Military orders direct that all incoming active duty personnel, regardless of marital/family status, report to the Housing Office before making any off-base housing commitments. All personnel reporting for duty at MCLB Albany must check-in with the Housing Referral Service Office, whether or not assistance is requested. Military personnel who are not eligible for family housing may obtain assistance in locating off-base housing through the Housing Referral Service Office. The program is designed to assist active duty personnel, civilian employees and military retirees in locating suitable, non-discriminatory housing in the community.