They can make arrangements to meet newcomers at the arrival point. The intent is for the sponsor to build on what is not available to the newcomer through the relocation program. ACS also administers the Exceptional Family Member Program and the Family Member Employment Assistance Program, making it almost a one-stop shop for useful and important information for relocating employees. But other information sources should be considered. Most installations publish a post guide, usually available through the installation's public affairs office.
Many guides are an invaluable resource for information about the post and the surrounding area.
Most guides include a post phone directory, making them useful long after the move has been completed. Many stateside city newspapers offer Sunday-only subscriptions, an economical way to get a good feel for an area. The Sunday papers usually have the largest help-wanted section, a travel section, an entertainment section and a healthy dose of local news. A local newspaper is one of the best sources for learning what goes on beyond the installation's boundaries. The Army Times also publishes a yearly guide to Army installations worldwide.