airman & family family readiness

AIRMAN & FAMILY

READINESS

4 W Castle St, Fairchild AFB WA 99011

(509) 247-2246 DSN 657-2246

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HELPING AGENCY (IDS) PHONE NUMBERS

Airman & Family Services Flight

Chief 247-5307

A&FRC 247-2246

Youth Center 247-5601

Child Development Center 247-2403

Family Child Care 247-5336

Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) 509-592-6951

or 509-592-6949

www.fairchildfamilysupport.org http://www.fairchildfun.com/

Chapel

Pastoral & Family Counseling 247-2264

After-hours Duty Chaplain 247-4051

Fairchild Clinic

Appointment Line 247-2361

On-Line at www.tricareonline.com

Health & Wellness Center (HAWC)

HAWC 247-5590

Mental Health

Mental Health 247-2731

Family Advocacy Program 247-2687

Drug Demand Reduction 247-3944

Alcohol & Drug Prevention/Treatment 247-2731

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Coordinator

Hotline 247-7272

Coordinator 247-4444

24/7 Hotline/Domestic Violence Victim Advocate 509-481-9025

“From our house to yours” Quarterly Newsletter

Relocation Assistance

2-3

Transition Assistance

4-6

Parents to Be 7

Family Services 8-9

Money Matters 10-12

Family Readiness 13

Upcoming Events & Information

14-16

A&FRC Calendar 17-19

Apr/Jun 2014

Volume 8, Issue 2

Inside this issue

The Airman & Family Readiness Center hours of operation are

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm

The A&FRC will be closed on the following dates:

26 May, 2014

The Family Services Loan Closet and Airman’s Attic

hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

Scan It!

http://www.fairchildfamilysupport.org/

http://www.fairchildfun.com/

http://www.tricareonline.com


Helpful Relocation Web Sites

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/ http://www/militaryinstallations.dod.mil

http://afmove.hq.af.mil/default.asp http://www.militaryonesource.com

http://www.wpafb.af.mil/units/ja/index.asp

Sponsorship Training

Sponsorship training is an annual requirement for sponsors of inbound military and civilian personnel. (AFI 36-3009) The A&FRC provides relocation information, education, and skills development, and ensures current information and resources are available. Sponsorship is a commander’s program and is extremely important to the entire Fairchild community. It provides informed sponsors who make a dramatic impact on new members to Team Fairchild. A well-prepared sponsor is an important part of mission readiness!

Online training: http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat

Right Start Dates:

11 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun 2014

Right Start is part of the welcoming process at Fairchild AFB. A wide range of agencies from on and off base are represented to provide information about Fairchild AFB and the Spokane area. This brief is usually on the second Friday of each month from 0730-1200.

Spouses highly encouraged to attend.

Call 247-2246 for more Information

June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Transition GPS

0730-1600

Moving Off

Base Briefing 0800-0930

3 Transition

GPS

0800-1600

R3 Brief 0900-1100

4 Transition GPS

0800-1600

5 Transition GPS

0800-1600

Coffee & Book Club

1000-1130

6

Transition GPS 0800-1600

Pre-Deployment 0800 and 1400

7

8 9 Resume

Review 1200-1300

10 Entrepreneur

Training Track

0800-1600

11 Entrepreneur

Training Track

0800-1600

Moving Off Base

Briefing

1400-1530

Capstone

0800-1130

12 Pre-Sep Brief

0900-1100 Coffee & Book

Club

1000-1130

13 Right Start

0730-1230 Pre-Deployment 0800 and 1400

14

15 16 Transition GPS

0730-1600 Moving Off

Base Briefing

0800-0930

17 Transition GPS

0800-1600

R3 Brief

0900-1100

Resume

Development 101

0930-1100

Ace Job Search

1130-1230

18 Transition GPS

0800-1600

19 Transition GPS


Club

1000-1130

20 Transition GPS

0800-1600 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

21

22 23

24 Smooth Move

1300-1530

25 Moving Off


26 Pre-Sep Brief


Club

1000-1130

27 Pre-Deployment

Brief 0800 and 1400

AF Wounded

Warrior Group

1100-1300

28

29 30 Moving Off


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May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Pre-Sep Brief 0900-1100

