Mountain Home Air Force Base
Nestled between the Danskin and Owyhee mountains, Mountain Home Air Force Base is situated about 50 miles southeast of Boise and 90 miles northwest of Twin Falls, Idaho. The base is in Elmore County, 12 miles southwest of the city of Mountain Home, Idaho, at nearly 3,000 feet above sea level.
Mountain Home AFB is home of the 366th Fighter Wing. Its four subordinate groups fly, maintain or support more than 50 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft at the 389th and 391st fighter squadrons. An additional 12 F-15SG Strike Eagles belong to the Republic of Singapore’s 428th Fighter Squadron operating at Mountain Home AFB as a mission partner under the Peace Carvin V program.
Mountain Home AFB and the 366th Fighter Winger have a rich history, stretching back more than 70 years to the United States’ entry into World War II. The “Gunfighter” nickname was earned in 1967, while the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing was stationed at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam. Pilots were missing opportunities to shoot down enemy MiGs because their missiles were ineffective at short ranges and the F-4C lacked a gun. However, innovative wing aircrew and maintainers worked together to mount external 20 mm Gatling gun pods on the wings of the F-4Cs and developed new tactics, enabling pilots to score four MiG kills within the first month of operation.
Today, Mountain Home AFB’s Gunfighters stand ready to meet the expeditionary needs of Air Combat Command, achieving the 366th Fighter Wing’s vision to be the nation’s premiere combat wing; a cohesive team enhancing our nation’s combat capability while building upon a legacy of innovative Gunfight excellence.
Population
According to the fiscal 2015 economic impact statement, the base has approximately 3,364 active-duty and reserve military members, 910 civilian members and 4,303 family members.
Economic Impact
Mountain Home Air Force Base’s total impact on the local economy in fiscal 2015 totaled approximately $342 million. It created 2,127 jobs in fiscal 2015.
History
Around the same time the 366th Fighter Group was started in June 1943 in Virginia, construction plans began in Idaho for Mountain Home AFB. The land cost only $1 or $2 an acre and construction began in November 1942. Mountain Home Army Air Field officially opened Aug. 7, 1943. When World War II ended, the mission at Mountain Home reverted to B-24 training. In October 1945, the base was placed on inactive status. The base remained inactive until December 1948 when it hosted the 5th Reconnaissance Group and then the 5th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, flying the RB-17. When the Air Force became an independent service, the base was renamed Mountain Home Air Force Base. In 1953, the base was transferred to Strategic Air Command, which assigned its 9th Bombardment Wing to Mountain Home AFB. In 1959, construction of three Titan missile sites began in the local area. The missile sites remained active for only three years.
Control of Mountain Home AFB passed from Strategic Air Command to Tactical Air Command in January 1966. With this change, the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing replaced the 9th Strategic Aerospace Wing. The 347th Tactical Fighter Wing, equipped with F-111Fs, replaced the 67th as host unit of the base in May 1971. The 347th had a short stay at Mountain Home, conducting F-111F training until October 1972. Upon arrival, the 366th absorbed all people and equipment from the 347th. The 366th received F-111A aircraft from Nellis AFB, Nevada. The Air Force announced plans to place EF-111A aircraft at Mountain Home AFB in March 1980, with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing training F-111A and EF-111A aircrews while maintaining combat readiness in both aircraft.
In early 1991, the Air Force announced that the 366th would become the Air Force’s premier air intervention composite wing. The air intervention composite wing’s rapid transition from concept to reality began in October 1991, when it was designated the 366th Wing. The wing’s new fighter squadrons were activated as part of the composite wing in March 1992. The 389th began flying the dual-role F-16C Fighting Falcon, while the 391st was equipped with the deadly nighttime fighter-bomber, F-15E Strike Eagle. These two squadrons provide Gunfighters round-the-clock precision capability. The wing received its air superiority aircraft, F-15Cs, in September 1992. With its internal 20 mm cannon and air-to-air missiles, the F-15C protects the wing’s high-value assets from enemy air threats. The wing also gained the 22nd Air Refueling Squadron, equipped with the KC-135R. These tankers give the air intervention composite wing its ability to deploy globally at a moment’s notice.
