NOVEMBER 18, 2022 - As we enter the holiday season, many are planning adventures across the globe, whether it be to visit family, see the world, or just catching some much needed rest and relaxation. As a member of the federal government, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) employees are welcome to take foreign travel both for official business as well as for personal reasons; … [Read more...]
DoD Makes Moves Easier for Service Members, Families
OCTOBER 14, 2022 – In an effort to ease the strain that frequent moves can put on the budgets of service members and their families, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed an increase to the dislocation allowance and extension of the temporary lodging expense. The dislocation allowance, a single payment intended to cover costs incurred when relocating a household … [Read more...]
NEXCOM Now Handling Marine Corps Lodging Reservations
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 - Military members looking to stay at a U. S. Marine Corps lodging facility can now call the Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) Department of Defense Reservation Center for reservations for the Inns of the Corps, Bachelor Officer Quarters and Marine Corps Recreational facilities. NEXCOM’s DoD Reservation Center in Jacksonville, Florida, began … [Read more...]
How To Make Family Travels As Comfortable As Possible
AUGUST 24, 2022 - Traveling with your family can be a nightmare sometimes, especially if your children or travel companions are uncomfortable. Somebody who’s uncomfortable and is accompanying you on a long-distance journey is bound to make their discomfort known, which can bring down the mood. If you want to travel with your family, then you need to make sure that they are … [Read more...]
How To DITY Move Like A Pro – A Complete Guide
AUGUST 18, 2022 - If you are transferred from one duty station to another as a serviceman or woman, you might need to move with your belongings or even your family. For many people, such a move is oftentimes not a walk in the park. It can be quite overwhelming, both mentally and physically. It can also throw you off-balance as far as your routines are concerned, making it … [Read more...]