Coffee & Book

Club 1000-1130

2 Pre-Deployment

0800 and 1400

3

Spouse

Appreci-

ation

day

10-1400

4 5 Transition GPS

0730-1600

Moving Off


6 Transition GPS

0800-1600

R3 Brief

0900-1100

7 Transition GPS

0800-1600

8 Transition GPS


Club

1000-1130

9

Transition GPS

0800-1600

Right Start

0730-1230

Heart Link

0900-1500

Pre-Deployment

0800 and 1400

10

11 12 Resume

Review 1200-1300

13 Key Spouse

Quarterly Meeting

1530-1700

14 Capstone

0800-1130

TSP & Investing 1300-1400

Moving Off Base

Briefing

1400-1600

15 Pre-Sep Brief


Club

1000-1130

16 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

Key Spouse

Training

0900-1500

17

18 19

Moving Off Base

0800-0930

20 R3 Brief

0900-1100

Resume

Development 101

0930-1100

Ace Job Search

1130-1230

21 Capstone Event

Career/

Education Fair

1000-1300

22 Federal

Resumes 0930-1100

Coffee & Book

Club 1000-1130

23

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

0800 and 1400

24

25 26

A&FRC

Closed

27 Smooth Move

1300-1530

28 Bundles For

Babies

0900-1100

Moving Off Base

Briefing

1400-1600

29 Pre-Sep Brief


Club

1000-1130

30 Pre-Deployment

Brief 0800 and 1400

AF Wounded

Warrior Group

1100-1300

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Smooth Move Dates:

29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun 2014 Time: 1300-1530

Hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center, this class helps military and civilian personnel, and family members, prepare for their upcoming PCS. Experts from Housing, Travel Pay, Tricare, Family Advocacy, Legal Claims, TMO, SLO, and the A&FRC provide information on relocation entitlements and what to expect during your relocation process. Numerous resources are also available. Meets the vMPF requirement for Legal Claims out-processing. Spouses are encouraged to attend!

To reserve your class seat call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246

Moving? How About Free Child Care?

The Child Care for PCS Program is intended to help relieve some of the stress felt by families in the process of a PCS move. For active-duty Air Force families, the Air Force Aid Society will pay up to 20 hours of child care (per child) in licensed Family Child Care homes on base or in affiliated homes off base. Families may use this program at both the losing and gaining bases. Families may use the 20 hours of child care within 60 days before the family's departure from a base, and 60 days after arriving at the new base. This program is open to all ranks.

Active-duty Air Force families with PCS orders may obtain a Child Care for PCS Certificate at the Airman & Family Readiness Center at each base.


Transition GPS Take the guesswork out of your transition to civilian life! This five-day workshop is intended to assist those military members who are six months to two years from their separation or retirement date with planning their transition from the military to civilian community. Included in the class is information on self assessment, financial preparedness, job search, resume writing, interviewing, and negotiation skills.


Upcoming TAP Classes 7-11 Apr 2014 / 21-25 Apr 2014

5-9 May 2014 2-6 Jun 2014 / 16-20 Jun 2014

Class Times: 0730-1600 Civilian Attire Preferred

Helpful Transition Websites

http://www.va.gov http://www.usajobs.com

http://www.militaryonesource.com http://www.dol.gov https://turbotap.org http://vba.va.gov

http://www.transitionassistanceprogram.com

Resume Development 101

22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun 2014 Class times: 0930-1100

