HELPING AGENCY (IDS) PHONE NUMBERS Airman & Family Services Flight Chief Youth Center Child Development Center Family Child Care Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) www.fairchildfamilysupport.org 247-5307 247-2246 247-5601 247-2403 247-5336 509-435-1992 or 509-570-2428 http://www.fairchildfun.com/ From our house to yours Quarterly Newsletter Chapel Pastoral & Family Counseling After-hours Duty Chaplain 247-2264 247-4051 Fairchild Clinic Appointment Line On-Line at www.tricareonline.com 247-2361 Oct/Dec 2012 Volume 6, Issue 4 Inside this issue 2-3 Transition Assistance 4-6 Parents to Be Health & Wellness Center (HAWC) HAWC Relocation Assistance 7 247-5590 Family Services Mental Health Mental Health Family Advocacy Program Drug Demand Reduction Alcohol & Drug Prevention/Treatment 247-2731 247-2687 247-3944 247-2731 Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Coordinator Hotline 247-7272 Coordinator 247-4444 24/7 Hotline/Domestic Violence Victim Advocate 509-481-9025 4 W Castle St, Fairchild AFB WA 99011 (509) 247-2246 DSN 657-2246 92 FSS/FSFR 09/12 AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS The Airman & Family Readiness Center hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm Thursday 7:00am-3:00 pm The will be closed on the following dates: 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Dec 2012 The Family Services Loan Closet and Airman s Attic hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Money Matters 8-9 10-12 Family Readiness 13 Upcoming Events & Information 14-16 Calendar 17-19 Scan It!
Relocation Assistance Sponsorship Training Sponsorship training is an annual requirement for sponsors of inbound military and civilian personnel. (AFI 36-3009) The 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! December 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Online training: http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat Right Start Dates: 12 Oct 2012, 9 Nov 2012, 14 Dec 2012 2 3 Base ing 0800-1000 4 5 6 7 8 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 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 9 10 11 Civilian Resume 0730-1130 R3 16 17 Base ing 0800-1000 FTAC Financial 1230-1630 18 Smooth Move 1300-1530 23/30 24/31 25 Closed 12 Base ing 19 I 10 Steps to a Federal Job 0800-1500 13 Pre-Sep 20 26 27 Pre-Sep 14 Right Start 0730-1230 Heart Link 0900-1500 21 28 15 22 29 Page 2 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 19
November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 5 Base ing 0800-1000 11 12 Closed 18 19 Base ing 0800-1000 25 26 FTAC Financial 1230-1630 6 13 Civilian Resume 0730-1130 R3 20 Bundles Babies 27 Smooth Move 1300-1530 R3 7 14 Employ Forum 1300-1500 Base ing 21 I10 Steps to a Federal Job 0800-1500 m, & Credit Reports 28 Base ing 1 Pre-Sep 8 15 Pre-Sep 22 Closed 29 Pre-Sep 2 3 9 10 Right Start 0730-1230 16 23 30 17 24 Relocation Assistance Smooth Move Dates: 23 Oct 2012, 27 Nov 2012, 18 Dec 2012 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 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. Page 18 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 3
Transition Assistance 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 Classes 2-5 Oct 2012 6-9 Nov and 27-30 Nov 2012 4-7 Dec and 18-21 Dec 2012 Class Times: Civilian Attire Preferred October 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 8 1 2 FTAC Financial 1230-1630 R3 Closed 9 Civilian Resume 0730 1130 3 Base ing 4 Simple Living 1000-1100 10 11 Pre-Sep Simple Living 1000-1100 5 0730-1200 12 Right Start 0730-1230 6 13 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 14 15 16 R3 21 22 Base 0800-1000 23 Smooth Move 1300-1530 17 10 Steps to a Federal Job 0800-1500 Base ing 18 Simple Living 1000-1100 24 25 Pre-Sep Simple Living 1000-1100 19 26 20 27 Upcoming 10 Steps To A Federal Job Classes 17 Oct 2012 21 Nov 2012 19 Dec 2012 Class Times: 0800-1500 Spouses Encouraged To Attend 28 29 FTAC Financial 1230-1630 30 R3 31 Base ing Page 4 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 17
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 to have you picture taken, no appointment necessary. Ready in about 2 weeks. Christmas Carrousel Transition Assistance 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. 14 Nov 2012 Forum Times: 1300-1500 No sign up is required Upcoming Resume Classes 9 Oct 2012 13 Nov 2012 11 Dec 2012 Class Times: 0730-1130 Call 247-2246 to make class reservation Discovery Center 0700-1600 M, Tu, W, F 0700-1500 Th Location: Riverfront Park Carrousel Time: 6-9 P.M. Date: November 30, 2012 Come See Santa Free Admission to All Military with ID Card Parent must accompany children Page 16 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 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 5