In April 1994, the wing gained the 34th Bomb Squadron with its B-1B aircraft, and began the beddown of the aircraft from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, to Mountain Home AFB in August 1996. The 34th Bomb Squadron (B-1B bombers) and the 22nd Air Refueling Squadron (KC-135 tankers) were deactivated in the summer of 2002, leaving the wing with the F-15E, F-15C and the F-16CJ type aircraft. After the 366th Wing’s success at Operation Provide Comfort, the wing’s mission changed from an air intervention composite wing to an air expeditionary wing Jan. 1, 1997. On Sept. 27, 2002, the wing took on the designation of the 366th Fighter Wing and became a member of an air expeditionary force. For the past 50 years both Mountain Home AFB and the 366th Fighter Wing have played vital roles in the nation’s defense. Now, together as partners, they forge ahead as the leading edge of airpower into the next century.
Organizations
366TH FIGHTER WING
The mission of the 366th Fighter Wing is to prepare mission-ready Gunfighters to fight and win today’s war and the next. The wing is composed of four groups: 366th Operations Group, 366th Maintenance Group, 366th Mission Support Group and 366th Medical Group.
The wing is home to three fighter squadrons: 389th Fighter Squadron, 391st Fighter Squadron and the Republic of Singapore’s 428th Fighter Squadron. The wing has the firepower of more than 50 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft and 12 Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG aircraft. The 726th Air Control Squadron detachment assigned at the base gives an air picture to the aircraft as they train. An active Air National Guard unit, 266th Range Squadron, controls and maintains emitter sites within the 7,412-square-mile operational training range in southern Idaho.
Additionally, the 390th Electronic Combat Squadron, at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, is assigned to the 366th Operations Group. The squadron is responsible for suppression of enemy air defenses in support of expeditionary aircraft and ground troops by disrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence.
Arrival
See the Getting To & Around chapter on Page 15 for information about local airports, train service and public transportation. The closest commercial flights land at Boise Airport in Boise, Idaho, about 50 miles from the base.
SPONSORSHIP
Contact your sponsor and advise them of your estimated arrival time and flight information if applicable prior to your arrival at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Sponsorship is vital to the relocation process. Don’t PCS without talking to your sponsor before departing for Mountain Home Air Force Base. Your sponsor will answer any questions you have about the base and the local area, make lodging or dorm arrangements and meet you upon arrival. Your sponsor will be there to help you and your family until you are settled into your new community.
If you have not been in touch with a sponsor and your departure is nearing, contact your gaining unit or call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 208-828-2458.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Cellphone use by the driver of a moving motor vehicle is prohibited on all Department of Defense installations, unless the cellphone is used with a hands-free device.
From Boise Airport
There are limited shuttle services available from the airport. Visit www.iflyboise.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation or call the Mountain Home Shuttle Service at 208-580-1887 for more information on shuttle services.
If you arrive by commercial taxi, you should call your sponsor from the visitor’s center next to the main gate. Your sponsor will arrange transportation onto the base or you can call the base taxi at 208-828-2215. The base is only accessible to military personnel and their family, government service employees and contract personnel. Proper identification is required to enter the base.
If you are driving from the airport, head southwest on West Airport Way. Continue onto the Vista Connector Road. Turn right to merge onto Interstate 84 toward Mountain Home. Take Exit 90 for I-84 toward State Highway 51/State Highway 67 for Mountain Home. Merge onto I-84 BUS E/Old U.S. 30/Sunset Strip. This road will turn into Airbase Road after the underpass. Follow this all the way to the base gate (it will take about 15 minutes). The entire drive from the airport to the base gate will take just under an hour.
From Interstate 84
Whichever direction you come from, once you are in Idaho you will take Interstate 84.
I-84 West from Twin Falls: Take Exit 95 toward Mountain Home/Fairfield onto American Legion Boulevard/State Highway 51. Stay on American Legion Boulevard/State Highway 51 (about 17 miles), then turn left onto North Main Street/Old U.S. 30 east. Continue on Main Street, which turns into State Highway 67 and Airbase Road and leads to the front gate.
I-84 East from Boise: Take Exit 90 for I-84 toward State Highway 51/State Highway 67 for Mountain Home. Merge onto I-84 BUS E/Old U.S. 30/Sunset Strip. This road will turn into Airbase Road after the underpass. Follow this all the way to the base gate (it will take about 15 minutes). The entire drive from the airport to the base gate will take just under an hour.
If you are traveling with a moving truck or trailer, you must enter the base through the Grandview Gate. Take I-84 and follow the previous directions, however from Airbase Road you will take a right on Grandview Road and follow the road until you see the Grandview Gate on the left. Grandview Gate hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Military Personnel Section
366 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 512 208-828-2133
Customer Service, ID cards and DEERS hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Military Personnel Section hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
MPS is closed the last Thursday of every month for training.
