Navy Establishes ‘Task Force Navy Family’

In order to assist in hurricane relief efforts along the Gulf Coast, the Navy has established a support system called “Task Force Navy Family” (TFNF). Its mission is to coordinate and augment full-spectrum community service operations in order to provide a rapid and coordinated return to a stable environment for affected Navy family members. TFNF is supporting and complementing existing processes, said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen. He added that the new task force will provide a “Full-Spectrum Community Service Operation,” which includes full accounting, pay and benefits of affected Navy family members; availability of temporary and, eventually, permanent housing; getting children back into school; and access to health care, counseling services and child care. Navy family members who need additional information or assistance should call the Navy Personnel Command’s Emergency Coordination Center at (877) 414-5358, or visit www.navy.mil.