AIRMAN & FAMILY

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) 509-435-1992

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

(247-SARC)

“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 2011

Volume 5, Issue 2

Inside this issue

The Airman & Family Readiness Center hours of operation are

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Thursday 7:00am-3:00 pm

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

30 May 2011

The Family Services Loan Closet and Airman’s Attic

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

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 of Team Fairchild. A well-prepared sponsor is an important part of mission readiness!

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

Right Start Dates:

8 Apr 2011, 13 May 2011, 10 Jun 2011

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 0800-1200. Spouses highly encouraged to attend.

June 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Moving Off

Base Briefing 1400-1600

2

Pre-Sep

Brief

1000-1130

3

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

4

5 6

Moving Off

Base Brief

0800-1000

7

R3 Brief

0900-1100

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

8

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

9

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

10 TAP

0730-1600

Right Start

0800-1230

Pre-Deployment

0800 and 1400 Heartlink 0900-1500

Employ Forum

1300-1500

11

12 13 10 Steps to a

Federal Job 0800-1500

14

15 Civilian

Resume Part l 0730-11130

Moving Off Base Briefing 1400-1600

16

Pre-Sep

Brief

1000-1130

17

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

18

19 20

Moving Off

Base Brief

0800-1000

21

R3 Brief

0900-1100

22 Civilian

Resume Pt I1 0730-1130

23

24

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

25

26 27

28 Smooth Move

1300-1530

29

Moving Off

Base Briefing 1400-1600

30

Pre-Sep

Brief

1000-1130

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May 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Moving Off

Base Brief

0800-1000

3

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600 R3 Brief

0900-1100

4

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

5

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

6 TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

Pre-Deployment

0800 and 1400

Employ Forum

1300-1500

7

8 9

Sponsorship

Training

0900-1030

10

11 Civilian

Resume Pt I 0730-1130

Moving Off Base Briefing 1400-1600

12

Pre-Sep Brief

1000-1130

13

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

Right Start

0800-1230

14

15 16 10 Steps to a

Federal Job 0800-1500

17

R3 Brief

0900-1100

Bundles for

Babies 1400-1600

18 Civilian

Resume Part ll 0730-1130

19

20

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

21

22 23

Moving Off

Base Brief

0800-1000

24

Smooth Move

1300-1530

25

26

Pre-Sep Brief

1000-1130

27

Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

28

29 30

31

R3 Brief

0900-1100

Volume 5, Issue 2

Smooth Move Dates:

26 Apr 2011, 24 May 2011, 28 Jun 2011

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, 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.


TAP Workshop Take the guesswork out of your transition to civilian life! This four-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. The Small Business Administration also is present for those who wish to start a business of their own.


Upcoming TAP Classes 5-8 Apr 2011 3-6 May 2011 7-10 Jun 2011

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://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource http://vba.va.gov

http://www.transitionassistanceprogram.com

Upcoming 10 Steps To A Federal Job Classes

18 Apr 2011 16 May 2011 13 Jun 2011

Class Times: 0800-1500 Spouses Encouraged To Attend


April 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

2

3 4

Moving Off

Base Brief

0800-1000

5 TAP

Workshop 0730-1600 R3 Brief

0900-1100

6

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

7

TAP

Workshop

0730-1600

8 TAP

Workshop

0730-1200

Pre-Deployment

0800 and 1400

Right Start

0800-1230

Employ Forum

1300-1500

9

10 11

12

13

Civilian

Resume Pt 1

0730 –1130

Moving Off

Base Briefing

1400-1600

14

Pre-Sep Brief

1000-1130

15 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

16

17 18

10 Steps to a

Federal Job

0800-1500

19

R3 Brief

0900-1100

20

Civilian

Resume Pt I1

0730 –1130

21

22 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

23

24 25

Moving Off

Base Brief

0800-1000

26

Smooth

Move

1300-1530

27

28

Pre-Sep Brief

1000-1130

29 Pre-Deployment

Brief

0800 and 1400

30

Information

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 your picture taken, no appointment necessary. Ready in about

2 weeks.

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Coming soon! Class time and

date TBD


Upcoming Resume Classes 13 Apr 2011 Part I, 20 Apr 2011 Part II 11 May 2011 Part I, 18 May 2011 Part II 15 Jun 2011 Part I, 22 Jun 2011 Part II

Class Times: 0730-1130 Call 247-2246 to make class reservation

Volume 5, Issue 2

Discovery Center 0700-1600 M, Tu, W, F

0700-1500 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

Employment Forum

Save the Date! Are you a military member retiring or separating? Are you a military spouse looking for employment? Do you have a military ID? The Employment Forum will offer resources and opportunities for you to explore employment in the local Northwest.

