MARCH ARB
AIR FORCE
Moreno Valley, CA
United States
MARCH ARB
AIR FORCE
Moreno Valley, CA
United States
March ARB
Base Essentials
Welcome to March Air Reserve Base, home of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing! The base covers about 160 acres and employs over 8,000 military and civilian personnel, contractors and tenants. It is one of the oldest airfields operated by the U.S. military, having been established in 1918 as Alessandro Flying Training Field. The airfield was renamed March Field shortly after to honor the recently deceased son of then-Army Chief of Staff Peyton March. In March 1993, March was chosen for realignment under the Base Realignment and Closure. In 1996, March officially became an Air Force Reserve base, endin...
Base Details
Type
Air Force Base
Branch
AIR FORCE
Command
AFRC
Status
Reserve/Partial
Est.
1918
Acres
7,000
Active Duty
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Civilian
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Population
4,700,000
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March ARB History
Named AfterSecond Lieutenant Peyton C. March Jr.
March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley, California, dates to 1918 when it was established as one of the Army Air Service's earliest flying fields. It was named after Second Lieutenant Peyton C. March Jr., killed in a training accident. March served as an active-duty bomber and tanker base through the Cold War before transitioning to Air Force Reserve Command. Today it is home to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing and serves as a key West Coast reserve mobility platform.
Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
452nd Air Mobility Wing (AFRC)
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In-Processing
March ARB is primarily a Reserve installation. Traditional Reservists report to the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) on the Saturday of their first Unit Training Assembly (UTA) at 0700 — Building 2314, 1351 Graeber Street. Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) and civilian employees report to the Civilian Personnel Flight in the same building. MPF Customer Support: (951) 655-3028, Mon–Fri 0800–1200 and all day on UTA weekends. The Visitors Center (Building 2370, 363 Graeber St.) is open Mon–Fri and UTA Saturdays 0700–1600.
There is no on-base family housing at March ARB. Most personnel live in surrounding communities (Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris, Menifee). For temporary lodging, the March Inn (655 M Street) is available at (951) 655-5241, open daily 0800–2200. For after-hours assistance, contact the base operator at (951) 655-1110. Weekend availability at the March Inn is limited due to UTA occupancy.
A Newcomers Briefing is held on the Saturday of each UTA. The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) is located at 1261 Graeber Street, Building 2313, and can be reached at (951) 655-5350. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri 0800–1600; Wed 1200–1600; UTA weekends 0800–1500. Contact the A&FRC before or upon arrival to schedule relocation appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about March ARB.
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What are the visitor gate hours?
Main Gate (Cactus Avenue) is the main visitor access gate and is open 24 hours a day. Other gates are restricted to military and DoD ID holders — see the Gates section for full schedules.
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How do visitor passes work?
Visitors must be sponsored by someone with base access and should contact the installation's Visitor Control Center in advance with their government-issued ID and vehicle info. Day passes are issued at the gate; extended access may require additional coordination.
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What is BAH and how is it calculated?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly stipend based on your pay grade, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code — it is not counted as taxable income. Rates are updated each January; use the BAH Calculator in the Finance section to see current figures for March ARB.
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What should I do first after receiving PCS orders?
Contact the gaining installation's housing office and military transportation office (TMO/PPSO) immediately after orders are issued. Apply for on-base housing right away — waitlists at many installations run 6–18 months.
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Does TRICARE cover local providers?
TRICARE covers both the on-base military treatment facility and authorized civilian providers in the surrounding community. Use the provider finder at tricare.mil to confirm in-network options near March ARB.
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