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Vol. 2 Issue 8 May 2012

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The J9 newsletter has information and tips to enhance daily life. The J9 Team stands ready to assist you

- find us @ http://www.tnmilitary.org/FPHome.html on Facebook TN National Guard Military and Family

Readiness or http://guardyourbuddy.com/

Military Spouse Day - Governor Haslam proclaimed Friday, 11 May 2012 as Military Spouse

Appreciation Day. Tennessee Military Spouses are recognized as a very important person in the United

States military. Every Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Airman and Coast Guardsman knows that their family

bears most of the burden during numerous deployments and constant training. Military spouses are

asked to carry most of the load while their Service Member is gone. They are effective single moms and

dads for extended periods of time, and the load is very heavy. MG Max Haston recognized the sacrifices

made by Military Spouses in support of their Service Member during a reception held at iostudio in

Nashville, TN. COL Jeff Archer and Mrs. Anne Haston supported the Military Spouses reception in

Knoxville, TN. Anne knows the sacrifices of a Military Spouse, her Soldier deployed in support of

Operation Iraqi Freedom and has been “deployed to Nashville” for over 12 years. In West Tennessee,

Dennis Moon and Larry Barbee recognized Military Spouses in conjunction with Teapot Festival’s

opening ceremony 29 April. All three events were excellent. We salute and honor the Military Spouse,

our partners in freedom!

Yellow Ribbon Event - All Family Members are encouraged to attend Yellow Ribbon events.

Commanders and leaders play a critical role in assuring that Service Members and their families attend

Yellow Ribbon events where they will hear information on health care, counseling, education, training

opportunities, financial, and legal benefits.

The J9 has introduced the During Deployment Yellow Ribbon event; it is designed especially for the

Family Members. It features topics related to challenges that may have arisen since the Service Member

deployed, as well as reintegration techniques in preparation of the redeployment process. It is a great

time to get the most up to date information on the unit’s mission, meet, talk and console others walking

through the same deployment struggles. The J9 Team and Service Providers are on site to answer

questions and connect Family Members with local resources to enhance well-being.

COL Patricia Jones

Deputy Chief of Joint Staff,

Military and Family Readiness Operations

615-598-0948

[email protected]

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THE PERFECT MODEL OF RESILIENCE Who comes to your mind when you think about the most inspiring or ultimate model of “resilience”; a friend, a family

member, or perhaps a co-worker? Scripture tells us that the perfect model of resilience is none other than our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ. Consider Hebrews 12:3, “Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.”

When we are faced with trials and setbacks in our lives, we are encouraged to turn first to Christ as our model of what it means to

bounce back from adversity. He is the exemplary archetype of resilience! What makes Jesus Christ the perfect resilient mentor you

might ask?

Christ faced every hardship you and I will ever face; not only physically, but emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.

Hebrews 4:15 states, “This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testing we do, yet he did not

sin.” So, how did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, handle setbacks in His life? What model for resiliency does He leave for us today?

1. He prayed. The Gospels record several times when Christ prayed. He prayed for strength, wisdom, forgiveness for others and

most importantly, His Father’s will. Prayer relinquishes our feeble control over our present troubles and taps into the eternal

resources of God’s grace and mercy.

2. He knew His calling. Jesus knew His life’s purpose and mission (See John 4:34, 5:30, and 6:38). Realizing that you have value and a

specific life purpose will cause you to look past the obstacles in your life. It will keep you single-minded and focused. As the old

saying goes, “If you aim at nothing, that’s exactly what you’ll hit”.

3. He had an awesome support system. Mark 3:13 reveals, “Afterward Jesus went up on a mountain and called out the ones he wanted

to go with him. And they came to him.” Even out of the twelve disciples, Jesus was extremely close to only three. A good support

system, (battle buddy/wingman), will help carry you along when the going gets tough.

4. He knew God’s Word. When Satan tempted our Lord in the wilderness (Matthew 4), Jesus used the Word of God to counterattack.

When you and I are facing trials in our life, we need the truth from God’s Word to dispel the erroneous thoughts and false emotions

that tempt us to give up.

