Army Community Service

201 Custer Road, Building 201
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211
(703) 696-3510 DSN: 426-3510

Army Community Service (ACS) welcomes you to the Fort Myer Military Community (FMMC). This community is a unique assignment, which is challenging and very rewarding. The garrison command includes Fort Myer, Virginia and the Fort Lesley J. McNair, District of Columbia. This is the largest and most diverse company in the U.S. Army. In addition, it is the home of the oldest infantry unit, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) and the Fife and Drum Corps, which is the only unit of musicians of its kind in the armed forces.

The Directorate of Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) has several programs to support you. Army Community Service (ACS) provides valuable Soldier and Family support services to ease your transition to the FMMC and the National Capital Region. The Start Right Newcomers Orientation is the official welcome brief held every Thursday, 0800-1600, sponsored by the Human Resource Division. This orientation will familiarize you with in-processing requirements as well as our local community. Please visit the ACS Relocation Program web link at http://www.fmmc.army.mil/sites/newcomers/relocation.asp and request a sponsor to assist you with arrival and in-processing.

Army Community Service is constantly looking for volunteers to help us provide our valuable services to the community. Please don't hesitate to stop by and let ACS assist you, or come donate your time as an ACS volunteer. ACS is located at Bldg 201, Custer Road, Fort Myer, Virginia. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office telephone number is (703) 696-3510 / DSN 426-3510 or 1-800 477-9571.

Program Manager: Robin Cordovez, (703) 696-3510. AFAP is a grassroots level forum for Soldiers, civilians, retirees and Family members to identify issues that affect quality of life and propose solutions that build self-reliance. The AFAP process further unites the FMMC community and keeps all levels of the chain of command informed. Delegates from units on post and installation Families represent America's Army Family by identifying, developing, and prioritizing unit/community/ installation quality of life issues. The AFAP office is located in Bldg. 201 Custer Road, Fort Myer.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Program Manager: Robin Cordovez, (703) 696-3510. AFTB is a program to help improve overall military readiness by improving personal and Family preparedness. This is accomplished through training classes which help people adapt to change and become more self-reliant. The program is divided into three levels: Level I is designed for spouses who are new to the military; Level II is designed for spouses who are involved in the unit and community, but want to learn more for personal growth as well as group dynamics; Level III is designed for spouses desiring advanced leadership skills. AFTB is located in Bldg 201 Custer Road, Fort Myer.

Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) Program Manager: Robin Cordovez , (703) 696-3510. The Army Volunteer Corps provides support for all volunteer activities on the installation. Want to volunteer? Call Mrs. Cordovez.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Program Manager: Trina Reliford, (703) 696-3510. AER is a private non-profit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to military personnel (active and retired) and their Families in times of distress. AER exists primarily for helping the Army take care of its own. Examples for which AER funds can be authorized: Non-receipt of pay and/or allotments to prevent privation; loss of pay or other personal funds; emergency medical, dental and hospital expenses; funeral expenses for dependents; initial rent or to prevent eviction; emergency leave travel funds.

AER provides Interest-free loans, grants or a combination loan/grant in the following categories:

Mobilization, Deployment & Family Readiness Program Program Manager: Byron Wilkinson, (703) 696-3510. Mobilization and Deployment provides Soldiers and emergency-essential civilians, their Families, Family Readiness Group Leaders, Commanders and Rear Detachment Commanders, First Sergeants, and activated Guard and Reserve Component (RC) forces the necessary training and resources to ensure mission readiness. Included are the tools for training and preparing for Stability and Support Operations (includes mass casualties, evacuation and natural disasters) and all phases of the Deployment Cycle: Pre-Deployment, Deployment and Post-Deployment. See more details

Employment Readiness Program (ERP): (703) 696-3510. The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) is designed to provide a full range of employment services that contribute to the overall morale and welfare of Soldiers, Family members and federal civilian employees. ERP maximizes opportunities for initial and continued employment in both the public and private sectors. As an employment resource office, ERP provides job leads, career planning and counseling, and assistance in completing Federal employment applications, and resumes.

Program Manager: Dannielle Semilla, (703) 696-3512. The Family Advocacy Program provides services to Soldiers and their Family members in the prevention of domestic violence and child abuse through community awareness campaigns, life skill education classes, professional education, and troop and commander briefings. FAP is divided into two areas: the enrichment program and support services, located at ACS, (703) 696-3512 and intervention services (counseling), located at the Andrew Rader Clinic, Fort Myer (703) 696-3456. The following programs are offered:

All enrichment classes have a minimum number of participants required to conduct the class; therefore, pre-registration is required for all classes no later than three business days prior to the class date.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Program Manager: Marcia O’Connor, (703) 696-3510. The Exceptional Family Member Program ensures that service members receive the information and assistance needed to support Family members with disabilities in specialized programs and to pinpoint areas where resources can meet their needs. EFMP offers an extensive listing of national, regional, and local resources, support groups, and parent advocacy centers. Clients can receive information about various subjects, including but not limited to, EFMP enrollment, respite care, resources, advocacy, special education, early intervention services, federal and local laws, and educational materials.

