Military Sponsorship

No matter how many times you’ve moved or how much research you’ve done, the first days on a new installation are bound to be an adventure. That’s where military sponsorship comes in, offering something no briefing memo can — a friendly face and a wealth of personal experience.

Sponsors are assigned through your unit but if you need assistance, or haven’t been assigned a sponsor, contact your installation Military and Family Support Center for assistance.

Sponsorship can help service members and their families settle in quicker at their new installation.

Use the links below to learn more about sponsorship benefits.

• Contact your Military and Family Support Center.
• View the Sponsorship and You: Sponsorship Awareness course available on MilLife Learning.

Here’s what you generally can expect from your sponsor:

• You’ll typically be paired with a sponsor who is similar in rank and family status. If you’re the parent of a toddler, for example, it helps to be paired with a fellow parent who will know the places for your little one to burn off energy.
• You will work with your sponsor throughout the moving process. Requirements for sponsors vary by service.
• Once you arrive, your sponsor may want to meet with you and your family to show you around or help you through in-processing.

Here are some tips for making the most of the sponsorship program:

• Reach out to your assigned sponsor for resources. Feel free to start the conversation if you have questions or concerns.
• Help your sponsor get to know you and your family. Sharing the names and ages of your children or talking about your housing and child care needs can get the conversation started. And don’t forget to share your arrival date and travel plans — your sponsor may offer to meet you at the airport.
• If you choose, sharing more personal information such as a family member’s medical situation or special needs allows your sponsor to connect you with resources and information more effectively.
• MilitaryINSTALLATIONS is a great place to get a feel for your new duty station, and from there, your sponsor can fill in the details.
  • Visit MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
  • Learn more about MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
• Finally, if you’re moving overseas, a sponsor’s experience in the host country can be particularly invaluable. Your sponsor can help you navigate the culture, language, driving rules, currency exchange, climate and much more.

Learn more about how having a sponsor can help with your military move or how to become a sponsor to others through MilLife Learning.