5. He took time to replenish Himself. Matthew 14:13a states, “As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be

alone . . .” I’m amazed at how so many people have bought into the lie that “multi-tasking” means success. If the Son of God Himself

had to find time to refill His well, then how foolish are we to think that we can burn the candle at both ends and still be resilient when

knocked down? The people that can bounce back from adversity have made rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation a valuable part of

their life.

Mark Too Blessed to be Stressed,

615-313-0746

[email protected]

J9 SUPPORT CHAPLAIN TEAM

West Middle East

CH (CPT) Scott Sewell CH (1LT) Mickey Basham CH (1LT) Malcolm Rios

Mobile: 731.445.1874 Mobile: 615.519.5016 Mobile: 931.319.3880

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Southeast Full Time Support Chaplain

CH (CPT) James Saunders CH (MAJ) Mark Phillips

Mobile: 423.582.0582 Mobile: 615.517.0988

[email protected] [email protected]

Just For Laughs!

The old minister had all of his remaining teeth pulled and new dentures were being

made. The first Sunday, he only preached 10 minutes. The second Sunday, he

preached only 20 minutes. But, on the third Sunday, he preached 1 hour 25 minutes.

When asked about this by some of the congregation, he responded this way . . .

The first Sunday, my gums were so sore it hurt to talk.

The second Sunday, my dentures were hurting a lot.

The third Sunday, I accidentally grabbed my wife's dentures... and I couldn't stop

talking!

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April showers bring May flowers, or this year should I say March showers brings April flowers.

Flowers were not the only thing April brought to Family Readiness. April also brought many

celebrations for Volunteer Week and the Month of the Military Child, as well as a Family Readiness

Council Meeting and several awards. Congratulations to Teresa Frazier, for being elected as our

new State Volunteer Coordinator.

At the Professional Development Workshop on 24 March the J9 Military and Family Readiness

Operations and the Family Readiness Council presented the Outstanding Commander of the Year

Award, Outstanding Family Readiness Group of the Year Award and the Outstanding Volunteer of

the Year Award. COL Frank McCauley, Brigade Commander of the 278th ACR, headquartered in

Knoxville and CPT Mitchell Thompson, Commander of the 269th MP CO, located in Murfreesboro

received the Outstanding Commander of the Year Award for outstanding support to the Family

Readiness Groups under their command. The 164th Airlift Wing and the 269th MP Company were

presented the Outstanding Family Readiness Group Award for outstanding service to the families of

their group. Laura Roberts, was recognized as the Air Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, while

Jerry Frazier, was recognized as the Army Volunteer of the Year.

In closing, I would like to quote Marianne Williamson, "In every community, there is work to be done. In every

nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it."

Joy Scott

Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant

731-336-0910

[email protected]

Sr. FRSA Joy Scott and LTC

Jim Reed present the Minute

Man Statue and J-9 Coin to

Fran Barker, out-going State

Volunteer Coordinator for

outstanding service as State

Volunteer Coordinator form

2010-2012.

From left to right: CPT Mitchell Thompson, 1SG Guzman, LTC

Jim Reed Deputy Director J-9/State Family Programs Director,

Deanna Fullerton FRSA for 30th Troop Command, Scarlett

Coffman 269th MP CO FRG Leader, Melissa Joyner Treasurer,

Gina Enloe Secretary, LTC Cliff Carver outgoing Deputy

Director J-9/State Family Programs Director

Betty Gaskins, Airman & Family Readiness

Program Manager accepts 164th Airlift Wing

Outstanding Family Readiness Group Award

from LTC Cliff Carver and LTC Jim Reed.

Jerry Frazier accepts the Outstanding

Army Volunteer of the Year Award from

LTC Cliff Carver, LTC Jim Reed and COL

Patty Jones.

On behalf Paula Sumrall, Branch Chief

Volunteer and Child/Youth Programs of

National Guard Bureau Joint Family

Programs LTC Cliff Carver and COL Patty

Jones presented the National Guard

Bureau Region 4 Volunteer of the Year

Award for 2012 to Teresa Frazier.

Members of the Family Readiness Council say goodbye to former Deputy Director J-9/State Family Program Director LTC Cliff

Carver who is moving to a new assignment.

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May is Mental Health Month

1 in 4: That’s how many adult Americans live with a diagnosable mental health condition.

While mental health and substance abuse conditions are common, they are extremely treatable, and

individuals go on to recover and lead full and productive lives.

