Developing a sense of community here starts before you arrive at Thule AFB. We recognize the efforts behind this transition and want to make sure you are satisfied with the details of your move. To obtain Referral and Relocation Assistance, we encourage you to reach out for personalized services provided by the Military Housing Office(MHO) staff.

You're about to embark on your most rewarding Air Force tour. Here you'll find a community of American, Canadian, Danish, and Greenlandic people who are committed to providing combat capabilities through missile warning, missile defense, space surveillance, and satellite command and control...all built on our "TEAM THULE" attitude.

Planning Your Move
Moving to an overseas location requires additional planning to make sure you are prepared for the transition. There are many things you can do before you arrive to ensure the process to get settled in your new home and community is seamless.

Prior to arrival, do not make any changes to stateside bank accounts and ensure you have access to all pertinent account information. There is no bank in Greenland. For cash purposes, you can obtain money at the club or BX through your debit card. Checks can also be written at the Enlisted Club with a $300 cap.

Cellular phone service is available with international rates. All major carriers are provided and text messaging is available. Please make sure you review your plan and understand potential costs prior to signing any contracts as prices do vary from CONUS locations.

Since Thule is an unaccompanied tour, the MHO provides appliances and furnishings to support your move. Contact the MHO for more details so you can plan ahead for shipping and/or storage of your personal items.

Driver's License
For this assignment, personnel will need to have a valid United States driver's license.

Power Requirements
The electrical current in Thule is the same as the United States (110 volts and 60 cycles). All items sold purchased in the local Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) store has standard electrical currents. More information on products for each location can be found on the AAFES website.

Additional Questions
If you have any questions or require additional support, please contact the MHO for more information about preparing for your move to this location. 
 
 

HOUSING ALLOWANCES

Military members stationed at Thule may be entitled to Hardship Duty Pay.  This allowance is granted to personnel stationed in locations with Arctic conditions to ensure the transition is as smooth and stress free as possible. If you have any questions about the allowances listed, please contact the MHO. 

FURNISHINGS MANAGEMENT

We would like to welcome you to Thule Air Base and hope that your tour will be enjoyable and rewarding. We are eager to deliver and set up all the furniture you will need for your time here. The furniture and appliances at this location have been specifically chosen to fit comfortably in each type of housing unit found on and off base.

Planning Your Move to Thule

Entitlements
Thule is an unaccompanied tour. The dormitory rooms are stocked with furniture and electronics. Each room is supplied with a refrigerator, dresser, wardrobes, a couch and one recliner. You will also be provided a television and DVD player.

Closet Space
Each dormitory room has a 50SF closet space allotment.

Storage
Members will be given a briefing by the MHO about their entitlements and how to set up delivery of temporary and permanent furnishings upon arrival.

Major Appliances
Military and DoD civilian's are NOT authorized ship personally owned major appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, washers, dryers, and microwaves. These appliances will be provided by our office. In most cases major appliances from the U.S. will not work in overseas locations. As such, major appliances are permanently assigned to each on-base housing unit.

Furnishings Available at Maximum Authorization
- Queen or Full Bed (1 per person)
- Dresser (1 per occupied bedroom)
- Mirror (1 per room)
- Night Table (2 per room)
- Bookcases (2 each)
- Desk (1 each)
- Desk Chair (1 per desk)
- Sofa (1 each)
- Recliner (1 each)
- Entertainment Center (1 each)
- End Table (2 each)
- Refrigerator/Freezer Electric (1 each)
- Microwave (1 each)
- Wardrobes (1 each per person; when inventory permits 2 each may be authorized locally)
- Floor lamp (1 each)
- Table lamp (2 each)

Government Furniture Delivery
The Greenland Contractors and Transportation Management Office (TMO) work together to coordinate the delivery and pickup of each member's government and personal household goods.

Members are authorized a one-time delivery and pickup of government furnishings. Members can also pickup or turn in extra items as long as authorization is not exceeded. Members must be present at the scheduled date and time of delivery or pickup. Customers who miss appointments without prior approval will be rescheduled at the convenience of the TMO and Contracting personnel. Appointments will be scheduled at the earliest date possible. For additional information please contact the base TMO at DSN 629-2346.