Relocating to Duke Field

Getting Here

  • The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is located about 8 miles from Duke Field.
  • Taxi service is available from the airport for military members without families by calling 850.882.3791 or DSN 312.872.3791.
  • If arriving by car from the airport, take FL-123 north to FL-85 N and exit at Duke AFS. This is a straightforward route, about 18 miles and 22 minutes.
  • If in need of lodging, please utilize Duke Inn. You may book here: https://af.dodlodging.net/propertys/Duke-Field or via phone at 850.883.6475.
  • Duke ARB is in the Florida panhandle, north of Valparaiso and Fort Walton Beach, south of Crestview, and east of Pensacola. The closest interstate is I-10.

Duke Field, FL - In Processing

  • All officers and enlisted personnel must report to their assigned unit CSS. After checking in with your unit, you will report to FSS Customer Service at Bldg 3002, Rm 103A to continue in processing.
  • If your family arrives with you, the Military Family Readiness Office will help make them comfortable during your in-processing. To assist in attaining temporary housing or assistance for your family, please make an appointment at the Military & Family Readiness Office. 850.883.6474.
  • You should have all of your personal records on hand, including Personnel, Finance, Medical and Dental. You must be in utility uniform to in-process. Be sure that you have enough uniforms with you to complete in-processing and begin duty.