The purpose of May is Mental Health Month is to spread the word about how important mental health is

to overall health. Sadly, many people living with a mental health condition—as high as 50 percent---

never seek or receive help due to lack of information, stigma, cost or lack of health insurance. Many

people may be reluctant to ask for help, feel that they should be able to handle their problems on their

own, or don’t know where to find help.

But there are many community and national resources that can help people find support and treatment.

The passage of the federal mental health parity and addition equity act also expands access to care.

That law, which applies to organizations with more than 50 employees, doesn’t require coverage for

mental health and substance abuse conditions. But if the employer does offer behavioral health

coverage, it must be on par with coverage for other medical conditions. Higher deductibles, steeper

co-pays and other restrictions are no longer allowed for mental health and substance abuse treatment.

If you or someone you love is concerned about possible behavioral health issues, there are many

online tools and screenings that you can access anonymously:

www.mentalhealthscreening.org

www.afterdeployment.org

www.militarymentalhealth.org

www.nmha.org (Mental Health America)

If you’d like to talk with someone directly about your concerns, you can also call Guard Your Buddy, a

24/7 resource dedicated to Service Members and Family Members of the TN National Guard. Reach

out to them anytime at (855) 435-7492. You can also download the app to your smart phone, or access

the website at www.guardyourbuddy.com.

Most importantly, don’t ignore the concerns in yourself or a loved one. Making that call, taking the

screening, or talking to your buddy may be the first step in getting back on track.

Noel Riley-Philpo

Director Of Psychological Health

615-574-3933

[email protected]

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The 47th Annual TN Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Awards &

Legislative Reception that was held at the War Memorial Auditorium, downtown

Nashville, on 18 April. The presentation was for the Davis P. Rice Scholarship given

to Jarvis Kinnie Shaw, son of the late SFC David James Shaw with the R&R Battalion

in Jackson TN, and mother of Mrs. Denise Shaw. SGM Darrell Allen, with the R&R

Battalion accepted the scholarship on behalf of Mr. Jarvis Kinnie Shaw. COL Jones

represented the Tennessee Adjutant General, MG Max Haston, at the event. Picture

is from L-R: Tom Rice, father to the named scholarship, Davis P. Rice and past

Chairman of the Board of the TNWF; SGM Darrell Allen; and COL Patricia Jones

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In celebration of April being named Month of the

Military Child, J9 Military & Family Readiness

Operations hosted our first annual 1 mile Crawl/

Walk/Run in front of BLDG 250 in Smyrna, TN on 20

APR 2012. This was a time for service members

and their families to come together and enjoy the

great weather and festivities, with a bounce house

set up for the kids, a face paint station, and a grab

bag raffle held after the race. After the run, the

participants were served a gourmet meal of

hotdogs, chips and popcorn, topped off with a sno

cone dessert.

Before the run, we took time to commemorate the

partnership between Child and Youth Programs

and the Tennessee Counterdrug Taskforce, with

the presentation of a plaque to LTC Gentry in

appreciation to their continued support. We look

forward to next year and anticipate even more

support for this fun activity held in honor of our

military families.

Camp information has gone out! This year we are

holding one camp at a new and fantastic location,

the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greenville, TN. We

are so excited about the amazing things this facility

has to offer, and we can't wait to see all of our loyal

campers, and as many new faces as possible, at

camp this 22-28 July! We are also holding Day

Camps, one-day mini-camp experiences at the

Lavinia, Smyrna, and Catoosa Training Sites, for

youth ages 5-12. Contact the Youth Coordinators

for more information, applications, or with any

questions you have.

For more information or to sign up for any of these

events, please contact the Youth Coordinators,

Paige Major or Tiffany Vaughan, at

615-707-0582 or [email protected]

and or [email protected] and

615-418-1052.

Upcoming Youth Events

Speak Out in the Smokies, 6-8 June in Sevierville

Pins and Needles Clothing Camp, 19-21 June in

Martin, Tn.

Lavinia Day Camp, 23 June, Lavinia Training Cen-

ter

Smyrna Day Camp, 30 June in Smyrna

Catoosa Day Camp, 7 July in Catoosa

For more information or to sign up for any of these

events, please contact the Youth Coordinators,

Paige Major at [email protected] and

615-707-0582, or Tiffany Vaughan, at tif-

[email protected] and 615-418-1052.