When you arrive at the base, you are required to inprocess with the Military Personnel Section before you go house hunting. Bring your sealed envelope from your last duty station and a copy of your orders to MPS Customer Service. MPS will give you the proper paperwork for your house hunting days and will schedule your inprocessing appointments for after you return from house hunting. If you arrive after duty hours or on the weekend, report to the Sagebrush Inn, Building 2320, for temporary lodging and more information.
Newcomers Orientation Event
The installation commander invites all newly assigned personnel and spouses to attend the newcomers orientation at the Gunfighter’s Club in Building 195. The orientation includes presentations from base agencies and provides helpful information on the local community. Community and base organizations have information displays and literature to share during breaks. Spouses are also encouraged to attend the Heart Link get-together offered at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.
TEMPORARY LODGING
Sagebrush Inn
875 Falcon St., Bldg. 2320 208-828-5200
Open 24/7
The Sagebrush Inn provides accommodations to Air Force families, TDY personnel and PCS families, as well as friends and family members with space-available reservations. Rooms include wireless internet, cable TV, mini refrigerators and coffee service. Advance reservations are highly encouraged. Pets are allowed in limited accommodations for an additional fee; contact the inn for more information.
Check the website for current room rates.
Getting Settled
HEALTH CARE
366th Medical Group
90 Hope Drive, Bldg. 6000
Appointments 208-828-7900
Pharmacy Refills 208-828-6947
www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/MTF/Mountain-Home
Clinic hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Pharmacy hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Note: The clinic and pharmacy are closed 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month.
Urgent Care Center: Open 24/7
Mountain Home AFB’s 366th Medical Group provides medical services and support to approximately 24,000 eligible military beneficiaries a year. It maintains a 10-bed hospital, which was named ACC Best Hospital of the Year for 2014 and 2015, and offers many specialty services. The 366th Medical Group provides emergency, urgent and impatient care. Clinics are provided for dental, family health, flight medicine, pediatrics, immunizations, optometry and women’s health. Care is provided in the following specialty areas: family practice, internal medicine, general surgery, psychiatry, radiology, pharmacy, clinical laboratory, dietetics and physical therapy. Specialty services beyond the capability of the medical group are referred to other military facilities through the aeromedical evacuation system or through local civilian sources.
Dental care services are available to active-duty military only. Family members of active-duty personnel are encouraged to use the TRICARE Dental Program. Information about the TRICARE Dental Program can be obtained by calling 844-653-4061 or visiting www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Dental/TDP.
TRICARE
TRICARE is the health care program for active duty and retirees of the uniformed services, their families and survivors. TRICARE’s primary objectives are to optimize the delivery of health care services in the military’s direct care system for all military health system beneficiaries and attain the highest level of patient satisfaction through the delivery of a world-class health care benefit.
TRICARE coverage is completely portable so it moves with you when you relocate. The TRICARE Prime options include TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Prime Remote in the United States, and TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Global Remote Overseas in regions outside of the United States.
Follow these simple steps to ensure you have no break in coverage when you move:
- Do not cancel your TRICARE Prime enrollment option before you move.
- Update your personal information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System immediately when you arrive at your new location.
- Select a new primary care manager when moving within the same region, or submit a new Prime enrollment form within 30 days if you’re moving to a new region.
Where you are moving will determine which Prime option you will enroll in. If you move to a new Prime service area, transfer your enrollment by submitting a TRICARE Prime enrollment and primary care manager change form to your regional contractor. Be sure to include all family members who wish to use Prime on the form.
TRICARE Standard and Extra are available to family members only. Active-duty service members are required to enroll in one of the Prime options. TRICARE Standard and Extra are available throughout the United States, and enrollment is not required. Any active-duty family member who is registered in DEERS may use these programs by seeing any network or non-network provider that is authorized by TRICARE.
If you’re already using TRICARE Standard and Extra, moving is easy. When you arrive at your new location, update your personal information in DEERS immediately. Then find TRICARE-authorized providers in your new area.
Here are a few things to remember about using TRICARE Standard and Extra in a new region:
- In the U.S., visit your new regional contractor’s website for a list of providers. Remember, if you see network providers, you’ll be using the Extra option and pay lower copayments.
- If you move to a new region, you’ll have a new claims address for submitting your TRICARE claims.
- Learn your new region’s prior authorization requirements as these requirements may differ by region.
