PCS Relocation Guide2010 Relocation CalendarBecome a sponsor for inbound Soldiers and familiesAre you a Soldier who wants to mentor and assist inbound Soldiers and their families who are new to Fort Bliss? Can you show them the ropes and get them acquainted with the post? Sponsorship training is available beginning at 6 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month. Trainings take place in the Army Community Service ballroom, and are scheduled for:
Additional trainings can be requested by individual units. For questions or to set up unit trainings, please call Joe Hess at 568-1132 or e-mail joseph.hess1@us.army.mil. Immigration application training for S1 personnelFrom 8-11 a.m. Friday, February 26, Fort Bliss Army Community Service will host a training session on the requirements for service member naturalization and the completion of the application packet. This training session will be conducted by the El Paso Field Office, Military Liaison Team, USCIS, and will cover all aspects of the naturalization requirements; how to correctly complete the application packet to prevent errors; and information on how to expedite these applications. The regulation that covers Personnel Services Delivery Redesigned (PSDR) states that the S1 section of all FORSCOM units is now responsible for the completion of these naturalization applications. This is not an information class for applicants - this is a class for the completion of the application packet. An information class for applicants will be given on the same day at ACS at 2 p.m. Please coordinate with ACS to register for these classes at 568-1132. PEP: People Encouraging PeopleThis is a three day newcomer’s orientation geared towards spouses. The first day is an informational class room day with lunch at the DFAC. The second day is a tour of Fort Bliss, Biggs Army Airfield, WBAMC, and a tour throughout El Paso with shopping downtown. The third day is a trip to Mesilla, N.M. Classes are scheduled for March 2-4, April 6-8 and May 4-6. Call ACS at 568-1132 to reserve your seat. Child care will be paid for all who are registered with the CDC. Team Bliss Family Covenant CardThe Team Bliss Family Covenant Card offers special discounts and entitlements to families of Soldiers deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. For more information on Family Covenant Card eligibility, information on how to obtain a card, and a list of everyday discounts provided to cardholders, including discounts for Child, Youth and School Services, visit www.blissmwr.com/familycovenantcard or call Army Community Service at 568-1132. Immigration information open at ACSThe El Paso Field Office of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will open an information office at Fort Bliss Army Community Service, Bldg. 2494, Ricker Road. This office will be open every Wednesday for appointments from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Walk-ins will be addressed based on time available. These appointments may be scheduled only through ACS and are open to service members, family members or any civilian working on Fort Bliss. These appointments are to discuss immigration issues, questions and filing instructions, not to review an application. Applications can not be submitted to this office. USCIS conducts monthly immigration information classes at ACS the last Friday of each month. You may get a class schedule and sign up to attend this class at ACS. Fort Sill Relocation InformationAre you relocating to Fort Sill, Oklahoma? Then visit the "FORT SILL ADA BRIC (BRAC Reception and Integration Cell)" Web site. Here, you will have access to relocation information such as housing, schools, Fort Sill photos, as well as numerous links to Fort Sill and Lawton, OK. Fort Bliss Waiting Spouses and Children GroupIs your spouse an unaccompanied tour for one year or more? Join the Fort Bliss Waiting Spouses and Children Group. We provide resources to help cope with the separation and maintain your long distance relationship. Childcare is reimbursed for all children registered with Child, Youth and School Services. For more information on upcoming meetings, call 568-7088 to register.
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