More photos from the “Fun Run” event are on our

Facebook page at www.facebook.com/

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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

A confidential and anonymous sexual

assault hotline for the DoD Community

Services Offered

Users have three ways -- "click, call or text" -- to get confidential

support.

CLICK: Logging on to www.SafeHelpline.org allows users to

receive live, one-on-one confidential help with a trained

professional through a secure instant-messaging format. The website also provides vital information

about recovering from and reporting sexual assault. This service can also be accessed via a format

for mobile phones.

CALL: Calling 877-995-5247 allows users to speak with trained Safe Helpline staff for personalized

advice and support. Safe Helpline staff can transfer callers directly to installation-based Sexual

Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs)/ On-call SAPR Victim Advocates, civilian rape crisis centers,

Military OneSource, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The "warm hand-off" process

personally connects the user with a resource representative for further assistance. Staff will transfer

the caller to any resource at the location of the caller's choice. For example, a caller may want to

speak to the SARC at the location where their unit is based, not where they are currently located. If

the contact is unavailable at the time of the "warm hand-off," the Safe Helpline staff will offer contact

information to the caller to follow-up with support personnel at a later time.

TEXT: Texting a location or zip code to 55-247 in the U.S. and 202-470-5546 outside the U.S. allows

users to receive contact information for the SARC; medical, legal, spiritual, and military police

personnel; and Department of Veterans Affairs personnel at their installation or base.

Who Can Use

The services provided by Safe Helpline are available to adult Service members in the Active Duty,

National Guard, and Reserve Component consistent with DoD SAPR Policy as well as Coast Guard and

Transitioning Service members. Safe Helpline adheres to state mandatory reporting laws concerning

persons under the age of 18 and the elderly.

Service Operator

Safe Helpline is administered by DoD and operated by the non-profit Rape, Abuse and Incest National

Network (RAINN), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, through a contractual agreement

with DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. Safe Helpline staff has been trained on the

unique needs of those living and working in the DoD community and are knowledgeable on military and

civilian resources worldwide.

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is MAJ Theodore Webb 615-347-9372 (cell) or 615-313-0994

(work), Marlene Mansberry, alternate SARC phone is 615-313-0949.

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The Yellow Ribbon Program provides five

Informational events during the deployment

cycle:

1. Pre-Mobilization Events - 4 hour briefing for

Service Members and their families.

2. During Deployment: Family Members only

3. 30 Day Reintegration Event: Service

Members and Family informational briefing.

4. 60 Day Reintegration Event: Service Members

and Families

5. 90 Day Reintegration Events: Service

Members ONLY

The J9 Yellow Ribbon Team has been busy planning and executing events over the

course of the last month. In addition to planning the Yellow Ribbon Events we have

been working closely with ESGR in planning the Employment Assistance Workshops in

Dyersburg, Knoxville and Smyrna.

One other key note event was the Professional Development Workshop in Atlanta,

where we built several relationships with other Yellow Ribbon Departments in other

states, we gained new ideas and insights for the Yellow Ribbon Program as we forge

the “Way Ahead” during these stringent economic times. Listed below are our

upcoming events:

Yellow Ribbon Events

16 June Pre-Mob 130th MP Guard Co in Memphis POC is MAJ Reed at 615-313-0687

23 June 60 Day 190th EN CO in Morristown POC is SFC Loyd at 615-313-0689

30 June 30 Day 268th MP CO in Ripley POC is MAJ Reed at 615-313-0687

21 July 30 Day 107th AV AOB in Smyrna POC is SFC Loyd at 615-313-0689

SFC Michael Loyd

Yellow Ribbon Coordinator NCOIC

615-313-0689

[email protected]

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Pictures from the 1-169th Air Ambulance During Deployment held

5 May at Smyrna Town Center

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"Gold Star Family and Mountain Man Memorial March Recognition Weekend" 20-21 April, Gatlinburg, Tn.

I attended as invited and assisted with events and coordination with Gold Star Families throughout the

weekend. It was an excellent opportunity for me to meet some of my Survivors that I had not had

previously met. Also an opportunity for me to see some of my Survivors that I only see annually at this

event. I had twenty (20) Gold Star Families

represented from East TN. A total of Sixty-One Gold Star Families were represented at this year's

event, and another Twenty (20) or so who could not attend still had teams or individuals carry their

Gold Star Flag.

