Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday:
Breakfast : 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch : 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dinner : 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Holidays, Weekends, and Training Days:
Breakfast : 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch : 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Dinner : 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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1160 Ent St.
Peterson Space Force Base, CO 80914
DFAC CLOSURE INFORMATION
Please be advised that the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson SFB will be closed (effective immediately) until further notice due to unforeseen emergency repairs.
In the interim, please work with your Essential Station Messing (ESM) Guardians and Airmen to ensure they are tracking. Effective immediately, all ESM customers will be placed on BAS and 21 CPTS is working arduously to ensure your members are paid by mid-month. Please have any member who is unable to purchase food reach out to his/her First Sergeant.
An update will be provided as we work with our partners on reopening the Dining Facility. Please disseminate this information to all your Airmen & Guardians and channel any concern up your chain of command.
Aragon Dining Facility
Note: The Aragon Dining Facility offers carry out service to all eligible users.
The Aragon now accepts credit cards.
Breakfast at The Aragon
Some item availability at the Aragon DFAC may vary due to shortages within vendor supply chain.
Lunch & Dinner Menus
Our menu items may change based on product availability.
Thank you for your understanding.
Flight / Ground Meal Orders
Flight / ground meals are available during normal operating hours. Two hours’ notice is required for individual meal orders and must be telephoned in at 719-556-4723; there are no exceptions. For orders 10 meals or larger, there is a minimum of 72 hours notice. For flight meals, a copy of the flight manifest is required to receive meals with no surcharge.
Access and Attire
Authorized Patrons
Customers authorized to use the Aragon Dining Facility:
- Active Duty military, members on TDY orders, DoD civilians, retirees, contractors, and family members during the breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, as well as federal holidays, Easter, and the Space Force and Air Force birthdays. This includes widows/widowers of deceased retirees.
- Members and chaperones of organized nonprofit youth groups (groups characterized as having continuity over time and a structure such as officers, advisors or organizational rules) sponsored at either the national or local level when extended the privilege of visiting a base.
For more information, call the facility manager at 719-556-4723.
Dress Code
Patrons in military uniform using the dining facility on Peterson SFB must comply with the provisions of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. While in civilian attire, patrons will not be served if they are:
- Barefoot
- Wearing swimwear
- Wearing any garment that exposes underarm hair
- Wearing soiled gym clothes after exercising
- Wearing pajamas or other types of sleepwear
- Wearing clothing designed to be worn as undergarments as outer garments, except for T-shirts
- Wearing any type of headgear
- Wearing clothing with obscene or lewd words or drawings, or clothing that implies support of unlawful or subversive ideas or practices
- Wearing any clothing that, at the discretion of the food service facility supervisor, would create an unsanitary, unprofessional, or unsafe situation for customers and employees
Dedication of the Aragon Dining Facility
Built in the 1970s, the Aragon Dining Facility is dedicated to the memory of Staff Sergeant Jose R. Aragon, a native of Fountain, Colorado. Aragon was killed in action on May 16, 1965, in the Republic of Vietnam. His citation for the Bronze Star highlights his heroic actions during an accidental explosion at Bien Hoa Air Base. Despite the dangers of fire, exploding ammunition, and flying debris, he assisted in rescuing injured comrades and clearing the flight line, saving many lives. His selfless dedication to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
FAQ's
Why is there a surcharge on my meal?
Surcharge rates at Air Force dining facilities are established by Congress and help cover operational costs. The surcharge is proportional to the cost of your meal. For example, if your meal costs $1.00, a surcharge will be added to your total. Similarly, a higher meal cost will result in a higher surcharge. This ensures the dining facility can maintain quality service and operations. Unfortunately, we do not have any control over those rates.
Why do prices vary between different bases?
Prices can vary based on the region and the supplier for each dining facility. Different bases may have different suppliers, resulting in varying costs for identical items. This means that an item may cost more or less at another base depending on their supplier’s pricing.
Why isn’t my Per Diem enough to cover my three meals per day at the dining facility?
Per Diem is intended to supplement your Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), which is designed to cover your meals, not those of your family. When you are TDY to Peterson and staying in Lodging, your combined Per Diem and BAS provide a daily amount for subsistence. This ensures you have enough to cover your meals during your stay.
Can the dining facility pre-make certain items, like hamburgers, to reduce wait times?
To ensure the highest quality and freshness, HQ AFSVA Golden Eagle Standards require that certain items, such as hamburgers, be cooked to order. This policy helps maintain the best possible dining experience for our patrons.
Why did I pay for a bun when I only requested a hot dog?
The pricing for items like a hot dog is based on the complete recipe, which includes both the meat and the bun. Even if you choose not to take the bun, the price remains the same because it reflects the cost of the full item as per the Air Force recipe standards.