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Spring Welcome to Europe Guide

Provides useful tips for newcomers,   as well as travel and entertainment information for U.S. military members stationed in Europe.

Published: December 2007

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Soldiers Plaza, Bldg. 2624  Ft. Benning, GA  *  706-545-4043,  706-545-7515,  706-545-5516

Relocation Readiness Program

We assist Soldiers and Family Members moving to or arriving from another military duty station. All newly assigned personnel and their Spouses should attend the Newcomer Family Orientation/Tour held monthly at The Benning Club.

Other services include: Moving Checklist, Welcome Packets, Sponsorship Training, Waiting Family Program, English as a Second Language information, and Plan My Move Booklet. The Plan My Move Booklet provides up-to-date information on Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine installations. Soldiers/Families relocating to new duty stations have access to information to help them plan successful moves.

The Utility Coordination Center (UCC) is a phone center where Soldiers may initiate service with Atoms Energy (gas), AT&T, Columbus Water Works, and Georgia Power. 

The ACS Lending Closet provides kitchen totes, irons, ironing boards, sleeping mats, infant items, and other household goods. These items are loaned for up to 30 days and extensions are granted on a case by case basis to Service Members and Families awaiting shipment of their household goods. RRP is located in building 2629. Telephone: 545-4485/0403.

 Fort Benning Spouses of Deployed Soldiers Support Group Chaplain Family Life Center Every Thursday 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Childcare is provided for ages 12 and under. Building 2606, Dixie Road Soldiers Plaza, Fort     Benning, GA 31905 

Relocation Readiness Program also provides information to Soldiers and Family Members that are in the Army Wounded Warriors (AW2) program and the Warrior Transition Battalion . The newsletter outlines the Army Community Service programs available to them, as well as information, links and resources on AW2 and other programs available to them on Ft. Benning.
 

The Relocation Readiness Program Manager is located in Solders Plaza, Building 2629. Our telephone  number is 706-545-4043/0403.   Should you have any further questions, please contact the              ACS Relocation Readiness office by clicking HERE.
 

USEFUL LINKS

The Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) - is designed to provide severely wounded Soldiers and their families with a system of advocacy and follow-up with personal support to assist them as they return to duty, or to civilian life. Additional information on the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program can be obtained by calling 1-800-833-6622.

Fort Benning Home Page - official U.S. Army web site for Fort Benning, Georgia.

Martin Army Community Hospital - This is an official U.S. Army web site which provides information concerning Martin Army Community Hospital and regional medical treatment facilities to military beneficiaries.

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) - The ACAP serves transitioning Soldiers, veterans, retirees, and their family members. Services include a wide range of transition and job assistance activities. ACAP is also dedicated to serving Soldiers, retirees, and veterans with severe service-connected disabilities.

The Army AW2 Soldier Connection - Web site provides employers and disabled Soldiers the ability to connect. Participating employers make employment opportunities available and provide a AW2 point of contact, who can provide interested Soldiers with more information about employment opportunities for disabled veterans. Contact ACAP at (571) 226-5043.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - The VA’s goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. The VA’s department employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Contact VA at 1-800-827-1000.

My Army Benefits - A U.S. Army website that has information about Army benefits for all Army components.

Veterans Airlift Command - The Veterans Airlift Command arranges air transportation for veterans and their Families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a nationwide network of volunteer pilots and their aircraft. Information is also available by calling (952) 582-2911.

  Military Homefront - Resources for relocating and installation specific information. Click on “Locate Services and Installations”

Official U.S. Army Website

DefenseLINK is the official web site for the Department of Defense and the starting point for finding U.S. military information online.

Army Families On-line provides accurate information, useful resources and helpful referral services to those with issues or concerns about Army Life.

Tricare website for information, resources and benefit information.

 MilSpouse is your resource library for military spouse employment, education, and relocation information.