American Gold Star Mothers, and Gold Star Dads of America organizations were both represented.

Many ROTC & JR ROTC programs participated in the Run/March carrying the Gold Star Flags of the

Families, in addition to other groups and individuals. I estimate in excess of Six-Hundred (600) people

attended the event, and about One-Hundred & Fifty (150) participated in the March/Run. Other

Veteran's Groups and Organizations to include Rolling Thunder, Patriot Guard Riders, American

Legion, DAV, TN National Guard, and others supported this event.

The TN Dept of Veteran Affairs Commissioner - Many-Bears Grinder not only attended and

participated in the Ceremonies, but also was a participant in the actual event (March/Run).

Thanks to the University of TN Army & Air Force ROTC Departments, the American Legion Post #2,

and all others that helped to make this event a success. This event continues to grow each and every

year, and is a fitting way to show support for the fallen, and their families.

Don Grindstaff

423-328-6894

[email protected]

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For more information on ESGR programs contact Marvin Wells 313-0753 or Joe Thomas 313-0752.

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For more information on ESGR programs contact Marvin Wells 313-0753 or Joe Thomas 313-0752.

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On Thursday, April 12th the home of SPC Michael

Clark and his wife Carrie was totally destroyed

by fire. The Clarks, who have three small

children ages 6, 4, and 19 months lived in Obion,

TN. They were renting their home and had no

rental insurance and lost everything in the fire,

barely escaping with their lives. Mrs. Clark

broke out a bathroom window and had to jump

out, falling several feet to the ground, suffering

smoke inhalation and bruises. SPC Clark is a

member of the McKenzie unit, Det 2, Trp C, SPC

Troops Squadron, 278th ACR. With the assistance

of the Family Assistance Specialist’s team

consisting of Joe W. Mayberry, Shirley Lee, and

Terry Black, combining their efforts, help was immediately on the way. Clothes and

household items were donated and delivered. Financial assistance was obtained from

various sources. In the enclosed picture Ms. Diana Carter, Secretary of Camden Elks

Lodge presents a check for $1000.00 to Carrie Clark to assist in their recovery efforts.

Also pictured are Chaplain (CPT) Russ Holcomb, Family Assistance Specialist Terry

Black, and Family Readiness Support Assistant Dennis Moon who delivered three

carloads of items including toys, clothes and household items. Because of this all out

effort on the part of our family program staff, this family is making great strides in their

attempt to recover from this awful tragedy. This is true Family Assistance at its best and

is what we are all about! Family Assistance Specialist’s are responsible for helping all

military and their families during time of need or a question that needs answered such

as Tricare/DEERS. Legal, Crisis Intervention, Financial, ID Card, and local/national

Community Information. For a list of all nine Family Assistance Centers look us up at

www.tnmilitary.org and click on Family Assistance or call FAC Coordinator John

Patterson.

John Patterson Family Assistance Coordinator

615-707-0580

[email protected]

From left, Chaplain Russ Holcomb, Mrs. Carrie

Clark, wife of SPC Michael Clark, Diana Carter,

Secretary of Camden Elks Lodge, FAS Terry

Black, and FRSA Dennis Moon.

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One of the easiest ways to get help is by dialing 2-1-1, Tennessee’s community

services help line. When you call, you’ll get a real person, one who is trained to

help you sort out your needs, and then give you phone numbers and addresses of

the closest places where you can get help. 2-1-1 has a database of more than

10,000 health and human services programs, cross-referenced for all sorts of

keywords. So don’t worry if you don’t know what type of service you need or the

name of an agency — just talk with the specialist at the other end of the line and

she or he can help you find what you need. All calls are free and completely

confidential. Hours vary by location.

http://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/

Guard Your Buddy is a joint effort by the Tennessee National Guard, The Jason

Foundation, Inc., and E4 Health to give the men, women, and families in the

Tennessee National Guard constant access to critical life resources, on-demand

counseling, and on-call suicide prevention.

The Guard Your Buddy project is designed to enhance the excellent resources

already in place for the Tennessee National Guard.

