Idaho Army National Guard

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- 116th CAV HBCT
- HHC
- 116th BSTB
- 2-116th ARS
- 145th BSB
- 148th FA

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Gowen Field Mission:

To underpin readiness of the force by serving as a training center and a support site for power projection missions.

Vision:

To be the premier training center and force projection site of choice for america's defense forces.

Military I.D. Cards

The Gowen Field J1 Personnel Services Branch can issue ID cards for members of all branches of service: active, reserve, retirees and dependents. ID cards are issued in Building 270. They are open Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm and Fridays from 8am-3pm (closed on Mondays following Unit Training Assemblies).
I.D. Card Inquiries:
(208) 272-3795 or
(208) 272-3802.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Facilities and Contacts

Gowen Field Tours

Base Tours are available for the general public, school groups and youth groups.

Tours of the Gowen Field installation must be scheduled through the Public Affairs office.

Tours are available year round, as long as there is no conflict with training or schools.

Tours may include any or all of the following.

A10 hanger
C130
Flight simulator
Army Aviation (Blackhawk’s and Apache’s)
Tanks

To request a tour complete the following form.

Flyover Request Instructions

Requests for community events should be coordinated with the Public Affairs Office. You can do this by calling 208-422-5232.

Aerial Events:
Requests for fly-by’s within the State and within 7 days of the following holidays may be approved by The Adjutant General.

     Armed Forces Day
     Memorial Day
     Independence Day
     Veterans Day
     National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Fly-by requests outside the 7 day window. The requestor must complete the DD form 2535 and fax to the appropriate branch of service, (Army or Air Force) per the instructions on page 4 of the document. Upon receipt of approval from the appropriate service, contact the Public Affairs office to request local assets.

Quick Reference Numbers
JFHQ Idaho Organizations -

All DSNs are 272-XXXX (last 4). Commercial is area code 208 with the number listed below.

     Emergency @ 911 (no DSN)
     Fire Department @ 422-5363
     Security Police @ 422-5366
     Front Gate @ 422-5536
     Pass & Registration @ 422-5367
     BX @ 422-5676
     Barber @ 422-5240
     Credit Union @ 343-3665 (no DSN)
     Recruiting @ 272-3825
     Chapel @ 422-5394
     Billeting @ 272-4451
     Carlson Travel @ 422-5000
     Carlson Fax @ 383-9487 (no DSN)
     Idaho Military History Museum @ 272-4841
     Army Computer Help Desk @ 272-3717
     Air Computer Help Desk @ 422-5526
     Data Processing Help Desk @ 272-4620