Call 247-2246 to make class reservation


April 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 R3 Brief

0900-1100

2 Moving Off

Base Briefing

1400-1600

3

Pre-Sep Brief


Club 1000-1130

4 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

WII Expo and

Luncheon

1000-1300

5

6 7 Transition

GPS 0730-1600

Moving Off Base

Briefing

0800-0930

8 Transition GPS

0800-1600

9 Transition GPS

0800-1600

Career Tech

Training Track

0730-1600

10 Transition GPS

0800-1600 Career Tech

Training Track

0730-1600 Coffee & Book Club

1000-1130

11 Right Start

0730-1230

Transition GPS

0730-1600

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

12

Month of

Military

Child

1100-1400

13 14 Resume Review

Session

1200-1300

15 Job Seekers

Spouse Employment 0800-1200

R3 Brief 0900-1100

16 Capstone

0800-1130 Moving Off

Base Briefing

1400-1600

17

Pre-Sep Brief


Club 1000-1130

18 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

19

20 21 Transition

GPS 0730-1600

Moving Off Base

Briefing

0800-0930

22 Transition GPS

0800-1600 Resume

Development 101

0930-1100

Ace Job Search

1130-1230

23 Transition GPS

0800-1600

24 Transition GPS


Club

1000-1130

25 Transition GPS

0800-1600

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

AF Wounded

Warrior Group

26

27 28

29 R3 Brief

0900-1100 Smooth Move

1300-1530

Acing The Interview 0930-1100

30 Moving Off


Information

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Are You Deploying Soon?...

Operation Pillowcase Free pillowcase with your favorite photo for deployed

service members and their families. Leave this tangible keepsake with your loved ones or take one with you.

Bring in a photo and choose your favorite color of pillow case (pink, white, blue, green). Ready in about 1 week!

Flat Daddy/Mommy Free life-size posters of deploying service member to

help your children stay connected during your deployment. Simply come in to the A&FRC to have you

picture taken, no appointment necessary.

Spouse Appreciation Day

3 May 2014, 1000-1400

Free Lunch. Pampering for all military spouses

April is Month of the Military Child

Join us at the Fun Spot 12 April, 2014

1100-1400

Following the Easter Egg Hunt come to the Fun Spot for free food and excitement. Deployment related material available for your loved ones.


Volume 8, Issue 2

Discovery Center 0800-1600 M, Tu, W, F

0800-1500 Th

The Discovery Center is a multi-media resource center for members and families. Use the internet to check personal e-mail, access internet job banks, acquire local area job information, apply for jobs on-line, find national and international job information. Professional assistance in resume review, cover letter preparation, and local job contacts is available by appointment. Spouse employment assistance is available to help customers in achieving short-term and long–term employment and career goals.

For more information contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246

*New Individual Transition Plan (ITP)

The Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) is a roadmap to a

successful transition. The ITP provides a framework to achieve

realistic career goals based upon an assessment of your

personal and family needs as well as your unique skills,

knowledge, experience, interests and abilities. The ITP

coincides with the Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success)

outcome-based curriculum and provides a means to discover

and explore your skills and interests which may lead to

potential post-transition career paths. The ITP also helps you

to establish a timeline for completing all required activities

prior to separation – it is a living document and can be

modified at any time. The ITP is the road map for attaining

your employment, education, technical training, and

entrepreneurial objectives and can help you make a successful

transition to civilian life. Part of the new TAP program.

Heart Link

9 May 2014 0900-1500

Heart Link is a beneficial program that strives to strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness. In this orientation class, spouses will learn about the Air Force mission, military customs, traditions and protocol, as well as support resources and services available to them. This is a wonderful way to meet other Air Force spouses, and learn about military life together.

Advance registration is required

Childcare reimbursed

For more information, or to sign up for the next class, please call your

Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246.


Pre-Separation Counseling

3, 17 Apr 2014 1, 15, 29 May 2014

12, 26 Jun 2014 Class Times: 0900-1200

Excellent information and resources to make the decisions critical to the next state of life—employment, veterans’ benefits, health care, financial, DD 214 and much more. Military personnel are required to attend at least 90 days prior to separation or retirement; spouse is encouraged to attend.

Call A&FRC at 247-2246 to register.

Employment


Deployed family Coffee & Book Club Time: Every Thursday from 1000-1130

Location: Red Morgan Center

Federal Resumes

22 May 2014, 0930-1100

We will assist you on how to navigate the USAJOBS web-

site. Showing you tested approaches to make the perfect

federal resume. Learn how to effectively present your

specialize experiences and determine and use the right

words that federal authorities look for. Break the codes on

difficult KSAs and challenging self-assessment question-

naires. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

Call to make an appointment. 247-2246

Discovery Resource Center

The Discovery Center is a multi-media resource center for members and families. Use the internet to check personal e-mail, access internet job banks, acquire local area job information, apply for jobs on-line, find national and international job information. Professional assistance in resume review, cover letter preparation, and local job contacts is available by appointment. Spouse employment assistance is available to help customers in achieving short-term and long–term employment and career goals.

