Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)

The Relocation Assistance Program offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) workshops, monthly welcome aboard orientations, Washington D.C. tours, and overseas briefs. Welcome aboard packages may be requested as well as information on housing, on the Set-Aside Program, and about military bases worldwide. We help make your move a smooth one! Inbound to Henderson Hall? Watch the Welcome Aboard video here.

\December 2009

 
Welcome Aboard Orientation – 2010 Schedule

  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8
  • July 13
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9
  • December 14
Links

  • Military Homefront
    MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!


  • Plan My Move
    Military life involves moving - there is no way around it. That's why MilitaryHOMEFRONT has introduced Plan My Move, a powerful new set of tools to help you and your family make your next move a smooth one.

  • Military Installations
    With information on over 250 military installations and communities worldwide, MilitaryINSTALLATIONS has what you're looking for. MilitaryINSTALLATIONS provides complete directories, locations of installation programs and services, maps and directions.


  • Military One Source
    Working together, Military OneSource and Marine Corps Community Services provide support to Marines and their families throughout the world. They can help you in child care, money matters, free tax services, emotional support, and community resources just to name a few.
 
Public Transportation Links

District of Columbia
Annual inspection and registration: (202) 727-5000.

Maryland
Automobiles must pass inspection at any authorized service station. Vehicle registration is at any Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration office. Driver’s License information: (301)729-4550. County stickers are not required in Maryland.

Virginia
Annual inspection is at any authorized station. Registration is through Division of Motor Vehicles (703)761-4655. Driver’s License information: (703)761-4655.
County/Municipality Registration: Various Virginia jurisdictions require registration for residents. Stickers or tags are issued upon payment of county/city property taxes. Military residents of these areas who do not claim official residency are exempt from personal property tax. However, you must obtain a valid sticker or tag for a nominal fee. 

 
Temporary Lodging in VA, DC, and MD Links

Maryland

Andrews Air Force Base
The Gateway Inn
301-981-4614
DSN: 858-4614

National Naval Medical Center
Navy Lodge
Bethesda, Maryland
301-654-1795

Virginia

Fort Belvior
703-805-2333
DSN: 655-2005

Marine Corps Base Quantico
BOQ/BEQ, Liversedge Hall
703-784-2148
DSN: 278-2148
Rates: 18.00-33.00 
The Crossroads Inn
703-630-4444
800-965-9511

Fort Myer (standard rooms)
703-696-3576/3577

Fort Myer DVQs
Arrangements made through the Army Protocol Office
703-697-7051/0692
Lodging Phone
703-696-3576/3577

Washington, DC

Bellevue Navy Housing/Navy Lodge
District of Columbia
800-628-9466
202-563-6950

Bolling Air Force Base
District of Columbia
202-767-5316
DSN: 297-5316

 
Education Information for VA, DC, and MD Links

Virginia Schools

Arlington County Public Schools
(703) 228-6000

Alexandria County Public Schools
(703) 824-6600

Fairfax County Public Schools
(703) 246-2991

Loudoun County Public Schools
(703) 771-6440

Prince William County Public Schools
(703) 791-7200

Stafford County Public Schools
(540) 659-5000

Maryland Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools
(301) 279-3391

Prince Georges County Public Schools
(301) 952-6008

Charles County Public Schools
(301) 870-3814

Washington, DC Schools

Washington, DC Public Schools
(202) 724-4201

Home Schooling
(540) 338-5600

 
Housing Information

Marines and their families who are stationed in the National Capital Region have a variety of housing options.  Government quarters are available on Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Bases throughout the area.  Be sure to ask the relocation manager about the military set aside program.  This program provides affordable housing with no deposit, no application fee, no credit check, and no income requirement.  For more information, please call 703-614-7202.  DSN 224-7202.

Housing Referral Offices

Anacostia Housing Office
202-433-2029 
DSN 325-1187

Quantico Housing Office
703-784-2211
DSN 278-2211

Ft Belvior Housing Office
888-886-4394
703-454-9700

Wheaton Housing Office
301-649-9700

Bethesda Housing
301-295-1138
301-295-0798
DSN 295-1138

Fort Meade Housing
410-305-1258

Walter Reed Housing
202-782-3153
202-782-3454
DSN 662-3153

Andrews AFB Housing
301-981-5516
DSN 858-5516

Housing Referral Offices
Bolling AFB Housing
(202) 562-2631
(202) 404-1839 DSN: 754

 
Other Important Links

 
 
Location
Modular building
next to Supply
 
Phone
703-614-7202
DSN 224-7202
.
Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 
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