Deployment and Reunion

Readiness

Readiness is the ability to deploy and employ without delay and is fundamental to the successful accomplishment of the Air Force mission. Deployments and remote assignments are parts of military life for which service members and families need to prepare. The A&FRC has a variety of information and resources to include briefings, classes, publications, and outreach services to ensure readiness and enhance quality of life.

Personal and Family Readiness Training

All personnel going remote, TDY or deploying for 30 days or more are required to attend. Family members are highly encouraged to attend with the member. Classes are held every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Call 723-3950 to register.

Hearts Apart Morale Calls

Available to all families/personnel going remote, TDY, or deploying 14 days or more. Morale calls keep families in touch with two weekly 15-minute phone calls. Call 723-3950 to register.

Video Teleconferencing

VTC can bring deployed/TDY loved ones right in the room with you—LIVE! Dependent on deployed/remote location the A&FRC staff will make it happen. Call 723-3950 for more info.

Key Spouse

Remember what it felt like to be a new spouse to a base or to the Air Force. Here’s your chance to assist others, so they don’t travel the same bumpy road you had to. This squadron commander program trains volunteer spouses on all support services available to assist other spouses in their squadron during deployments, remotes, TDYs and overall adaptation to the military lifestyle. Contact your squadrons First Sergeant to volunteer or call the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 723-3950 for more information.

Reunion / Reintegration

One of the most difficult parts of being in the military is dealing with separation and reunions; but, there is help available. All Consultants and Readiness NCOs at the A&FRC provide one-on-one and group reunion/reintegration education. They can assist/educate on communication, financial or separation issues. Don’t go through it alone call 723-3950 for assistance.