For more information contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246

Upcoming

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Are you thinking about

getting out of the military?

Your First Step in the transition process is to attend the MANDATORY Pre-Separation Counseling. You DO NOT need an approved Separation/Retirement date to attend. Every other Thursday @ 0900 Retirees: Up to 2 years from anticipated retirement date Separatees: Up to 1 year from anticipated separation date

Your Second Step is to attend the 5-Day TAP Workshop. Sign-ups will take place during Pre-Sep. This workshop is MANDATORY with few exceptions. Availability is normally 1-2 months out - please schedule accordingly. Your Third Step is to schedule Capstone. Sign-ups will take place during TAP. This is a MANDATORY requirement.

A&FRC Employment Workshops/Assistance

✓ Resume Writing ✓ Interviewing ✓ Job Search Strategies ✓ Federal Resumes

Contact Angela O’Connell

([email protected])

or

Rebecca Juarez

([email protected])

for more information

Or call A&FRC at 247-2246

Volume 8, Issue 2

Parents to Be

Bundles for Babies

28 May 2014, 0900-1100

Are you planning to become a parent? The Airman &

Family Readiness Center would like to invite

“expectant parents” to a fun and educational class

providing information on welcoming a new addition to

your family. Topics discussed include: the

developmental stages, financial planning and the

emotional aspects of having a new baby. Classes are

open to all expectant families and those who have

had a baby within the past three months. All

“Parents to Be” that attend will receive a FREE

bundle of baby goodies.

Please call to reserve

your slot at 247-2246

Operation Stork

Expecting a child? Operation Stork gives away free

layettes to all military members expecting a child.

This program is funded by the Washington State

American Legion Auxiliary and Fairchild OSC.

Layettes must be reserved before expected birth.

Stop by today and sign up.

Contact Family Services at

247-2246

Family Services

Interested In Becoming A Volunteer?

Please call or visit Family Services, in the Airman & Family Readiness Center, for more information about

becoming a volunteer. Free child care may be available. Contact Pam Martin at 247-2246.

Volunteers make a difference!

FAMILY SERVICES LOAN CLOSET Family Services will provide for your PCSing needs. We have many household and baby items you may need while you wait for your household goods or if you have recently shipped your household goods.

Loan Closet is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Call 247-2246 for more information

Airman’s Attic The Airman’s Attic provides gently used clothing, shoes, books, toys, and other household items free to any valid ID card holder E-5 and below (Active Duty, Retired, Reserves), Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm. On Thursdays all military ranks and civilians may use the Airman’s Attic. Stop by and take advantage of this great resource. We accept donations Monday-Friday during our regular business hours. Due to limited space, any large items such as furniture cannot be accepted at the center but will be posted on “Share Board” describing item.

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Call 247-2246 for more information


Family Readiness Personal and Family Readiness

Pre-Deployment briefings every Friday at 0800 and 1400

Personal and Family Readiness provides mobility and deployment assistance to members/families to meet pre-deployment, sustainment, and post-deployment challenges. Services and activities help prepare members/families to successfully manage separations and reintegration, increase individual and family morale and unit cohesion, and support operational readiness. Each separation is different, thus the importance of providing sustained support. Numerous resources are available and provided at this briefing— Spouses highly encouraged to attend! Call 247-2246

R3 Briefing

1, 15, 29 Apr 2014 6, 20 May 2014 3, 17 Jun 2014

Class Times: 0900-1100

Return/Reunion/Reintegration (R3) briefed at the Base Education Center by the base Chaplains and Mental Health. Briefing is for military and civilian personnel, and family members who have returned from a recent deployment or experiencing the reintegration of a service member. Service members required to attend 30-60 days after return date to help with a smooth transition to home and work life.

