Newcomers Information

Redstone Arsenal is located in the heart of the Tennessee Valley, in northern Alabama. Huntsville, Alabama, a city of about 180,105 residents, borders Redstone Arsenal to the East and North, is a premier location for both business and quality of life. Huntsville, Alabama offers a wide variety of cultural activities, recreational opportunities, fine shopping, schools and professional facilities. The Tennessee River, which borders Redstone Arsenal on the south, is a prime location for those who enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, picnicking, hiking, biking, or enjoying the scenery. Redstone Arsenal has served for more than 50 years as the Army's center for missile and rocket programs. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. We strive to deliver the highest quality programs and services - from Family, child and youth programs to recreation, sports, entertainment, travel and leisure activities. We encourage all newcomers to the area to attend one of our many newcomer briefs and tours; information on registering for a newcomers brief is available from your local personnel office. Welcome to Redstone Arsenal, we hope the following information will help you settle into the community.

Population served: 157,223 Soldiers (Active, retired, and dependents) and 27,620 civilians (DA, contractor, and nonappropriated fund). Size: 37,910 acres and 11.7 million square feet of building space.
Source: https://arweb.redstone.army.mil

Miscellanous Information

FREQUENTLY USED TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO ACCESS BENEFITS AND SERVICES AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA FOR: ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, RESERVE, NATIONAL GUARD, RETIRED MILITARY AND DEPARTMENT OF ARMY CIVILIANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS---ONLY .

Families new to Redstone and need assistance with issues on youth registration in local school systems should contact our School Liaison Services officer at 876-7801 or visit Building 1500 Weeden Mountain Road. They can assist with a wide range of resources to facilitate Army youth education transitions.
The base operator's number at Redstone Arsenal is 256-876-2151 or DSN 746-2151
The Deployment and Mobilization Program Manager is Kathleen Riester 256-876-5397 or DSN 746-5397
Hearts Apart group open to all geographically separated spouses. Please contact Mary Breeden at 256-876-5397 or DSN 746-5397. You can email her at mary.breeden@conus.army.mil
Army One Source can also be used. It is a 24-hour referral program. Calls are answered by real people to help with real problems. They can be reached at 800-464-8107. Army One Source can also be accessed through the web at www.armyonesource.com. User ID is army, password is OneSource
If you need a welcome packet for the area, please email mary.breeden@conus.army.mil or call 256-876-5397. The packet includes maps and area information. We recommend that you check out the Morale, Welfare and Recreation website at www.redstonemwr.com and the Huntsville website at www.ci.huntsville.al.us for links to the community

Checking In

If you are assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, check in with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, AMCOM, Redstone Arsenal Support Activity in Building 3206, Little John Road from the hours of 0900 - 1100 Monday - Friday. After duty hours or on the weekend, contact CPT Bailey at 256-603-6984.

Permanent Party Housing

Combined commands located on or near Redstone Arsenal make up a military community of about 1,900 permanent party personnel. Redstone has an inventory of 350 privatized family housing units owned and operated by Redstone Communities whose office is located in Building 302 Hughes Drive. Their inventory consist of 82 officer units and 268 enlisted units, including some quarters that rival the best facilities in the local community.

In addition, the privatized family housing includes two, three and four bedroom units. All quarters have central air conditioning, dishwashers, ranges, and refrigerators. Facilities include single, duplex, multiplex, and one and two story buildings. All permanent party soldiers accompanied by their families and assigned within the commuting area of Redstone Arsenal are eligible for family housing. The Redstone Communities Initiative Office is located in Building 302 Hughes Drive and their telephone number is (256) 430-1517. Their web site is www.redstonecommunities.com

Facilities are also available for permanent party single soldiers (bonafide bachelors). For assistance, visit the Housing Services Office in Building 3207 or call (256) 842-9902 or DSN 788-9902.

Assistance in locating off-post accommodations is available for all active duty military, retirees, and DoD civilian personnel. You can visit the Housing Services Office located in Building 3207, or call (256) 842-0422 or DSN 788-0422 for off-post assistance with housing. Pertinent housing information ,can be found at Army One Source. It is a 24-hour referral program. Calls are answered by real people to help with real problems. They can be reached at 800-464-8107. Army One Source can also be accessed through the web at www.onestoparmy.com/main.htm. User ID is army, password is OneSource.

Family Housing Information: Redstone Communities, (256) 430-1517 or visit their website at: www.redstonecommunities.com.
Housing Services Office Information: (256) 876-6666 or DSN 746-6666.

Hotel Redstone

Automobile Registration

Alabama allows soldiers to use their home state driver's license and car plates, or any combination of the two. When applying for a post vehicle decal, you must provide proof of automobile ownership (such as title or bill of sale), a valid driver's license, a military ID card or civilian badge, and proof of insurance. The registration section is located in Building 3423.

Miscellaneous Links:

Redstone Arsenal - http://www.redstone.army.mil/
Local Weather - http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hun/
Commissary - http://www.commissaries.com/stores/html/store.cfm?dodaac=HQCSJF
Health Care - http://www.redstone.amedd.army.mil/dental/
Employment Info - http://cpol.army.mil
Legal Assistance - http://www.redstone.army.mil/legal/lao.html

We hope to see you soon!

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