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BPC, 379th EFSS prepare for influx of sergeants

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  • By Senior Airman Spencer Gallien
  • 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
Southwest Asia --  The plan to move E-5s and E-6s out of Coalition Compound and into Blatchford-Preston Complex was shared with affected dorm members Monday, during the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron's first of seven town hall meetings in BPC dormitory A-8.

The upcoming project is in response to the growing number of servicemembers deployed and permanently stationed at this Southwest Asia location. Dormitory A-8 will be the first dorm slotted for E-5s and E-6s to begin doubling up in rooms. Selected rooms in each dorm are best suited to house multiple personnel and will only house E-5s and E-6s.

Eventually, all but two of the dorms will have designated areas for E-5s and E-6s to move into. The process will begin here in A-8, as it has the largest number of E-5s and E-6s in residence. The Process will be evaluated afterwards to ensure the move is as smooth a transition as possible, said Maj. Ernie Mata, 379th EFSS deputy commander, as he addressed the crowd of dorm-residents.

Currently, there are about 525 people on the waiting list to move into BPC, and this fix should help those on the list move out of CC quicker.

The 379th EFSS has 60 rooms designated for mid-level, non-commissioned officers in each dorm affected. The remaining rooms will be housed with E-7s and above.

The move will take place in four phases. Phase one involves moving the first wave of E-5s and E-6s into already occupied rooms. The second phase includes relocating any senior NCOs or officers from rooms to be converted into double rooms. The third phase will involve moving remaining E-5s and E-6s into the newly converted rooms. The final phase will move those E-5s and E-6s on the waiting list from CC into BPC.

The first phase will take place Monday and Tuesday, however, the 379th EFSS began renovations in the selected areas Jan. 5.

Airmen currently on the BPC waiting list may opt to stay in their CC dorm by contacting the lodging office.

"I ask that everyone remain patient during this transition," said Major Mata. "This is the right thing to do to improve the quality of life for our Airmen, and more importantly, to meet the growing mission in Southwest Asia, within our existing footprint. We thank you for your cooperation."

For more information about dormitory changes, call the BPC lodging manager at 437-0025.