welcome teammate . You're about to join
a highly professional workforce in one
of the department defenses . Most
interesting assignments . Miami is
known as the Gateway to the Americas .
The Magic City is the hub for commerce
and travel throughout this region . It
has a diverse , energetic population
and opportunities for personal growth
that few cities in the world can match .
1997 . Miami became the home of U S
Southern Command , a four star joint
Combatant Command with a mission
covering 1/6 of the Earth's surface .
Headquarters are south . Com is here in
Darryl , on the western edge of Miami .
More than 1200 military and civilian
personnel representing all of the
military services and several other
federal agencies work here on a 55 acre
campus on North West 33rd Street , the
organization that takes care of these
people , U . S . Army Garrison Miami In
this video , we're going to show you
the services and team that we have in
place to make your tour in South
Florida a great experience . The
garrison has a small and dedicated
workforce with over 300 years of
management and customer service
experience . We provide quality
installation support services ,
infrastructure and force protection to
all our tenant units , their service
members , families and civilians , all
in support of the combatant commands .
Mission readiness . Our base of
operations was built recently . Opening
in 2010 . On the outer edges are too
water retention ponds surrounding more
than 600,000 square feet of office
space . This includes South Com and
Marine Corps Forces South Headquarters
here . The Conference Center of the
Americas , a world class meeting
facility . A male and distribution
center . Warehousing Space Army and Air
Force Exchange Shop it and Food Court .
In the Garrison building , you'll find
a fitness center , health clinic , a
child development center and numerous
customer service offices . The first
building your own encounter is the
visitor's center at Gate number two .
Here you will meet face to face with
your sponsor and begin your in
processing . A list of your required
documents is on the Newcomers site .
Here is the garrison building , where
the South Com Badging office is located .
Just inside the front door here and in
the courtyard , you may use cell phones
and other electronic devices , which
are not allowed in the headquarters
building as we move down the hall . We
pass the entrance to the clinic , which
serves active duty service members ,
their adult family members and Tricare
eligible retirees . There's also a
language classroom and into the
customer service center where ID cards
are issued and deers changes are
processed . Promotion board and command
photos are taken , official passport
and visa applications are processed ,
and household goods shipment and
transportation requests are fulfilled .
Also on the first floor are the Housing
Office , which assists all assigned
personnel , and the military personnel
office for incoming army personnel .
Military personnel in processing for
other services is in the South Com
headquarters Building . Contact
information is on the newcomers website .
The fitness center , with state of the
art , indoor and outdoor facilities ,
provides an array of high quality ,
customer driven fitness , health and
recreational programs at no or minimal
cost . The 1/12 mile upper track is
adjacent to a yoga room , functional
fitness room , abdominal room and a
fully equipped weight room with cardio
and strength training equipment .
Certified trainers provide free
personalized fitness programs ,
including Zumba , yoga , spin and
functional fitness classes . Downstairs
are two basketball courts which convert
two volleyball courts , two racquetball
courts , a training classroom and
locker rooms with all the typical
amenities , including a sauna . The
outdoor facility adds 10,000 square
feet with cardio machines , strength
training equipment and a rubberized
track . Safety and cleanliness is a top
priority for our staff , are highly
rated . Child Development Center
provides full time and hourly care for
infant , toddler . Preschool and school
age Children are trained . Child and
youth professionals ensure all Children
receive the proper nurturing respect
and social interaction skills that will
allow them to be developmentally
successful . The facility and staff are
accredited through the National
Association for the Education of Young
Children on an annual basis . If you
are interested in our services , the
first step is to visit military
childcare , calm and place your child
on the wait list . In addition to our
school age center that provides
affordable before and after school care .
We also offer a school liaison officer
who works in conjunction with the local
school districts to address any issues
involving military Children . On the
second floor of the garrison building ,
you will find the Army Community
Services Center , the Legal Services
Office and the Education Center . Do
you want expert financial assistance or
counseling need Army emergency relief ,
victim advocacy , exceptional family
member assistance , Survivor , support
for deceased service members or
information on employment for spouses .
The professionals on our team , our
expert problem solvers . No matter what
color your name tag , Army Community
Services is here to help . Nearby is
the Legal assistance Office . The
garrison attorney can advise you on
most personal legal matters such as
wills , powers of attorney , divorce ,
custody support , consumer affairs ,
taxes and landlord tenant issues . The
Joint Education Services Office is our
last stop on the second floor and
provides adult education counselling ,
coordinates , tuition assistance
requests , military education , program
assistance and many testing services .
In between the Garrison Building and
the South Com headquarters Building is
a courtyard and the eighties facility
where you will find a shop at
Barbershop , assorted vendors and a
food court offering tasty , healthy
items for breakfast and lunch .
Individuals can eat at the numerous
tables in the courtyard area after work .
South Florida has many things to offer
families singles , old and young of
every interest , from South Beach to
Key West Hard Rock Stadium to Marlins
Park , Broward and Miami Dade counties
formed the center of a commuting zone
that is home to over five million
people . Beautiful botanical gardens ,
city and state parks , museums , rivers ,
Intracoastal , waterways , oceans and
the amazing river of grass . The
Everglades are there for you to explore .
Educational opportunities abound here .
Miami Dade is home to one of the
largest colleges in the nation , and
there are more than a dozen four year
universities and technical colleges in
the area to continue your educational
advancement , shopping and
entertainment . Miami is a feast for
the senses from the malls , dedicated
shopping streets , famous restaurants
and markets to the numerous unique
annual events and a world renowned
multicultural nightlife . All make
Miami the place to be day or night .
Miami is also one of only 11 cities in
the United States , with teams in five
major sports leagues . We're looking
forward to your arrival . Please
contact your sponsor and explore the
Newcomers website in preparation for
your adventure serving your country in
South Florida