For a complete description of the different types of coverage programs and regions, visit www.tricare.mil.
HOUSING
Housing Management Office
520 Fir St.
208-828-2781
www.housing.af.mil/Units/Mountain-Home
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Mountain Home AFB Housing Management Office is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. Use the resources provided to become familiar with the housing options and support services available to you. When you arrive at Mountain Home AFB, visit the HMO to receive invaluable information, counseling and guidance prior to entering into a written lease or sales contract for housing.
Unaccompanied Housing
520 Fir St.
208-828-2244
www.housing.af.mil/Units/Mountain-Home
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
Unaccompanied housing is provided for unaccompanied airmen in the ranks of E-1 to E-3 and E-4 with less than 3 years of service. Each airman is provided a private sleeping room, furnishings, bed linens and supplies required for comfortable living.
The dormitories consist of 680 bed spaces in six dormitories. Two dorms are “1+1 corridor” style, which include two rooms that share a common kitchen and bathroom. The other four dorms are “2+2 corridor” style, which include two rooms that share a common bathroom. Amenities include nicely appointed game rooms and TV rooms.
Unaccompanied airmen in the rank of E-4 with greater than 3 years of service and above will move into housing in the local community.
Mountain Home Family Housing
520 Fir St.
208-832-9900
www.mountainhomefamilyhousing.com
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
At Mountain Home AFB, military family housing is privatized. Balfour Beatty Communities owns the family housing and is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing and managing the community. In addition to your option to purchase and rent housing in the local community, you now may choose to live in privatized housing by signing a tenant lease agreement with Balfour Beatty Communities.
For comprehensive information about the privatized housing community at Mountain Home AFB, visit the Mountain Home Family Housing website.
Post Office
480 Fifth Ave. 208-832-7008
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
To receive mail for general delivery, use the following address:
Your Name
General Delivery
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
PETS
Veterinary Treatment Facility
975 Falcon St., Bldg. 2200
208-828-2221
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday (closed noon to 1 p.m.) and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday
Personnel residing on Mountain Home Air Force Base must have pets licensed by the Veterinary Treatment Facility. Personnel living off base must have pets licensed by the respective city where they reside.
Appointments are available for vaccinations, wellness exams, health certificates and sick calls. The Veterinary Treatment Facility also offers microchips, dentals, and spay and neutering services. Supervised children are always welcome in the facility. Services are provided to any active-duty military, retired military, and reservists or National Guard members on active-duty status.
For emergencies and serious illnesses, patrons should seek help at an off-base veterinary clinic.
RELIGIOUS GUIDANCE
Liberty Chapel
420 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 2606
208-828-6417
The United States Air Force Chaplain Corps is dedicated to preserving your right to worship. It provides, or finds a way to provide, for a broad spectrum of worshipers. If you are seeking spiritual support for any denomination or faith group, it will do its best to assist you.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base chapel offers worship services as well as various types of counseling and seminars. All counseling sessions are covered by privileged communication.
Call the chapel for a schedule of services or for more information.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
As of August 2011, you must register your ID card with the base electronic verification system before being granted access through the gate. This can be accomplished at the visitors center at the main gate. If you have any questions, call the Visitor Control Center at 208-828-6022.
All privately owned vehicles on base must be insured, and a current license plate is required. Idaho state traffic laws apply on base; see the Getting To & Around chapter on Page 15 for more information. All vehicles entering or leaving base are subject to search.
Serving You
DINING
For hours of operation, menus and special event information, visit https://mhafbfun.com and click on selections under the “Food” tab.
Gunfighter Club
435 First Ave., Bldg. 195 208-828-2105
Hackers Bistro
60 Silver Sage Road, Bldg. 4109
(in the Golf Pro Shop) 208-828-6559
Jet Stream Java
480 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 2610
(in the Gunfighter Service Center) 208-828-5674
Strikers Grill
680 Falcon St., Bldg. 2805
(at the Bowling Center) 208-828-2567
Wagon Wheel Dining Facility
480 Seventh Ave., Bldg. 2316 208-828-6420
EDUCATION
Education and Training Center
665 Falcon St., Bldg. 2428 208-828-6363
https://mhafbfun.com/education
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
The Education and Training Center provides educational opportunities and counseling services to all Air Force members assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, active-duty personnel, DOD civilian employees, adult family members and military retirees.
On-base universities include Boise State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Park University. For more information, visit the Education and Training Center website.
