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Army
Relocation Readiness Program
Army Community Service
Davis Street
Bldg. 225
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
COMM phone number for Fort Buchanan Relocation Readiness Program
787-707-3682
DSN phone number for Fort Buchanan Relocation Readiness Program
312-740-3682
FAX phone number for Fort Buchanan Relocation Readiness Program
787-707-3244
DSNFAX phone number for Fort Buchanan Relocation Readiness Program
312-740-3244
EMAILEmail: https://apps.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=AMS:5:0::::P5_APP_NAME,P5_MSG_TYPE,P5_EID:MilitaryINSTALLATIONS,Installation Address,121500
WEBSITEWebsite: home.army.mil/buchanan/index.php
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sat & Sun – Closed Holidays – Closed
MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+Army+Community+Service,+Davis+Street,+Bldg%2E+225,+Fort+Buchanan+PR+00934

Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.

Relocation Assistance Overview

Service providers are available with support both before and after a PCS move. Learn more about how to put the military’s relocation assistance program to work for you. See below for an overview of Military and Family Support Center Relocation Assistance services. Services vary by installation, so check the “Other” section below to see what other services are available at your location.

Programs and Services

Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:

PCS planning: Most relocation assistance programs offer consultations to help you with the moving process. If this your first military move, your first time moving overseas or you have challenging or complex circumstances contact your installation Relocation Assistance Program as soon as possible for support.
Plan My Move: An online Defense Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
Military OneSource: A website and call center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics and download this fact sheet 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property log in details, visit Moving Your Personal Property.
Workshops and briefings: Workshops vary by location. You may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets and more.
Predeparture briefings: These sessions provide essential information about your move and may be required for some populations.
Special needs: If you have a child or family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, contact your installation EFMP-Family Support office to assist you.
Settling-in services: Look for welcome programs or local area tours that may offered. Overseas services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness activities.
Foreign-born spouse support: Assistance includes information and referral to resources such as immigration and naturalization.
Emergency assistance: Sometime emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance, as well as information and referrals.
Authorized housing flexibility options: Eligible service members with PCS orders may be entitled to flexibilities such as extended stays in government housing and early housing eligibility. Contact your military personnel office for more information.
Spouse licensure reimbursement: Your service branch may reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for relicensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. See this Military OneSource article Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.

Other

The Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) assists military and Army civilian employees and their families prior to, during, and after a PCS move. Newcomers receive a welcome packet and an orientation on the services and resources available on-post. Upon arrival, please make Army Community Service (ACS) one of your first stops at Fort Buchanan and let us become connected to you and your family; and on the first business day at your new duty station, you should contact ACS for important information about Ft Buchanan and about the many programs that we have to offer.

One important service we have is the Lending Closet, designed to help relocating military personnel with basic household items available for temporary loan. As part of our newcomer's welcome and cultural awareness training, we offer a variety of information on local history, shopping, hospitals, maps, etc. The RRP office is located at 225 Davis Street. Office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday; closed on Saturday, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. For directions or for more information call ACS Information and Referral at (787) 707- 3804 or the Relocation Readiness Program at 787 707-3682.

Army Reserves

Information on the Army Reserve as a career.

DoDTAP

Official web site for verification of military service for transitioning service members.

Military Child Education Coalition

Provides information and resources on military education needs.

Military OneSource

Provides access to 24/7 counseling, information and referral for service families.

Military State Policy Source

Seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.

U.S. Army Cadet Command -- Official QOL Web Site

Provides information and links to all Army Cadet Command quality of life issues.

United States Army Recruiting Command Soldier and Family Assistance Programs

Public web site for all Army recruiting command needs.

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