SPONSORSHIP & WELCOME ABOARD PROGRAM
An integral part of the Family Readiness Program at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC is the support of our Sponsorship and Welcome Aboard Program for Marines and their families who have received orders to this unit.
Once we receive notice that someone is incoming to this unit, they will receive a contact letter, e-mail, or phone call from our Family Readiness Officer. We will partner with the receiving unit to assign a Marine Sponsor for the incoming personnel, if requested. The mission of the FRO and the unit sponsor is to work with incoming Marines and their families to provide information and resources that will ease their transition to the National Capital Region. Please take advantage of these resources, their only purpose is to assist you and your family, and to provide information in a timely manner.
If you have just received word of your upcoming transfer to this area, and have not yet been contacted by anyone, please contact the Family Readiness Officer (FRO):
Family Rediness Officer
Marine Barracks Washington
8th & I Streets, SE
Washington, DC 20390-5000
mbw_family_readiness_office@usmc.mil
Office: 202-433-4881
DSN 288-4881
You or your family members should feel free to contact the FRO at anytime, with any questions that you may have relating to your move. We can be of assistance to you in many areas, just a few of these are:
• Housing Issues, including the Military Set Aside Housing Program
• Temporary lodging
• Local Public and Private School matters
• Financial and Budgetary Planning
• Family Member Employment Program
• Lending Locker/Loan Closet Services
• Marine Corps Community Services Programs
Please feel free to contact us as we want to make your transition as smooth as possible. Here are some links to additional resources that you may find helpful:
Relocation & Housing Information:
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/moving
www.militaryonesource.com
www.realtor.com
www.apartments.com
www.usmc-mccs.org/lodging