Our Mission

The Guard Your Buddy program is a community driven communication/

engagement platform that brings all Guard members, particularly the at-risk

Guard Members, in contact with on-demand resources and support with the

main goal of preventing suicide.

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Tennessee National Guard Yellow Ribbon Contacts

MAJ Wade Reed

615-313-0687

Karen Baker

Phone: 615-693-9446

Air Yellow Ribbon

Tennessee Air Guard Contacts

Steve Latham

Phone: 895-985-3107

134th Wing FC

Sherri Weathers

Phone: 615-660-8012

118th Wing FC

Betty Gaskins

Phone: 901-291-7125

164th Wing FC

SFC Michael Loyd

615-313-0689

Darryl Leis

Military and Family Life

Consultant

Phone: 615-427-8776

Lynda Nagim

Military and Family Life

Consultant

Phone: 615-772-3154

Paige Major

State Youth Coordinator

Phone: 615-707-0582

Noel Riley-Philpo

Director of Psychological Health

Phone: 615-574-3933

Donald Koonce

Honor Guard Coord

Phone: 615-351-9586

Debbie Rutland -Red Cross

Phone: 615-207-8125

615-250-4297

CH Mark Phillips

Fulltime Support Chaplain

Phone: 615-517-0988

Mike Goodrich

Transition Assistance Advisor

Phone: 615-517-0967

LTC Cliff Carver

Deputy Director

Phone: 615-598-0968

SGM Barbara Sanders

Senior Enlisted Leader

Phone: 615-478-8294

SSG Michelle Tacker

Budget Analyst

Phone: 615-306-2013

John V. Patterson

FAC Coordinator

Phone: 615-707-0580

Joy Scott

SR. Family Readiness Support

Phone: 313-0757

Fran Barker

State Volunteer Coord.

423-580-7822

Tiffany Vaughan

State Youth Coordinator

Phone: 615-313-0547

Amy Powell

Personal Financial Counselor

Phone: 615-598-6496

Military OneSource

Phone: 1-800-342-9647

MAJ Beth Nielsen Resilience,

Risk Reduction, and Suicide

Prevention

Phone: 615-927-1362

COL Patricia Jones

J9 Director

Phone: 615-598-0948

Russ Maxey

Survivor Outreach Services

Phone: 615-278-4810

Marvin Wells

ESGR

Phone: 615-210-2704

MAJ Theodore Webb

Sexual Assault Response

Phone: 615-347-9372

Beverly Taylor

Director of Psychological Health

118th Air Wing

Phone: 615-456-3089

Elizabeth Arnold

Director of Psychological Health

134th Air Wing

Phone: 865-985-4017

Donald Grindstaff

Survivor Outreach Services

Phone: 423-328-6894

Jorge Ramirez

Director of Psychological Health

164th Air Wing

Phone: 901-291-7158

CSM Bill Marley

Job Connection Education

Phone 615-428-6438

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FAS (Family Assistance Specialist)

FRSA (Family Readiness Support Assistant)

Patterson, John FAS Coor Nashville 615-707-0580

Black, Kenneth FAS Jackson 731-988-8908

Bullock, Larry R FAS Smyrna 615-707-0581

Cowley, Rita FAS Gordonsville 615-946-2262

Goins, Jerry FAS Louisville 865-253-2747

Hawthorne, Gloria FAS Gray 423-930-0748

Lee, Shirley FAS Millington 901-570-2731

Mayberry, Joe W. FAS Columbia 931-797-1475

McHugh, Kim FAS Knoxville 865-202-6338

Morris, Debbie FAS Memphis 901-463-0204

O'Steen, Scott FAS Chattanooga 423-305-4062

Rabideau, Gene FAS Smyrna 615-663-8958

Russell, Dorothy FAS Smyrna 615-663-8369

Barbee, Larry FRSA Brownsville 731-780-0876

Fullerton, Deanna FRSA Tullahoma 615-542-2914

Holland, Joe FRSA Maryville 865-771-1961

Holland, Terressa FRSA Athens 865-719-8044

Moon, Dennis L FRSA Dresden 731-225-2672

Thomas, Lonnie FRSA Knoxville 865-804-9505

Long, Eddie FRSA Dyersburg 731-478-4878

Scott, Joy FRSA JFHQ Nashville 731-336-0190