8 Apr 2011 6 May 2011 10 Jun 2011

Forum Times: 1300-1500 No sign up is required

Job Search Networking

Every Wednesday 1200-1300 Network with other job seekers, learn from each other, obtain job leads and local area employment sources. Facilitated by employment experts. Registration not necessary.


R3 Briefing 5 & 19 Apr 2011

3, 17, & 31 May 2011 14 & 68 Jun 2011

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 de-ployment 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

Pre-Separation Counseling 14 & 28 Apr 2011 12 & 26 May 2011

2, 16 & 30 Jun 2011 Class Times: 1000-1130

Excellent information and resources to make the decision 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.

Upcoming Events


HOME-BASED CAREER & TELEWORK

JOB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM™

27 April, 2011, 0900 – 1600 At Fairchild Air Force Base

Education Center

Learn how and where to find legitimate home-based work opportunities. This program is ideal for:

Military spouses*

Transitioning personnel

Service disabled veterans Open to all DOD ID card holders

*Non-military spouses of active-duty Air Force members will be given preference to attend this program, which is funded by a

grant from the Air Force Aid Society

Workshop will cover: Self-assessments (are you ready?)

Telework resume tips

Pros and cons of home-based work

How and where to find jobs

Recognizing work-at-home scams

Telework-friendly companies

Registration at the Airman and Family Readiness

Center, or 247-2246

Opens 21 March for non-military spouses of active-duty Air Force

Opens 11 April for all DOD ID card holders Federal endorsement not intended

Upcoming Events

Operation Homefront

16 April 2011, 1400-1700

Free, fun-filled event held for families of deployed

service members who have, will, or are experiencing

the deployment of a loved one. Deployment/

Reintegration support resources available as well as

related programs (Operation Pillowcase/Flat Daddy/

Mommy). Located at the FunSpot.

Volunteer Recognition Event

16 April 2011, 1400-1700

Held in conjuction with Operation Homefront to rec-

ognize all volunteers of Team Fairchild. Located at

the FunSpot.

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3rd Annual Military Spouse Appreciation

Spa Day

7 May 2011, 1000-1400

For ALL military spouses! Come get pampered! Free

hair cuts, facials, manicures, mini-massages, jewelry

cleaning and much more. Lunch and chocolate and

fruit bar provided.

Located at Balfour Beatty Community Center.

Volume 5, Issue 2

Parents to Be

Bundles for Babies

17 May 2011, 1400-1600

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

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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 can not 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

Heart Link

10 Jun 2011 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

Lunch provided! Child Care Reimbursed

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

Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246.

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

Exceptional Family Member Program

The Air Force’s Exceptional Family Member Program

(EFMP) is designed to provide support to military family

members with special needs. The EFMP

Program-Family Support (EFMP-FS) is the community

support function provided by the A&FRC that includes,

but is not limited to on-and off-base information and

referral, parent training, support groups, relocation

assistance, financial management, and school

information. For more information call A&FRC at

247-2246. Several EFMP events are held throughout

the year to increase awareness of this program.

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

http://www.spokaneredcross.org/

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) 435-1992 or (509) 570-2428 Confidential direct lines.

Money Matters

First-Time Home Buying Basics April 26 1800-2030

Taught by Julie Griffith, Regional Director of Money Management International And Kevin Schindler, VA

Loan Specialists, Global Credit Union Receive free materials, personal advice. Learn the

entire process, from getting preapproved to closing and beyond! Located at the A&FRC.

Dinner Provided

Grocery Shock: Coupon-Free Strategies to Cut Your Grocery Bill

21 Apr and 19 May 1100-1230

Learn how to save money on your grocery bill without

cutting coupons - Save time and money with easy strategies you can adapt to meet your needs.

Attendees will receive free materials and sample healthy, affordable meals. Located at the A&FRC.

Registration is limited - call A&FRC to guarantee your spot.

Commissary Tours 19 Apr, 17 May and 21 Jun

At 1830

Make the most of your benefits! Learn insider secrets and strategies to cut your grocery budget without

clipping coupons. Attendees will receive free goodie bags of Commissary products. WIC dietitians will be on

hand to answer your questions. Tours last 30-45 minutes.

Money Matters


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. Topics include everything from creating a spending plan or budget, setting up an emergency fund, enrolling in TSP, reading your credit report, home buying, and much, much more.

Please call 247-2246 to schedule an appointment

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.

4 & 25 Apr, 2 & 23 May, 6 & 20 Jun at 0800 13 Apr, 11 May, 1, 15 & 29 Jun at 1400

Call 247-2246 to set-up an appointment

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