Moving is a natural part of life for service members and their families. The Army Community Service (ACS), Relocation program offers a comprehensive personal and family support system designed to help you and your family make any Personal Change of Station (PCS) move as smoothly as possible. Typically, five phases of relocation are experienced:

Pre-departure:
A travel plan is developed and household goods are prepared for shipment. Additionally, you will be gathering information about the new duty station to include housing options, healthcare, medical resources, and schools.

Transition:
This is the actual departure, travel and arrival at the new installation. You will be packing-out, shipping your goods, locating temporary lodging, arranging for advance benefits and entitlements, and checking out of housing.

Arrival and Orientation:
Upon arrival, the priority is meeting basic physical needs while waiting for your household goods. Additionally, you will locate appropriate healthcare, enroll children in school, and search for a home.

Settling In:
Two to six months post-arrival, you should be familiar with your new environment. Normal activities include settling into your new home, children attending school, and/or spouse searching for employment.

Classes/Workshops

New Spouses Orientation (Meade411)
A workshop designed to welcome newly arriving spouses to the Fort Meade Community.
A slide show of both installation and community activities, guest speakers. Join us and share your experiences at your last duty station.
9:30-10:30 a.m., third Friday of each month at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center.

Welcome to Germany/ Korea Workshop
Welcome to Germany/Korea workshop is designed to explore living overseas and getting acquainted with the culture and customs of Germany/ Korea.
Germany Workshop: 1-2 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
Korea Workshop: 2-3 p.m., third Thursday of each month

I'm Moving Too!
A children's workshop which explores the relocation process for children ages 6-12 who are pcsing out of Fort Meade. A minimum of five per class is required. Parents must register children in advance.
4-5 p.m. of second Thursday of month at installation guest house

Welcome to Metropolitan District of Washington
A workshop designed to introduce military members and their families to the metropolitan area.
9 -10:30 a.m., last Thursday of month

Welcome to USA
A Workshop to introduce foreign born spouses to the customs and day-to-day living in the United States.
10:30 a.m.- noon, last Thursday of month