Relocation Assistance

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 War Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
• Military OneSource: A website and contact center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property login 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 be 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: Sometimes 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.

Congratulations on your assignment to Spangdahlem AB! To help you prepare with your move and to answer a few questions, view the Virtual Pre-Arrival Presentations found on the Newcomers' Page of the Official Spangdahlem AB website.

Please ensure you sign up for the mandatory 2‑Day Newcomers’ Orientation. This orientation includes several required briefings and appointments for all inbound personnel, and attendance is mandatory. Dress code for attendees is uniform of the day for Active‑Duty Service Members, and Business Casual for Civilians and Contractors. Family members are welcome and highly encouraged to attend. Be sure to speak with your sponsor or CSS for upcoming orientation dates and sign‑up information.

Installation Specific Information

Every member should have a Sponsors assigned as you prepare for your PCS. If you are within 90 days of departure and have not been contacted, call your local Military Personnel Flight or the M&FRC to request assistance with your sponsor assignment. You will need to provide your name, rank, gaining unit and “report no later than” date.

Visit Plan My Move through Military OneSouce, which is an excellent tool that creates a customized checklist for your relocation, outlining the tasks you need to complete and how to complete them. Get ahead of your out‑processing by building your personalized checklist to stay organized throughout your move.