They get to the billeting office and try to check in. The first question asked was do they have a reservation? Again, the mother goes off, and the clerk cuts her off and asks of Gen Welser was the one who sent them over. After she affirmed, the clerk said the Gen had called and opened the distinguished visitors (DV) suite for them. The TSgt said that his per diem would not pay the full cost of the DV Suite. The clerk said that Gen Welser had put in the expenses on the wing tab. The Gen also made sure that they got a gift certificate for a free meal for their family for the evening at one of the local restaurants.
The next morning the TSgt, his wife, and two kids go to the Wing Headquarters to meet with Gen Welser. Their greeting by Gen Welser was his standing and welcoming them to their new home. Even though the base did not have a position for his career field, a position was made for him and he wouldn’t have to be travelling to look for a new assignment anymore. Gen Welser also told them that he made sure that they were placed at the top of the housing list. There were several base houses that were open and Gen Welser instructed them to see the housing office to select their new quarters. The mother asked how having a house would help them since they had lost everything except for the clothes and possessions they brought with them. The Gen again told them to come see his executive officer the next morning.
Off to the housing office they go. They toured the open houses and selected one that they felt suited their family. A move in date was established. Again, Gen Welser had given them gift certificates from local restaurants.
The next day they go and see the Gen’s executive officer. He sits the family down, pulls out an envelope and slowly goes through each piece of paper. The family is told that the Gen worked the phones all day the previous two days and got the local merchants on board. They were to go to a certain store to pick out bedroom furniture for the children. Another store to pick out their bedroom furniture, another for living room furniture, and on and on for each room to have the house furnished at no cost to the family.