Call A&FRC at 247-2246 to register

Reunion/Reintegration

Money Matters Aid Societies

Remember the Aid Societies are here to help you with emergency financial needs. The Airman & Family Readiness Center is the resource for all branches of service with access to the Air Force Aid Society, Navy & Marine Corps Emergency Relief, and Army Emergency Relief. Most assistance is provided as interest free loans with repayment set according to member’s budget.

For more information contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246 or visit

the AFAS website at http://www.afas.org

Car Care Because We Care The Car Care Because We Care Program is designed to keep the primary family vehicle of deployed active duty Air Force members in top running condition by providing preventive vehicle maintenance at the base Auto Hobby Center. This FREE maintenance includes oil/filter change, lubrication, and vehicle safety checks. Winterization services are included Nov-Mar. When an active-duty Air Force member is TDY/deployed/on a remote tour (more than 30 days), the spouse may obtain a voucher from the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Active–duty Air Force only. First Term Airmen whose 1st duty station is FAFB are also eligible for this service, one time, after completion of FTAC and/or a Personal Financial Management appointment at the A&FRC. Obtain a voucher within six months of reporting date to FAFB.

For more information call 247-2246

or visit http://www.af.as.org

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Family Life

American Red Cross, Fairchild AFB

Office hours: Thursday 8-3/ Friday 8-4 or contact Inland

Northwest Chapter at:

315 W. Nora Avenue

Spokane, WA 99205

Tel (509) 326-3330 ext. 221

MFLC

The Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) program provides FREE non-medical, short term, situational, problem-solving counseling services to address issues that occur across the military lifestyle. It helps service members and their families cope with normal reactions to stressful situations, particularly deployments and reintegration. Phone consultations and evening appointments are available. In-person appointments can be on-base or off-base. Can be in the office at the A&FRC, or any public place, indoors or out. No notes or records are kept.

For appointment or information call (509) 592-6951 or (509) 592-6949 Confidential direct lines.

EFMP Potluck

3rd Thursday of the Month

1700-1900

Join the EFMP-FS for an opportunity for parents of

school age children to talk about EFMP issues. The

EFMP Potlucks are on the third Thursday of every month

from 1700 to 1900 over at BBCC. Childcare is available.

Bring a dish to share.

Please call 247-2246.

Money Matters

Moving Off Base

Are you an airman planning to move off base? If so, you will need to attend the “Moving Off Base” briefing to get approval to make the move. Complete a spending plan to determine if your finances can support the move.

2, 7, 16, 21, 30 Apr/ 5, 14, 19, 28 May / 2, 11, 16, 25, 30 Jun 2014

Call 247-2246 to set-up an appointment

Car Buying

Not sure where to start? Get the essential information you need to choose, buy, finance, and maintain your new vehicle. Determine how much you can afford to spend. Learn some of the tricks needed to work with car dealerships.


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) & Investing

14 May 2014, 1300-1400

Need information on the Thrift Savings Plan? The purpose of the TSP is to provide retirement income. It offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer with 401(K) plans. It is always a good time to start saving for retirement. The A&FRC would be glad to give you information on this government savings program and what makes up the TSP program. Find out more information on the new Roth TSP and how it could benefit your retirement plans.

Money Matters


Know Your Credit Report

Get your credit report once a year for free. Just go to www.annualcreditreport.com. Complete the application process and get your report from the three reporting agencies. Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Take the time to review it for mistakes or missing information. If you find a problem contact the reporting agency to re-solve issue. Still confused contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center to walk you thru the process. We can also help getting your Credit Score.


Financial Classes

Learn how to set financial goals with these informative classes. Learn investment basics, investment options and allocating investment to meet your needs. How to set financial retirement goals and living within your means to achieve financial freedom. Home buying classes are also offered to explain the rules and regulations associated with buying a home. Car buying is offered for those in the market for a new car. These classes are given on a need basis. Please for more information or to request a group class.

Please call your Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246.

Personal Financial Readiness

Life in the military means constant changes. Take the time to make sure you are ready financially for those changes. If you need assistance, the A&FRC has financial counselors on staff.

Please call 247-2246 to schedule an appointment

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