On-base housing attracts Airmen

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  • By Airman 1st Class Daryl Knee
  • 90th Space Wing Public Affairs
F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. --  Military family housing is responsible for providing housing for Airmen and their families assigned here. 

While Airmen are not restricted to on-base living, if finding a house in Cheyenne proves to be too difficult, MFH will provide one for them based on availability. 

"Out of the 825 homes, only 690 of them are occupied," said Rocky Golden, Warren housing manager. "We've got the availability, especially in the enlisted category." 

On-base housing is divided into four districts: historic, Capehart, Carlin Heights and Atlas. 

Airmen who want to live on base must to talk to the housing office and go through briefings on all the rules and guidelines. 

All on-base houses come equipped with a driveway, garage, carpet and at least two bathrooms, Mr. Golden said. Some of the houses even have hardwood floors, a full basement and fireplace. 

Warren service members provide the maintenance and upkeep of utilities for the homes. 

"One of the big attractions for Airmen who want to live on base is that the overall maintenance is taken care of," Mr. Golden said. "You get a peace of mind by not having to spend any money on the upkeep of your house. Plus, I've seen Airmen who like the sense of security by being surrounded by a gated fence." 

Also, the $28 million lead-paint-abasement restoration project ended in February.
Prior to 1974, companies used lead-based paint for most of the indoor and outdoor painting. Research has shown that the lead used in that paint can be detrimental to one's health, especially children. 

Areas of high friction, e.g., doorways, window frames, etc., would cause lead dust to settle with potential health issues. The base approved the project to restore or replace those areas of high friction. 

"We're trying to make Warren homes nice and comfortable while providing conditions to present minimal hazard to occupants," Mr. Golden said. 

However, if living on base is not a desirable option, Cheyenne has new rental housing available each month. According to The Wyoming Center for Business and Economic Analysis, new houses go up for rent each month with an average bill of $551 for a two bedroom apartment. 

"Supply is outstripping demand in Cheyenne, and that's good for renters," said Dick O'Gara, founder and director of the WCBEA. "The market is there at this point in time." 

"The Air Force is a family," Mr. Golden said. "We always try to take care of our own first. Our goal is to provide suitable housing that's in good repair for military members, junior ones in particular, that want to live on base and reap the benefits of living with the rest of their Air Force family." 

For more information on the housing opportunities at Warren, call 773-1840.