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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
Casualty / SBP 247-4488
Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) 509-592-6951/6949
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
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 Readiness 8-9
Money Matters 10-12
Family Readiness 13
Upcoming Events & Information
14-16
A&FRC Calendar 17-19
Apr/Jun 2015
Volume 9, Issue 2
Inside this issue
The Airman & Family Readiness Center hours of operation are
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 12:00am
The A&FRC will be closed on the following dates:
22 and 25 May 2015
Facebook: http://
www.facebook.com/fairchildafrc
Scan It!
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Relocation Assistance
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:
10 Apr, 8 May, 12 Jun 2015
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
Jun 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Transition GPS
0730-1600
Moving Off Base Briefing
0800-0930
2 Transition GPS
0800-1600
R3 Brief
0900-1100
Key Spouse
Quarterly
Training
1700-1800
3 Transition GPS
0730-1600
Capstone 0800-1200
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
4 Transition GPS
0800-1600
Coffee & Book Club
1000-1130
5 Transition GPS
0800-1600
Pre-Deployment 0800 and 1400
6
7 8 Career
Technical
Training Track
0800-1600
9 Career
Technical
Training Track
0800-1600
10 Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
11 Pre-Sep Brief
0900-1200 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
12 Right Start
0730-1230 Pre-Deployment 0800 and 1400
13
14 15 Moving Off Base
Briefing
0800-0930
Economic
Readiness
1400-1500
16 Bundles For
Babies
0900-1100
R3 Brief
0900-1100
17 Capstone
0800-1130
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
18 Entrepreneur
Training Track
0830-1600
Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
EFMP Potluck
1700-1900
19 Pre-Deployment
Brief
0800 and 1400
Entrepreneur
Training Track
0830-1600
20
21 22
23
24 Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
25 Pre-Sep Brief
0900-1200 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
26 Pre-Deployment
0800 and 1400
27
28 29 Moving Off Base
Briefing
0800-0930
30 R3 Brief
0900-1100
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May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Transition GPS
0800-1600 Pre-Deployment
0800 and 1400
2 Spouse
Appreciation
0900-1400
3 4 Transition GPS
0730-1600 Moving Off
Base Briefing
0800-0930
5 Transition GPS
0730-1600 R3 Brief
0900-1100
6 Transition GPS
0730-1600 Capstone 0800-1200
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
7 Transition GPS
0730-1600 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
8
Transition GPS
0730-1600
Pre-Deployment
0800 and 1400
Right Start
0730-1230
Heart Link
0900-1500
9
10 11
12
13
Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
14 Pre-Sep Brief
0900-1200 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
15 Pre-Deployment
0800 and 1400
16
17 18 Moving Off Base
Briefing
0800-0930
Economic
Readiness
1400-1500
19 R3 Brief
0900-1100
20 Capstone
0800-1200 Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
21 Entrepreneur
Training Track
0830-1600
Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
22
A&FRC
Closed
0800 and 1400
23
24/31 25
A&FRC
Closed
26 27 Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
28 Pre-Sep Brief
0900-1200 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
29 Transition GPS
0800-1600 Pre-Deployment
0800 and 1400
30
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Military Installations
Moving to a new assignment?
Use Plan My Move
Take control of your move. Use the customizable calendar tool to create a unique personal moving plan. The calendar contains to do lists, checklists, phone lists, and links to critical moving information from budget planners to choosing a school. Plan My Move will put you and your family in charge of a smooth relocation to your next duty location.
http://www/militaryinstallations.dod.mil
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.
Relocation Assistance
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.
Transition Assistance
Upcoming TAP Classes 6-10 Apr 2015 / 4-8 May 2015
1-5 Jun 2015 Class Times: 0800-1600 Civilian Attire Preferred
Call 247-2246 to make class reservation
Helpful Transition Websites
http://www.va.gov http://www.usajobs.com
http://www.dol.gov http://vba.va.gov
http://www.transitionassistanceprogram.com
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
Make it a part of your estate plan For more information on protecting
your retirement pay
Call 247-4488 to set-up appointment
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Apr 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
2 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
3 Pre-Deployment
Brief
0800 and 1400
4 Easter Egg
Hunt
5 6 Transition
GPS 0730-1600 Moving Off
Base Briefing
0800-0930
7 Transition GPS
0800-1600
R3 Brief 0900-1100
8 Transition GPS
0800-1600
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
9 Transition
GPS 0800-1600
Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
10 Right Start
0730-1230
Transition GPS
0730-1600
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0800 and 1400
11
12 13 Career
Technical
Training Track
0800-1600
14 Career
Technical
Training Track
0800-1600
15 Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
16 Pre-Sep Brief
0900-1200
Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
17 Pre-Deployment
Brief
0800 and 1400
18
19 20 Moving Off
Base Briefing
0800-0930
Economics
Readiness
1400-1500
21 FTAC Financial
Readiness
1230-1630
R3 Brief
0900-1100
22 Capstone
0800-1200 Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
23 Coffee & Book
Club 1000-1130
24 Pre-Deployment
Brief
0800 and 1400
Key Spouse
Training
0900-1500
25
26
27
28
29 Capstone
0800-1200
Moving Off Base
Briefing
1400-1530
Pre-Deployment
Brief
0900-1100
30 Pre-Sep Brief
0900-1200 Coffee & Book
Club
1000-1130
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Information
Military Spouse Appreciation!
