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Newcomers



Welcome to Los Angeles!

Image Los Angeles Air Force Base SignWelcome to Los Angeles Air Force Base, home to Space Base Delta 3 and our Field Command, Space Systems Command (SSC). We are the only active duty military installation in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, located just two miles south of Los Angeles International Airport in El Segundo, Calif.

Space Base Delta 3 includes all of the base support services: 61st Medical Squadron, 61st Civil Engineer and Logistics Squadron, 61st Communication's Squadron, 61st Force Support Squadron, 61st Security Forces Squadron, Base Chaplains and a host of other support functions. LAAFB has over 7K personnel assigned, with $1 billion in physical plant assets and has a $61.4 million annual budget.

Our co-located Field Command, SSC, is responsible for developing, acquiring, equipping, fielding, and sustaining lethal and resilient space capabilities for warfighters. As part of fielding, the command is responsible for launch operations, on-orbit checkout, developmental testing, sustainment and maintenance of military satellite constellations and other Department of Defense space systems. With an $15 billion space acquisition budget, SSC has a total of 15k personnel spread across 16 geographically separated units across the country.


Your assignment at Los Angeles AFB will be nothing short of amazing! Welcome to the team!

Mandatory Base Intro Briefing

Occurs the first Tuesday of every month with the exception of holiday/family days.

Time: 8:00-11:30 am

Who: All in-bound personnel to Los Angeles AFB, must pre-register here: https://laafbintro2023.eventbrite.com

Contact: (310) 653-5290 or email laafb.mfrc@spaceforce.mil if you have any questions.

*If there are less than 10 participants, the LAAFB INTRO brief will be cancelled and participants will be rolled onto the next month's brief.

LAAFB General Information

Base Operator
(310) 653-1110 
DSN: 633-1110

Base Population
Los Angeles AFB is the only active duty installation in Los Angeles County. In addition to persons assigned to SSC and SBD3, Los Angeles AFB serves all military branches and their family members in the Greater Los Angeles area. 

Base Services:
- FSS: Recreation at Los Angeles AFB and Fort MacArthur includes a pool, two fitness centers, tennis, and outdoor activities.
Commissaries: Large commissary: (310) 414-9001 ext. 399
AAFES: Medium-sized Exchange  on LAAFB 

Child Development Centers:
Los Angeles AFB's Child Development Center provides care for children six weeks through five years of age. CDC programs include full time care and drop in care. The Family Child Care program offers home-based child care in licensed homes for children ages two weeks through twelve years: (310) 653-6800

Medical Services
Medical care for Los Angeles AFB members is provided by the 61st Medical Squadron in Bldg. 210. A satellite clinic is located at the Fort MacArthur military housing area. Emergency medical care is not available at either clinic. Ensure you update yours and your dependents region to Tricare West online or by calling: 1-844-866-WEST (1-844-866-9378). To schedule appointments or for more information contact: (310) 653-2873

Schools:
Students can attend local schools based on where they live however, California law allows exceptions for military children to attend schools of their choosing if the school approves a pupil transfer. All school information can be found here: School Liaison Office or by calling the SLO at (310) 653-8631.

Youth Programs:
The Teen Center/Youth Center at Los Angeles AFB are the best in the Air Force, a model for all other bases! The Junior Teen program is designed for youth 13-15 years old, while the Senior Teen Club is for youth 16-18 years old. Activities include: Competitive Sports, Aerobics, Table Games, Computer/Homework Center, Cultural Field Trips, Teen Chatter, and Youth Advisory Council Members. Both Junior and Senior Clubs are located at the Fort MacArthur Teen Center, Building 425.

Base Education Office: 
Hours of operation: 8:30 am-3:30 pm Mon-Fri. For an appointment or more information contact 310-653-5358 or email BASEEDUCAT@us.af.mil 
 

Base Transportation:
There is no shuttle bus service between Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo and base housing at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. The Metrorail Green Line (from Norwalk to Redondo Beach) has a stop conveniently located one block from the main gate at the Douglas Street station with a connecting LAX shuttle bus at the Aviation/LAX station. There are also vanpools which can be utilized by personnel commuting to and from LA AFB & Fort MacArthur. If you'd like to sign up for rideshare or learn more about the $300 monthly subsidy provided to Military and Gov civilians for Mass Transit use contact our LA AFB Rideshare office at 310-653-5477.

