WELCOME to Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)!
If you are in receipt of orders to SOCSOUTH you may contact our HQ Commandant by phone at: (786)415-6202 or by email: stewart.mason@socso.southcom.mil. He'll ensure you receive necessary information to make your PCS to southern Florida as smooth as possible.
Following are some websites that will provide information to assist in your pre-arrival planning:
http://www.socso.southcom.mil/ the official SOCSOUTH website.
http://www.southcom.mil/appssc/index.php the official website for U.S. Southern Command
http://www.cityofhomestead.com/ the official website for the city of Homestead, FL
http://www.southflorida.com/ the South Florida Visitor's Guide
http://www.chamberinaction.com/ the Homestead Chamber of Commerce website
http://miamiherald.com the Miami Herald website, Miami's source for news
http://www.floridajobs.com a general Florida-wide jobs site
http://www.southfloridaworkforce.com/w/index.html South Florida Workforce is a state agency with a component dedicated to assisting spouses of military personnel find jobs in our local area
http://www.mscn.org Military Spouse's Career Network is a source of information for spouses seeking to move their careers with their PCS
http://www.military.com/spouse Military Spouse Career Center, another resource for military spouses with questions about career interests
http://www.uscg.mil/news/stormcenter/ June through November is the traditional hurricane season for the East Coast of the U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico. This site will advise of existing conditions
SOCSOUTH/SOUTHCOM School Liaison
The first point of contact for all schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties
Dr Franciso Brizuela - francisco.brizuela@hq.southcom.mil
Regional Schools
Housing
SOCSOUTH is served by the U.S. Army Garrison Miami Housing Office located in Doral, about 25 miles north of Homestead in the City of Miami. You can reach Housing by calling (305)437-2664, DSN: 567-2664. Everyone needing to rent or desiring to purchase a home in this area MUST contact the Garrison Housing Office prior to signing a contract.
You will find literally hundreds of listings of homes for sale and homes for rent in the Homestead area. Surrounding communities you may want to consider would include Kendall, Cutler Bay, Florida City, and a few other incorporated and unincorporated residential areas between Homestead and Miami. Homestead is located in Miami-Dade County.
Devastated by Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the city has grown back into a sprawling residential option for Miami residents seeking less expensive land and housing opportunities.
Base Services
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Lodging Office
(Homestead Inn)
Building 476
Phone: (786) 415-7198
Homestead.Reservations@homestead.af.mil |
BX Mart
Phone: (305) 258-3881
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-6:00pm
Sunday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Holidays 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Closed Mondays
AAFES Website: www.aafes.com |
Falcon's Nest Club
Building 401
Phone: (786) 415-7517
Breakfast Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:00 am-9:00 am
Lunch Buffet Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Grill Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Bar Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4pm to 9pm,
Friday 4pm to 12:00am
Closed Holidays |
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Falcon's Nest Club UTA Hours
Breakfast: 6:00 am-7:00 am
Lunch: 10:30 am-2:00 am
Dinner: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Bar: Friday & Saturday 4:00 pm-12:00 am |
Barber Shop
Building 344
Phone: (786) 415-7362
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Same day appointments accepted |
Family Support
Building 360, Room 127
Phone: (786) 415-7329
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
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Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Building 920
Phone: (786) 415-7095
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
UTA Hours: Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
Military I.D. Cards
Building 346, Room 101
Phone: (786) 415-7058
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Appointments required Two valid forms
of ID are required to include: Driver's
license, military or school ID, social
security card, voter's registration card,
birth certificate, passport, resident card,
alien card, foreign national ID with photo.
All marriage certificates, birth
certificates, and divorce decrees shown
for DEERS must be the original
court-certified copies |
Omega World Travel
Building 360, Room 139
Phone: (786) 415-7051
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
For Official TDY Emergencies Only,
call 1-800-285-6342 |
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Outdoor Recreation
Building 164
Phone: (786) 415-7092
Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm,
Closed 1:00-2:00 p.m.
UTA Hours: Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Base Pass & I.D.
Building 346
Phone: (786) 415-7222
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 am-11:00 am
& 1:00pm-3:00pm
UTA Hours: Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm |
Base Chapel
Building 471
Phone: (786) 415-7093
Hours: Only during UTA 7:00 am-6:00 pm |
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Retiree Activities Office
Building 360, room 130
Phone: (786) 415-7580
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am-2:30 pm |
Military Clothing Sales
Building 920
Phone: (305) 257-5719
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
UTA Hours: Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
Sports & Fitness
Building 359
Phone: (786) 415-7129
Hours: Monday-Thursday
5:30 am-8:00 pm
Friday 5:30 am-7:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: closed
UTA Hours: Saturday 6:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday 6:00 am-2:00 pm |
Contacting these offices prior to visiting is recommended.
Base information/operator DSN: 535-7000 Commercial: (786) 415-7000