base exchange or commissary, but it does have a Shoppette Express and military clothing store located across the street from the main entrance of the base. For more information, call (305) 258-3881.

What is the phone number to the base operator?

(786) 415-7000
DSN 535-7000
Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. EST

Driving directions to Homestead Air Reserve Base

Homestead Air Reserve Base is located approximately 25 miles south of Miami and 20 miles north of the Florida Keys, between Everglades National Park on the west and Biscayne National Park on the east. The base is easily accessible via the Florida Turnpike for travelers coming from the north or south. To access the base from the Florida Turnpike take exit 5 (SW 288th Street) and travel east approximately 1 mile until you see the base. For travelers inbound via U.S. Highway 1, turn on SW 288th Street and drive east approximately 4 miles until you see the base.

Does Homestead Air Reserve Base have any programs to assist family members of military personnel?

Yes. Homestead Air Reserve Base has a full-time Family Readiness Support Center. While operated by the Air Force Reserve Command, the center is available to assist military dependents regardless of branch of service. The phone number to the center is (786) 415-7329.

How do I request FOIA information from Homestead ARB?

Contact:

Homestead ARB FOIA/PA
482nd Fighter Wing (AFRC)
Freedom of Information Act/
Privacy Act Office

Address:

482 CS/SCOK-FOIA/PA Office
12719 Elmendorf Street
Homestead ARB, Florida 33039-1299
482FW.FOIA@homestead.af.mil 
Phone (786) 415-7337 or (786-415-6123)
FAX: DSN: 535-7339 Comm.: (786) 415-7339

How can I obtain an ID card at Homestead Air Reserve Base?

Homestead ARB has a Pass and ID section that can provide assistance to military retirees, active-duty, Reserve, Guard, regardless of the branch of service, and family members.

Appointments required, and are no longer made over the phone. To schedule an appointment please visit: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl or https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil.

In order to obtain an ID card you must show two valid forms of identification that are non-expired. Acceptable forms of ID include: Driver's license, military ID card, school ID, social security card, voter's registration card, birth certificate, passport, resident card, alien card, foreign national ID with photo.

Dependents who are 21 and over, and are full time college students, must have a certified letter from the institutions registrar's office. The letter must show that the dependant is currently enrolled with an expected graduation date. For dependants who request to be enrolled into DEERS for tricare as beneficiaries, and the sponsor is on an active status or away, must present a valid DD-1172 given by the sponsor.

PLEASE NOTE: All marriage certificates, birth certificates and divorce decrees shown for DEERS must be the original court-certified copies.

For questions please call (786) 415-7138

I am interested in joining the Air Force Reserve. What do I do?

The first step is to contact one the Air Force Reserve Command recruiting offices located in Florida. The locations and numbers are listed below:

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida (For individuals living in Lee, Hendry and Collier Counties, as well as those living in South Kendall, Cutler Ridge, Homestead and the Florida Keys)
Address
482nd Fighter Wing
Attn: Air Force Reserve Recruiting
29050 Coral Sea Blvd
Homestead ARB, FL 33039-1299
Phone: (786) 415-7360

Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office, Miami, Florida (For those living in Miami-Dade County, from the northern part of the county south to the North Kendall area)
Address
Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office
8405 NW 53rd Street, Suite A111
Miami, FL 33166
Phone: (305) 591-9419

Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office, Lauderhill, Florida (For those living in Broward County North of 595, St Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach Counties)
Address
Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office
1406-12 N. State Rd 7 (40th Ave)
Lauderhill, FL 33313
Phone: (954) 792-4973

Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office, Hialeah, Florida (For thos living on SW 88th Street, Kendall Drive, in Southwest Miami up to the area south of Hialeah in Miami-Dade County)
Address
Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office
3520 W. 18th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
Phone: (305) 558-3681

How do I request a person to speak to a group?

Homestead Air Reserve Base has an active speakers bureau which provides speakers, affiliated with Homestead Air Reserve Base, for civic and community organizations and events. People interested in having a member of Homestead ARB speak to their organization or at their event should contact the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at (786) 415-7330 or Email 482fw.pa@us.af.mil.

How do I request a flyover?

To request a flyover you must complete a DD Form 2535 on-line by visiting AF Aerial Events Web Site. After the form is completed and submitted, you must print and send to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office for their approval. After the FAA approves the form you need to email it to: USAFAerialEvents@mail.mil. Please plan ahead and allow at least 45 days to complete the request.

How can I get in touch with the other military units on base?

Homestead Air Reserve Base is home to units of the Air Force Reserve Command, Florida Army National Guard, Florida Air National Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, and Special Operations Command South. The telephone numbers for the Florida National Guard, Customs, Coast Guard and Air Force Reserve units are listed below:

Florida Army National Guard: (305) 256-6241
Florida Air National Guard: (786) 415-6563
Special Operations Command South: (786) 415-2007
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: (305) 258-5550
U.S. Coast Guard: (305) 258-0841
U.S. Air Force Reserve: (305) 415-7000

Do you give base tours?
 

UPDATE as of 17 Jun 21: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all tours at Homestead ARB are suspended until further notice.