Shuttle service between Los Angeles AFB and LAX is operated by Aerospace Corporation and runs every 20 minutes from 5:40 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The shuttle travels from the Aerospace Corporation to LAX and back.

Parking:
Some parking spaces at Los Angeles AFB are reserved during duty hours. There are numbered or reserved parking spots for key personnel. All other unnumbered/unlabeled parking spaces are open for employee/customer use. Parking by the BX/Commissary is for those customers only.  Due to security and space concerns at LAAFB, Overnight Parking (TDY Parking) at LAAFB base is restricted to the following categories. Active Duty Member: USAF, Active Duty Member: USSF, Employees (CIV & CTR) of LAAFB

Additionally, overnight parking requirements include: Parking may be no more than 29 days unless authorized by 61 CELS leadership, An emergency Point of Contact (POC) with base access must be provided, POV must be parking in the Base Parking Structure (B/292) on levels 4, 5, or 6.

For questions or clarifications regarding this action, contact the Base Parking Manager, 310-653-5477.

Finance Inprocessing

In-Processing Briefings are held in-person every Wednesday from 9:00 am-11:00 am in Bldg 272, Room C3-251.

Customer Walk-in Hours: (Bldg 272, Room C1-120)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
(Closed on Federal Holidays and Family Days)

Commercial: (310) 653-CASH (2274)
DSN: 633-2274

If redirected to voicemail, customers can leave a message with their contact information (name, email/callback number) and a brief description of their issue. Due to the number of inquiries received on a daily basis, if there is no initial response when calling, customers can expect a call back within 3-5 business days if leaving a message through voicemail.

If already assigned to base network after completing IT portion of in-processing checklist and CAC is readily available, customers can also create an inquiry on our Comptroller Services Portal (CSP) at https://csp.cce.af.mil/#/ (CAC Enabled). Due to the number of inquiries received on a daily basis, customers can expect a response within 3-5 business days if using this method to contact our office.

For instructions on how to utilize CSP, please visit: CSP How-To-Guide.

Members who do not have access to CSP can utilize Finance’s walk-in services, customer phone line, or can schedule an in-person appointment at https://www.picktime.com/LAfinancialservicesflight. Appointments are available Mon-Fri from 8:30-3:30.

PLEASE NOTE: Walking in to our office provides more efficient service and a shorter wait time in comparison to attempting to reach us via phone or the Customer Service Portal.CSP, however, can assist you with submitting inquiries for all your financial needs, with the exception of myPay PIN resets, which is the only action that would require an in-person visit.

Household Goods

Of great interest to newcomers is answering the question,"When will my household goods arrive?"

To check the status or arrange delivery for personal property shipment to Los Angeles, contact:

The Traffic Management Office or "TMO" at Los Angeles AFB will be able to help you with inquiries about your DITY (Do It Yourself) move on Tuesday's for all USAF/USSF members. All other branches may come in anytime:

Traffic Management Office
483 N. Aviation Blvd
Los Angeles AFB
Bldg. 272 (2nd floor)
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 653-5550 / 5548 / 5549
DSN 633-5550

Shipment/ Storage of privately owned vehicles must be approved by TMO and will be handled through an off-base provider. Questions about POVs arriving from overseas can be answered through www.pcsmypov.com or by:

Los Angeles Vehicle Processing Center
5440 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90045
Toll-free: 1 (855) 389-9499
Commercial Phone: (424) 488-7696

For instructions on Air Force Claim Filing Click HERE

Chaplain Services

the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps official shieldThe Chaplain Office at Los Angeles Air Force Base provides a wide range of services and support for the military, their family members and Department of Defense employees. Comprehensive religious and pastoral services including daily ministry, visitation, counseling and weekday religious education and worship, are available through the Chaplain Office in Bldg. 272, 1st floor.

Los Angeles AFB Chaplain Office
(310) 653-5080
DSN 633-5080

Numbers and E-mails

Los Angeles AFB Operator
(310) 653-1110


LAAFB Base Locator
(310) 653-3080


ID Card Customer Support
(310) 653-6556 
(310) 653-5114


61st Security Forces Squadron Security Forces Squadron
(Law Enforcement desk):
(310) 653-5787 
(310) 653-5664


 

Public Queries or Event Requests
(310) 653-3145 or sbd3.pa.orgbox@spaceforce.mil 

 

Official Public Communication Guidance & Request Process