Families with exceptional members will be informed of their rights and responsibilities under local and federal laws and of the type of community services available to meet their needs. The areas covered are: EFMP Enrollment * Special Education * Respite Care* IEP Assistance * Child Find * Summer Enrichment Programs

Financial Readiness Program (FRP) Leonard Toyer, (703) 696-3510. Financial Readiness helps you manage your budget through classes and individual counseling and provide consumer affairs assistance.

Information and Referral (I&R) (703) 696-3510. Information and Referral maintains an integrated resource file of sources of service to which personnel may be referred. Referral procedures are used when it is not possible to provide immediate direct assistance. Follow-up procedures are provided to ensure that needs have been met.

Relocation Readiness Program
Take Charge of your Move

The ACS Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) helps ease the relocation process by providing resources and information to minimize stress and anxiety associated with moving. Relocation Readiness aims to make the right connections for services to support a positive transition; before the move, during the move and after the move.

Information about military installations worldwide can be found through the Department of Defense web site, Military HOMEFRONT. Plan My Move provides a personalized checklist for organizing PCS move details to make the transition easier.

The Fort Myer Military Community RRP can provide personalized relocation assistance to incoming military and civilian personnel. The RRP also helps to reduce the stress of moving by offering additional services, such as the Lending Closet, welcome packets, services to Waiting Families of deployed Soldiers and multicultural services designed to assist foreign-born spouses of military personnel. You can reach the office by calling 1-800-477-9571 or DSN 426-0026 or e-mail fmmcacsrelocation@conus.army.mil.

Services provided by the Fort Myer

Relocation Readiness Program:

Lending Closet: Assistance is available for Families PCSing to or from the Fort Myer Military Community in the form of basic household items such as: pots and pans, dishes, car seats, high chairs, sleeping mats, etc. Items can be loaned for a designated period of time while Families wait for the shipment of their household goods.

Welcome Packets: Information about the installation and surrounding areas is provided to help familiarize personnel with their new assignment. Please ask your sponsor to forward a welcome packet or e-mail us for an electronic packet.

Start Right: The Start Right Newcomers Briefing is a one day in-processing briefing that is designed to assist you as you PCS to the National Capital Region. For more information, please call 703-696-0296/0172/0156.

Sponsorship: ACS provides unit and individual sponsorship training quarterly and upon request. Incoming Soldiers requesting a sponsor should contact their gaining unit.

Multicultural Family Services: Army Community Service offers programs and resources that are exclusively designed for foreign-born spouses of military service members, based on specific needs. Programs may include:

1) English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes are offered throughout the local community. Contact the ACS office for current class schedules. You can also improve your skills at http://www.march2success.com/. Created by the U.S. Army, this free, online resource includes self-paced courses such as Comprehensive English. All of the site tools are easy to use and available to anyone over age 13. Simply go to the website, click the student key, and register at the bottom of the student page. Once logged on, go to Standardized Test Preparation and then go to the Language Arts Section.

2) A Foreign-Born Spouses Group, an interactive group focusing on everyday life in the United States and a chance to share your culture with others.

3) Citizenship and Naturalization assistance. Citizenship information classes are offered to Soldiers and Family members who are preparing to become U.S. Citizens. For more information about Citizenship, contact ACS or go to http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS): Survivor Outreach Services provides enhanced services to families of the fallen. SOS is a holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering support to survivors by providing services at the garrisons and communities closest to where families live.

Support Coordinator Kathryn Sluck (703) 696-8846

Financial Counselor, Jinsook Lim (703) 696-8847

Phone Numbers
Army Community Service Volunteers: (703) 696-3510
Army Family Action Plan: (703) 696-0168
Army Family Team Building: (703) 696-0168
Army Emergency Relief: (703) 696-8435

After Hours 24/7: (877) 272-7337
Deployment/Mobilization: (703) 696-1229
Employment Readiness: (703) 696-3510
Exceptional Family Member: (703) 696-8467
Family Advocacy: (703) 696-3512
Financial Readiness: (703) 696-0163
Information and Referral: (703) 696-2178
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator: (703) 696-0168
Outreach Coordinator: (703) 696-3510
Relocation Readiness Program: (703) 696-0516

After Hours 24/7: (703) 919-1611
Victim Advocacy Program: (703) 696-6611/6368
Survival Outreach Services: (703) 696-8846/8847