Vol . 29 No. 13 www.dcmilitary.com/journal/ April 6, 2017 Gold Star Children’s Café 8901 Family Pharmacy Offers Healthy Luncheon Opens Items - Page 6 - Page 7 - Page 14 2 Thursday, April 6, 2017 The Journal Navy Advises Early Preparation For PCS Moves Once an application has been created, signed, their rental and lease agreements until a firm By Suzanna Brugler and the required documents have been uploaded pack-out and pick-up date have been agreed Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support into DPS — documents including official military upon and confirmed with the assigned moving Office of Corporate Communications PCS orders, signed forms DD 1299 and DD 1797, company,” said McGlennon. and any other required specialized documents, To assist with the moving process, the Navy In a message released March 24, Naval Supply such as power of attorney — the move application HHG program is offering webinars to provide Systems Command Global Logistics Support can then be submitted. information on basic PCS entitlements. The (NAVSUP GLS) advised Sailors and family After an application has been submitted, scheduled topics and time of the webinars are members that peak season for household goods Sailors should check the status of their as follows (all times are given in PDT): (HHG) moves will run from May 15 to August application frequently to ensure a moving - First time movers — basic terminology, what 31 this year. company, pack-out date, and pick-up date are can be shipped, responsibilities, etc.: April 11 at During this time, almost 55 percent of all assigned. Sailors should expect to receive an 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; May 9 at 7 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 Department of Defense household goods moves automated email when their HHG shipment p.m.; and June 13 at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the year will be executed. Sailors expecting has been assigned to a moving company. The - Retiree moving information — final move to move during this time should prepare as assigned moving company is required to initiate preparation, storage: April 18 at 7 a.m. and 6 early as possible. contact to arrange a pre-move survey. p.m.; May 16 at 7 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and This year is especially critical due to the “It is important that our Sailors contact their June 20 at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. continuing resolution (CR) for fiscal year 2017, local personal property or HHG counseling - Overseas information restrictions — for which results in permanent change of station office if they have not received notification two overseas locations, storage: April 19 at 7 a.m. (PCS) orders being issued later than normal. weeks prior to their requested first pack date,” and 6 p.m.; May 17 at 7 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; “Early initiative and flexibility are key for said McGlennon. and June 21 at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. a successful household goods move during The average lead time for Navy personal - Personnel separating from the Navy — the summer peak season,” said Deborah property offices to process move applications information on final move entitlements: April McGlennon, NAVSUP GLS Household Goods during peak season increases to four weeks 25 at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; May 23 at 7 a.m., 2 p.m. program manager. “The sooner you submit your from the average two weeks outside of peak and 6 p.m.; and June 27 at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. application, orders and all the required signed season. Therefore, Sailors may be asked to be - Personally procured moves (PPM) — how documents, the more control you will have over flexible and adjust their requested pick-up date to conduct a PPM, weight tickets, advance of your move.” or conduct a personally procured move (PPM) if funds, etc.: April 27 at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; May To alleviate some stress, the Navy HHG office a moving company is not available. 25 at 7 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and June 29 at 7 recommends that Sailors start their move Sailors may also designate a releasing agent, a.m. and 2 p.m. application process in advance of receiving such as a spouse or family member, if they are There are two steps to attend a webinar, as their PCS orders. While Sailors can start the not available at the time of the move. Releasing follows: application online as soon as possible, they agents act on the service member’s behalf, 1) To hear the webinar, dial into the conference cannot ‘submit’ the application forward until should be available for both the pack-out and line at 866-914-8369, participant code 6183853# they have received official PCS orders. Ideally, pick-up appointments, and will be required to 2) To see the presentation, use the following Sailors will have the online application almost sign the required moving documents. directions depending on what device is being complete and be ready to review and submit Sailors do not need legal assistance to used: immediately upon receiving PCS orders. designate a releasing agent. A note signed by - For a cell phone or tablet, download the To start the process, Sailors and family the moving service member stating the name, GoToMeeting application. Once GoToMeeting is members are advised to go to http://www. phone number and email of the releasing agent installed on the device, find the session with the navsup.navy.mil/household to review various is sufficient for designation. identification number 166349037. “how-to” guides for using the Defense Personal Sailors are also advised they should not - For a computer, go to: www.gotomeeting. Property System (DPS) and basic entitlement submit notice to vacate their residence prior to com/meeting/join-meeting and enter session information. discussing moving dates with their local HHG identification number 166349037. If using a Sailors should then go to the http://www.move. office and, if possible, prior to their shipment government computer on the NMCI network, mil, obtain a login and password for DPS, and being accepted by a moving company. the recommended web browsers are Chrome or start their application. “It is important our Sailors avoid terminating Firefox. 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WRNMMC provides medical support to special security events throughout the National Capital Region, which include but are not limited to presidential inaugurations and inaugural events, State of the Union addresses, Memorial Day events at Arlington National Cemetery, state funerals and any other events that have a large government presence with expected high-risk security concerns. Beyond The Walls: Walter Reed Bethesda Supports National Special Security Events “It went pretty smoothly,” said Army Lt. Col. regardless; but to be out there doing events, to be By Megan Garcia (Dr.) David Eigner, a pediatric doctor and the able to say you are a part of history, I feel like I’m WRNMMC Public Affairs NSSE medical director of WRB. “There was a lot of really giving back,” Navarijo said.