Members who need to visit the Sunward branch on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) to access to their safe deposit box are required to request and obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) pass. Their access must be sponsored by an employee of Sunward’s Kirtland branch.
REQUEST SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship requests must be received no later than noon on the business day before access is needed. Members will be required to provide Sunward with their full name, date of birth, phone number, issuing state of driver’s license, and the time and date when a member plans to arrive on KAFB, as the pass will only be valid for that time. Access is permitted only for members who have a business need to visit the Kirtland branch; each person who plans to visit must submit a separate request.
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, please note the following updates to our sponsorship procedures.
- Access to the Kirtland branch will be done on Tuesday – Thursday during the hours of 9:00 – 4:00. No appointment is necessary.
OBTAIN A DBIDS PASS
Upon approval from KAFB, the DBIDS pass will be issued through the visitor’s center at the Truman Gate. In order to receive the pass, members must provide a valid driver’s license or government-issued ID, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance at the gate.
If a member is unable to drive and needs to walk or bicycle onto the base, a valid government-issued ID is still required. If you need to request a DBIDS pass or have any questions, please call 505.293.0500.