Transition Assistance Heart Link 14 Dec 2012 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. Page 6 Pre-Separation Counseling 11, 25 Oct 2012 1, 15, 29 Nov 2012 13, 27 Dec 2012 Class Times: 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 at 247-2246 to register. Advance registration is required Lunch provided! For more information, or to sign up for the next class, please call your Airman & Family Readiness Center at 247-2246. Employment 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 Job Search Networking Group Every Wednesdays, 12:00 1:00 Resume Reviews At Discovery Resource Center Employment Forum 14 Nov 2012 Forum Times: 1300-1500 Room 107 Base Education Center No sign up is required 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. Please call 247-2246 for more information Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 15
Upcoming Events Parents to Be Bundles for Babies 20 Nov 2012, Page 14 Balfour Beatty Communities & Make a Difference Day 27 October 2012 Help keep a child warm this winter by making a difference. Donate a new hat, scarf and gloves for our Fairchild families Collection will be 6 Sept -24 October Drop off is at the Balfour Beatty Community Center or Distribution of hats, scarves, and gloves will be at Balfour Beatty Community Center. 27 OCTOBER 10:00 AM-2:00 PM POC GEORGIA ALLEN gallen@bbcgrp.com 509-599-4985 509-315-9143 pamela.martin.ctr@us.af.mil PAM MARTIN 247-2246 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 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 7
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. Page 8 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 Loan Closet is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Call 247-2246 for more information Family Readiness Personal and Family Readiness briefings every Friday at Personal and Family Readiness provides mobility and deployment assistance to members/families to meet predeployment, 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 Reunion/Reintegration R3 ing 2, 16, 30 Oct 2012 13, 27 Nov 2012 11 Dec 2012 Class Times: Return/Reunion/Reintegration (R3) briefed at the Base Education Center by the base Chaplains and Mental Health. ing 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 at 247-2246 to register Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 13
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. Obtain a voucher within six months of reporting date to FAFB. For more information call 247-2246 or visit http://www.af.as.org Family Life Month of the Military Family 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, 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. Throughout the month of November, military families serving around the world are honored through a variety of observances and recognized for their commitment and the many contributions they make every day in support of the military and our nation. Efforts to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by Active, Guard, and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by DoD organizations to include the Army Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and others. Page 12 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 9
Money Matters Every Thursday 1000-1100 Simple Living Do It Yourself s Need to stretch your household budget? Want to learn new ways to save $? Join us and learn to live plentiful while living thriftily 20 September Beautiful Me Body butter, shaving cream, and make-up remover 27 September Baby $ense (at Base Chapel) Baby food and baby wipes 4 October Household Goods Soap, laundry and dishwashing detergent 11 October Baking Busters (at Base Chapel) Baking mixes and extracts 18 October Mootastics Yogurt, butter, and whipped cream 25 October Sugar and Spice: Chocolate sauce, maple and coffee syrup, taco seasoning, and onion soup mix. Location: Balfour Beatty Community Center Contact the at 247-2246 to register Money Matters Base Are you an airman planning to move off base? If so, you will need to attend the Base briefing to get approval to make the move. 3, 17, 22, 31 Oct / 5, 14, 19, 28 Nov / 3, 12, 17 Dec 2012 Call 247-2246 to set-up an appointment 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. Budget Appointments M-F 0800-1500 Learn strategies to meet your financial goals. Life in the military means constant change. Work with a financial counselor to establish financial goals to save and meet your budget needs. Please call 247-2246 to schedule an appointment Page 10 Volume 6, Issue 4 Page 11