FAMILY SUPPORT
Airman & Family Readiness Center
575 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 180 208-828-2458
https://mhafbfun.com/afrc
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides professional assistance to develop and maintain resilient airmen and families, enabling them to adapt, grow and thrive while serving at home or abroad in the Air Force. The A&FRC provides education and consultation to all active-duty members, retirees, civilian employees and their families covering a wide range of human and family topics, such as deployments, marriage, parenting, personal finance, relocation and self-improvement.
Child Development Center
450 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 2623 208-828-2443
https://mhafbfun.com/cdc
6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Child Development Center offers weekly care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, cognitive, language and physical development of youngsters. The center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and follows standards set by the Air Force Services Agency.
Children of active-duty military personnel, DOD civilian personnel, reservists on active duty and DOD contractors are eligible. Fees are based on total family income. Registration requires a completed DD Form 2606, immunization records, leave and earnings statements and emergency contact info.
Exceptional Family Member Program
575 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 180 208-828-2458
https://mhafbfun.com/fcc
This program provides special-needs families with information and referral services.
Family Child Care
480 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 2610 208-828-6715
https://mhafbfun.com/fcc
Family Child Care provides an alternative to care at the Child Development Center for families that need evening care, weekend care, care for children after a deployment or during R&R leave from a deployed location, infants and school-age children, as well as care during swing and midnight shifts.
The program also offers an opportunity for spouses to contribute to the family income while caring for their own children.
FCC providers are well trained, they and their family members undergo a thorough background check and their homes are inspected for various safety and health requirements. In addition, their homes are monitored on a regular basis (at least monthly) by the program staff.
School Liaison Program
575 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 180 208-828-2458
https://mhafbfun.com/schools
The school liaison officer is the central point of contact for school-related matters between commanders, military families and local school systems. The office provides support to service members during all stages of transition and deployment to ensure children receive every opportunity for quality education.
Youth Programs
650 Phantom Ave., Bldg. 2830 208-828-2501
https://mhafbfun.com/youth
Youth Programs offers a range of developmentally appropriate activities for youth 5 to 18 years old, such as the nationally accredited school-age program and year-round sports programs. Youth Programs also offers opportunities with to become involved with Torch Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and 4-H programs.
Hours vary for each program; see the website for up-to-date information.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Pioneer Federal Credit Union
605 Gunfighter Ave. 208-832-4675
www.pioneerfcu.org
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Office
366 Gunfighter Ave., Suite 432 208-828-2238
https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil
Legal services available include will preparation, powers of attorney, notary services and marriage dissolution. Call for walk-in hours or to schedule an appointment.
LIBRARY
480 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 2610 208-828-2326
https://mhafbfun.com/library
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
The base library has more than 31,000 books, more than 6,000 entertainment and educational DVDs, more than 2,100 CDs, 35 magazine and three newspaper subscriptions, a diverse collection of language resources, and CLEP and DANTES exam study guides. The library also has a variety of programs and resources, including a book club, story time for children, children’s computers, wireless printing and more.
RECREATION
For information about the recreational programs at Mountain Home Air Force Base, visit the 366th Force Support Squadron online at https://mhafbfun.com.
Aquatics
385 Aardvark Ave., Bldg. 2370 208-828-6620
https://mhafbfun.com/aquatics
The base’s indoor heated swimming pool offers recreational and lap swimming. A small fee is charged for daily entry during open swim, but lap swim is free. Swimming lessons are available. The pool is open year-round, but hours are seasonal; check the website for more information.
Auto Skills Center
1000 Desert St., Bldg. 2209 208-828-2295
https://mhafbfun.com/autoskills
Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Do your own automobile maintenance at the center using its stalls, lifts and tools. It also offers mechanics if you prefer to leave the repairs in expert hands.
Bowling Center
680 Falcon St., Bldg. 2805 208-828-6329
https://mhafbfun.com/bowling
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Strike up some family fun at the bowling center. Shoe rental, bowling leagues, a pro shop and a snack bar are available. The Bowling Center also has a private room available for personal events or birthday parties.
Community Skills Center
480 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 2610 208-828-6229
https://mhafbfun.com/cac
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Community Skills Center hosts a variety of events for recreation and entertainment, and offers fax and copy services to meet many of your business needs. It offers discount tickets to several local attractions like Wahooz Fun Zone, Roaring Springs Water Park and Edwards Cinema, as well as Utah’s Lagoon Amusement Park, Disneyland and Disney World. It also offers framing and engraving services to create unique gifts or custom frames.