Balfour Beatty, The Airman & Family Readiness
Center, and The American Red Cross are teaming up
to bring you the 5th annual Military Spouse’s Day.
Come out and be pampered Military spouses both men and women will receive mini facials, paraffin
hand waxing, jewelry cleaning, chair massages,
photo shoots and much, much more.
Lunch and chocolate bar will be provided, plus many door prizes
Michael Anderson Elementary School
Sat May 2, 2015, 1000-1400 Please call Georgia Allen at 509-599-4985
April is Month of the Military Child
Following the Easter Egg Hunt come to the Fun Spot for free food and excitement. Deployment related material available for your loved ones. Come out and enjoy the event.
Date: 4 April, 2015 / Time: 1100-1400 Call 247-2246 for more information
Transition Assistance
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Two-Day Tracks
Service members have the option of participating in additional training to assist them with their transitional needs. The following two-day Transition GPS tracks are available based on resources and operational requirements.
Accessing Higher Education Career Technical Training
Entrepreneurship
For more information contact the Airman & Family
Readiness Center at 247-2246
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.
Transition Assistance
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Pre-Separation Counseling
16, 30 Apr 2015 14, 28 May 2015 11, 25 Jun 2015
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.
10 Steps To A Federal Job
One-on-One appointments available to learn the steps to
land a federal job. We will assist you on how to navigate
the USAJOBS website. 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) and challenging
self-assessment questionnaires. Translate the job
descriptions and duties that relate to your experience.
Spouses are encouraged to set-up appointments.
Call to make an appointment. 247-2246
Information
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Priority Of Service
Have you ever served in the military or are you the spouse of a veteran?
Federal law entitles veterans and eligible spouses priority service in several employment and training programs offered through WorkSource. If you are a veteran or the spouse of a veteran, then we’d like to say, “Thank you for serving our country.”
Now, WorkSource is here to serve you.
WorkSource helps thousands of veterans every year take the next employment step in their careers. On any given day WorkSource has as many a 15,000 Washington job listings. As a veteran , you may receive priority referrals to those jobs and other services over non-veteran job seekers. Most offices have veterans on staff to assist you with employment-related needs. They can assess your skills and interests and put together an employment plan that is right for you.
***New Location*** Second Floor of Education Center
You are eligible for priority service if: you left active duty U.S. military service without a dishonorable discharge or are a member of the Reserves or National Guard who was activated to federal service under Title 10. You are the spouse of a U.S. military veteran who: died as a result of a service-related disability; or is reported as missing inaction, a prisoner of war, has been forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power for more than 90 days. Total per-manent disability resulting from military service.
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 Separates: 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
or
Rebecca Juarez
for more information
Or call A&FRC at 247-2246
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Parents to Be Bundles for Babies
16 Jun 2015, 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
Give Parents A Break Program
The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) recognizes that Air Force families are subject to unique stresses due to the nature of military life-deployments, remote tours of duty, extended tours of duty. Families are often separated from spouses as well as from extended family members. In an effort to help these families, the AFAS, in cooperation with the Air Force child care com-munity, has agreed to provide funding for child care for active duty Air Force families.
Call the A&FRC for more details: 247-2246
Family Readiness
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United Through Reading
Fairchild Airman & Family Readiness Center is pleased to announce we have partnered with United Through Reading to bring you this exciting program!
Share the special moments in your child’s life while deployed
Come read a couple of books for special
holidays and different occasions
How to participate
1. The deploying service member comes to the A&FRC and reads a book (s) while being recorded on a DVD to bring home or send to the child.
2. The child at home watches the DVD as often as they like and follows along with the book. If available.
3. While the child watches the DVD, the caregiver captures the child’s reaction in a photo or video and sends it back to the service member.
4. The service member receives the feedback, completing the connection and is encouraged to read again and again!
Participate Now!
Before you deploy, sign up to make a free United Through Reading recording at our Fairchild A&FRC host site. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of your child’s life while separated.
Contact us for more information: Call 247-2246
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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
7, 21 Apr 2015 5, 19 May 2015
2, 16, 30 Jun 2015
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.afas.org
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Family Life
American Red Cross, Fairchild AFB
Monday and Friday at A&FRC or contact Inland
Northwest Chapter at:
315 W. Nora Avenue
Spokane, WA 99205
Tel (509) 326-3330
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.
Hearts Apart Coffee Club
Weekly coffee-talk, treats, support and connection. For anyone affected by deployments. Children welcome.
Thursdays: 1000-1130
Red Morgan Center
Money Matters
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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 resolve issue. Still confused contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center to walk you thru the process. We can also help getting your Credit Score.
Call 247-2246 for more information
Heart Link
8 May 2015 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
Money Matters
Volume 9, Issue 2 Page 11
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.
1, 6, 15,20, 29 Apr / 4, 13, 18, 27 May / 1, 10,15, 24, 29 Jun 2015
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) & Investing
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.
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. For more information or to request a group class.
Please call your Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246.
