Welcome to San Diego

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Welcome to San Diego!

• Americas Finest City

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Dont know where to turn? Ask FFSC! We save you
time and stress by linking you with key resources.
Enjoy San Diego!
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Cost of Living
Compared to national average, San Diego has
Overall Cost of Living 24-30 Higher Food
Groceries 20 Higher Transportation 24
Higher Utilities (Electricity Gas) 12 Lower
2007 Economic Research Bureau, SD Chamber of
Commerce
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Comparing BAH
Sample of 2008 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Rates
2009 BAH Rates Online after 12/19/08
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Transportation

• Make DMV Appointments Online
• Smog Checks Mandatory for Base Access
• Consider Public Transport
• Transportation Incentive Program

www.dmv.ca.gov
www.sdcommute.com
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Major Installations

• Naval Base San Diego
• Naval Base Point Loma
• Naval Base Coronado
• Naval Medical Center San Diego
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot
• MCAS Miramar
• Camp Pendleton

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Adult Education

• Navy College
• Navy Knowledge Online
• FFSC Career Center
• ROP Program
• NMCRS Interest-Free Loans
• NMFA Scholarships

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Key Resources

• NRSW Fleet Family Support Center (FFSC) San
  Diego
• Military Installations (MI)
• Military One Source
• Morale, Welfare Recreation

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FFSC One Stop ShopFree Confidential!

• Career Center
• Deployment Support
• Relocation Support
• Financial Management
• Murphy Canyon Branch

• Clinical Counseling
• Life Skills Workshops
• Resource Referrals
• Volunteer Options
• Playgroups

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FFSC Career Support

• Career Advancement Accounts
• ADECCO Temporary Employment Partnership
• Finding Federal Employment Support
• Computers, Career Lab
• Job Fairs Job Postings
• Individualized Career Support

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Military Installations
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil

• Main Resource for Info on San Diego Bases
• Open to Everyone
• MapQuest Feature
• Plan My Move Customized Calendar

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www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil Your Gateway to
Military Installations and Plan My Move
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www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil Click on
California to Learn about Our Bases!
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Plan My Move Customize Your Calendar at Plan My
Move!
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Military One Source

• www.militaryonesource.com
• [phone]

• 24/7 Worldwide Referrals Support
• Translate/Interpret 150 Languages
• Community Military Referrals
• Free Community Guides by Zip Code

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Save Gas

• www.fuelcostcalculator.com

• Enter Make, Model, Year
• Enter Starting Ending Cities
• Calculate Trip Cost
• See Maps w/ Regional Average Costs

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Visit MWR Online!
Morale, Welfare Recreation
www.mwrtoday.com

• Golfing
• Fitness Centers
• Sports Rental Center
• Wood Hobby Shop
• Liberty Centers
• Vehicle Self Storage

• Clubs Restaurants
• Tickets Tours
• Free Movie Theaters
• Auto Hobby Shop
• Sailing Lessons
• Marina RV Parks

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Fun in the Sun
Legoland
Sea World
Hotel del Coronado
Gaslamp District
Balboa Park
San Diego Zoo
Wild Animal Park
Old Town
Cabrillo Monument
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