Newcomers Reference

Welcome to Redstone Arsenal. Located in the middle of the Tennessee Valley, Redstone Arsenal is a great place to live. Children of all ages enjoy the rich variety of outdoor activities provided here. The Tennessee River, which borders the Arsenal on the south, is made to order for those who enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, picnicking, hiking, biking, or just sitting and enjoying the scenery.

Huntsville, Alabama, a city of about 158,000 residents, borders the Arsenal to the East and North and serves as the area's health and educational center. Fine shopping, schools, and professional facilities make Huntsville a very desirable place to live. Its Von Braun Center draws many shows for a full entertainment package. You should have no problem finding something to do during off-hours. We hope the following information will help you settle into the community.

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  Click here

Families new to Redstone and need assistsance 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. Email is schoolliaisonsvcs@redstone.army.mil.

The base operator's number at Redstone Arsenal is DSN 746-2151. If the families in the local area need to patch a call through Redstone, the commercial number is 256-876-5397.

The Deployment and Mobilization Program Manager is Kathleen Riester. She can be reached at email - kathleen.riester@redstone.army.mil or at 256-876-5397 or DSN 746-5397.

We also have a Waiting Spouses group open to all geographically seperated spouses. They meet a couple of times a week for a social event such as going out to dinner (free childcare). They also have a Talk Time session with a social worker from Behavioral Medicine once a month on any topic of interest. Please contact Kristi Foster about signing up. Its a lot of fun and they meet people in the same situation. Her email is kristi.foster@redstone.army.mil or at 256-876-5397 or DSN 746-5397.

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@redstone.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.

The Redstone Thrift Shop
The Redstone Thrift Shop located in building 3209 Hercules Rd. is open for shopping Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9-4,Thursdays from 9-5 Walk-in consignment hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-12:30. For more information please call 881-6992.Directions: Take the Patton Gate south, turn immediately right onto Hercules Rd. Military Clothing Sales and I.D. are across the street.

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. To email click here.

If you are assigned to the U.S. Army Ordnance Missile and Munitions Center and School as a permanent party, check in at Building 3300. If you are a student, check in at Battalion S-1 Building 3458. During holidays and weekends, both permanent party and students should check in at Building 3300.

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 110 Hankins Road. 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. Students assigned to OMEMS for courses that are 20 weeks or longer, may also qualify for on-post family housing.

Facilities are also available for permanent party single soldiers (bonafide bachelors). For assistance, visit the Housing Services Office in Building 3207 or call (256) 842-9193 or DSN 788-9193.

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.

While the Redstone Arsenal Housing website is under construction, waiting periods and other 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" offers all official and leisure travelers a variety of guesthouse quarters, suites, and cottages with a 235+ capacity. There are 24 two-bedroom cottages for families with pets, 22 guesthouse units, and 130 single efficiencies for official government travelers. Our cottages and visitors quarters also have full amenities and maid service. Guesthouse units have two full-size beds and small refrigerators, with some having full kitchenettes. "Hotel Redstone" is available for leisure travel on a space-available basis. No matter what your need is for lodging, we can accommodate you. For reservations, call 256-837-4130 / 256-876-8028 / 256-876-5713. Make your reservation conveniently on line by clicking here.

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.

Gate Hours

GATE 3 - Redstone Road
0530-1800 Mon-Fri
Closed Weekends & Holidays

GATE 4 - Patton Road
Open - Unmanned

GATE 7 - Martin Road (West)
0600-1800 Mon-Fri
Closed Weekends & Holidays

GATE 8 - Goss Road (East)
0600-2200 daily
** No Visitor Access

GATE 9 - Rideout Road
Open 24 hours daily
** 0530-1030 right in-bound lane is for vehicles with 3 or more occupants.
** Turnaround at Rideout Rd & Overlook Rd permitted only on weekends and holidays and 1900-0500 Mon-Fri (Turnarround 1/4-mile south or Gate 9 open 24 hours daily)

GATE 10 - Patton Road
0530-2400 Mon-Fri
0530-2230 Weekends & Holidays

GATE 1 - Martin Road (East)
0530-2400 Mon-Fri
0600-2400 Weekends & Holidays
One-way inbound 0530-0815, Mon-Fri
One-way outbound, 1500-1800, Mon-Fri

Hours are Subject to Change

Special note: ** Due to increased security, portable barricades have been positioned for random anti-terrorism security measures. Due to the height of the barricades, low-clearance vehicles should not use traffic lanes in which the portable barricades have been positioned. **

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