Fitness & Sports Center
385 Aardvark Ave., Bldg. 2371 208-828-2381
https://mhafbfun.com/fitness
5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The center offers a resistance and weight training room, a cardio theater with TV-equipped machines, racquetball and basketball courts, and a parent and child workout area. There are also outdoor facilities, including basketball courts near the dormitories, softball fields, an asphalt running track, multipurpose fields and tennis courts.
A fitness center annex, on Desert Street in Bldg. 2306, is equipped with spin bikes, cardio equipment, selectorized equipment, a basketball court, punching bags, free weights and an indoor running track. The annex is open for use during the fitness center’s regular hours. After-hours access is available by registering at the fitness center.
Golf Course and Pro Shop
60 Silver Sage Road, Bldg. 4109 208-828-6151
https://mhafbfun.com/golf
Silver Sage is a challenging 18-hole golf course featuring a putting green and covered driving range, as well as a pro shop. The professional staff at Silver Sage has a passion for golfer development and leads the charge in the Air Force in this area with innovative programs such as Get in the Game, designed to create new golfers by providing equipment, instruction and practice time for one low price. Silver Sage also hosts an annual junior golf program that gets youngsters interested in golf while providing them with custom fit golf clubs of their own. Hours are seasonal; check the website for details.
Kids Gym
480 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 2610 208-828-5674
https://mhafbfun.com/playground
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and holidays
The Gunfighter Kids’ Gym is the largest indoor playground within 60 miles. Kids will get exercise with five slides, basketball hoops and climbable structures. There is a toddler section for children 5 and under. The gym is co-located with Jet Stream Java and has free Wi-Fi and device charging stations.
Mini Golf
680 Falcon St., Bldg. 2805 208-828-6329
https://mhafbfun.com/mini-golf
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Take a tour of the base by putting the 18-hole Gunfighters Greens mini golf course. The course is behind the Bowling Center and Strikers Grill. To play, get your putter and ball from Bowling Center staff.
Movie Theater
Desert Street, Bldg. 1613 208-828-2431
https://mhafbfun.com/theater
Movie times: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
Gunfighter Theater offers free admission and doors open 45 minutes before the show. Visit the website for movie schedules. The theater is also available for rent — you choose the movie with free admission for your guests and 25 small popcorn buckets included.
Outdoor Recreation
655 Pine St., Bldg. 2800 208-828-6333
https://mhafbfun.com/odr
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Outdoor Recreation offers exciting, year-round, high-adventure programming for Gunfighters and their families. Its equipment rentals include inflatable structures, party items, camping equipment and winter equipment. FamCamp is open year-round (reservations are not accepted). C.J. Strike Marina is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; its amenities include a fishing dock, a picnic area, a snack bar and boat rentals.
Looking to do some shooting? Hit the trap and skeet range or the archery range; passes are available at Outdoor Recreation. Lessons at each range are also available. Other Outdoor Rec classes can teach you how to ski, cook with a Dutch oven and use a Global Positioning System.
Idaho has some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. Outdoor Rec offers opportunities to take a day trip with gear and transportation provided. Other trips available range from snowmobiling to rock climbing.
SHOPPING
Mountain Home AFB Commissary
615 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 2706
208-828-2163, ext. 219
www.commissaries.com
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Save your hard-earned dollars when shopping for groceries at the Mountain Home AFB commissary. In-store amenities and specialties include a bakery, custom photo cakes, a deli, fresh sandwiches to go, party cakes, plants, rotisserie chicken and sushi. Early-bird shopping is available from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at self-checkout only.
Mountain Home AFB Exchange
The Mountain Home Air Force Base Exchange wants to be your first choice for shopping. It offers a price-match program that guarantees the lowest prices in town. Hours of operation for services outside of the main exchange vary so call or visit the website for detailed information.
Main Exchange
625 Gunfighter Ave., Bldg. 2700 208-832-4353
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. holidays
Military Clothing Store 208-832-4344
Exchange Restaurants
Burger King (Bldg. 1201) 208-832-7572
Taco Bell 208-832-4813
Concessions
Alterations 208-832-2237
Barbershop 208-832-7191
Beauty Shop 208-832-4090
Dry Cleaners 208-832-4344
GNC 208-832-1186
Express/Restaurants/Car Wash
Bldg. 6200
Express 208-828-6921/832-4660
Pizza Hut 208-832-5033
Subway 208-832-9628