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Air Force 101: Handbook for Air Force Spouses (developed by Hill AFB)

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Here are some key tips and information for those that are new to the
military life and new to Pope AFB.
 
New Spouses
 
--Obtain your military ID card and enroll in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) at MPF (Military Personnel Flight).  Make sure you bring your CERTIFIED marriage certificate with you, a picture ID, and social security card.  If children are involved, then you will need to bring in their CERTIFIED birth certificate, social security card, and any court documents (divorce decrees, custody papers, adoption decrees).
 
--Enroll in Tri-Care for Health and Dental Insurance by visiting Womack Army Medical Center on Ft. Bragg or the Tri-Care satellite office on Pope AFB
 
--Establish new medical records at the base Military Treatment Facility
 
--Don't forget to get a decal for your vehicle!!  That + your ID card gives you access to base and its services!
 
--Attend the Heart Link Program-an orientation offered once per quarter to new spouses! 
Call the Family Support Center to register 394-2538.
 
NOTE: Active Duty spouses should update DD Form 93 (Record Emergency Data), change name (if applicable), update MILPDS, change BAS/BAH entitlements, indicate beneficiary on SGLI, complete AF Form 357 (Family Care Plan, if applicable), update wills/power of attorney.

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Spouses New to Pope
 
--Contact Housing for On and Off-Base Housing Assistance.  This ensures that you do not do business with an owner/agent who has been placed on a Restricitive Sanction List.
 
--Visit the Airman and Family Readiness Center and Family Services for relocation information and/or Loan Closet use until your goods arrive.
 
--Contact Tri-Care to switch Regions!
 
--Attend the Welcome Spouse Seminar at the Pope Club on the 1st or 3rd Thursday of each month.  Call 394-2538 to sign up.  (This seminar is offered in conjunction with your sponsor's Newcomer's Orientation.)
 
--Interested in making new friends here?  Then, you can become a part of the Pope Enlisted Spouses' Association (PESA) or the Pope Officers' Spouses' Club (OSC)! 
Contact us or the Family Support Center for more information!
 
--Looking for a Babysitter?  Contact the Red Cross 396-1231 or Youth Center 394-1046 for a list of those who have been Red Cross certified. 
 
REMEMBER: You receive 20 hours of FREE child care (per child) for PCS.  Call 394-2538 for more information (a copy of the PCS orders will be needed).

WELCOME TO POPE AFB, NC!

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