Newcomers
Overview Of
Getting to the UK
Visas, Passports, and Command Sponsorship
Your losing Military Personnel Flight (MPF) will ensure that you and your family have the appropriate documents to enter the UK. Rules exempt active duty military personnel, but do apply to military dependents, as well as civilian personnel, contractors and their dependents. Find out more >>
Your Sponsor
Your sponsor is the key to your successful PCS and should be your first stop for information concerning travel to RAF Alconbury. Find out more >>
Post Office Box
Before departing for the UK you will probably want to obtain a Post Office box at RAF Alconbury. Your sponsor can help you with this or you can make arrangements yourself. Find out more >>
Lodging Arrangements
Lodging at RAF Alconbury can be arranged by your sponsor or yourself, prior to your departure. Find out more >>
Arriving in the Tri-Base Area
In-Processing
After you have arrived and settled into your lodging/dorm, on you first "Duty day" your sponsor will escort you to the Commander's Support Staff/Personnel Support Office to receive all in-processing documentation.
Newcomer Orientation
This orientation is mandatory for military members and civilian personnel. Find out more >>
Additional Requirements
Members must report to the Housing Office within 2 days of arrival. Pets must be registered within 2 weeks of arrival. A USAFE permit must be obtained to drive in the UK. Find out more >>
Being Stationed in the Tri-Base
Housing
Familiarize yourself with resources, the area, local customs, and laws to help take the guess work out house hunting. Find out more >>
Living in the UK
Community
What to expect whe moving to a country the size of Utah, populated by 60 million people and useful links to many local attractions and utilities. Find out more >>
Driving
How to obtain a USAFE driver's permit and steps for registering your vehicle. Find out more >>