Smooth Move Relocation Workshop - MCLB Barstow

Smooth Move Relocation Workshop - MCLB Barstow

Moving can be stressful, but help is available. Married Marines are encouraged to attend with their spouse 90 days before check-out.

By Marine Corps Family Team Building - MCLB Barstow

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Thursday, May 2 · 9 - 10am PDT

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Marine Corps Family Team Building

Bldg. 126 James L. Day Street, MCLB, Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow, CA 92311

About this event

Moving can be stressful, but help is available.

Smooth Move is a Relocation Workshop for PCS and EAS.

Available in-person or online. Register for details.

More info: 760-577-6675 irr.mclbb@usmc-mccs.org


90 days before your move, Marines and Sailors are required to attend the Smooth Move workshop. Here you will find resources to help during the PCS or separation process. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

Call ahead to request specific information about your next duty station. 760-577-6675

Here are 9 reasons the Smooth Move workshop will be worth your while:

Latest Pandemic Resources

Guidelines can change quick during a pandemic. Attending the PCS workshop will provide you with the latest health guidance for the area you are relocating to.

Household Goods Information

Learn about weight allowances, entitlements, and the costs associated with a Personally Procured Move versus a Government Procured Move.

Travel Allowances, Budget, and Expenses

A Personal Financial Manager has information on travel allowances and what expenses are authorized on your government travel card. They can also help you create a personal and family budget.

Moving with Pets

Whether traveling CONUS or OCONUS, there's plenty to consider regarding your pets. Attending the PCS workshop can provide guidance on checking quarantine requirements for your destination, as well as what documents you might need from your veterinarian.

Children and Youth Resources

The PCS workshop can provide you with important points of contact such as the School Liaison Program (SLP), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and Children and Youth resources at your new installation. Children arriving during the school year might face challenges getting caught up and settled, and your School Liaison can help smooth the way for them.

Spouse Employment Opportunities

Will your spouse be seeking employment or volunteer opportunities at your next installation? Get a head start by connecting with your Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) during the PCS workshop.

Personalized PCS Information

Do you know what local services are available at your gaining installation or if it has a Lending Locker with items you can borrow till your household goods arrive? The PCS workshop will help by providing you personalized PCS information for your next destination.

PCS Sponsor

Did you know that it is mandatory for service members to be assigned a sponsor? A sponsor during a PCS move can help ease many stressors and fears for military families. The PCS workshop can connect you with this program to assist you and your family before, during, and after you arrive at your new installation.

Online Relocation Resources

It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the many valuable online resources to assist a PCS move. The PCS workshop can connect you with online resources like Plan My Move and DoD’s Military Installation pages.

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More info: 760-577-6675 irr.mclbb@usmc-mccs.org


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L.I.N.K.S. Training provides information on available resources and methods for meeting many of the challenges that come with the military lifestyle. L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses is a peer mentoring program that engages spouses through volunteerism.

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LifeSkills Training & Education offers many workshops like Basic Stress Management, Four Lenses Temperament Discovery, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families, and The 5 Love Languages, just to name a few. Make sure to schedule in a Date Night to bring you and your loved one closer through fun and interactive events! Check out the schedule for currently scheduled events. Every workshop offers an open and highly interactive atmosphere emphasizing relationship building, communication skills, team leadership, and personal growth.

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