Airman & Family Readiness Center (A &FRC)

Welcome to the 7th Force Support Sq. Airman & Family Readiness Center

Links for YOAFF:
Air Force | MyAir Force Life

DePLAYment Program Guidelines

How It Works

Air Force Installations are provided “DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs” for distribution to eligible members. These tag pass packs contain numbered dog tags that can be removed and placed on a key ring; much like the ones used at stores in the United States to indicate a frequent shopper; i.e. PetsMart, Office Depot, etc. The pre-printed numbered code on the tag, called a “tag –code” serves as unique identifier for each family and each family member.

You simply pick up your DePLAYment Tag Pass Pack, then log onto the www.myairforcelife.com website to register. Once registered, you may use your tag-pass for discounts and free programs identified by the installation.

Deployment Defined For Qualification

Deployment is described as TDY for 30 days or more; or 365-PCS in support of an active Operation and documented on official orders

Family Defined For Qualification

Family is defined as spouse and/or children with DoD I.D. Cards. It also includes family members that are sponsored and have a DoD I.D. card (i.e. Sponsors a parent, sibling, etc.)

 Eligibility

Upon issuance of qualified deployment orders for more than 30 days in support of an active Operation

     ALLOWABLE EXCEPTIONS TO TIMELINE:

As a Year of the Air Force Family program--any qualified deployment that started on or after 1 Jul 09 and other eligibility requirements are met

If qualified deployment orders were issued before 1 Jul 09 but the sponsor is currently deployed or returned on or after 1 Jul 09 and other eligibility requirements are met
 

     EXCLUSIONS: Deployed single airmen without dependents are not authorized to participate in this program due to the types of funding with the exception of AFW2 members

 

Get your DePLAYment Tag Pass Today

Our goal at the Dyess A & FSC is to provide mission-ready personnel through diverse family programs and services throughout their military life cycle. We accomplish this through a system of integrated information and referral services targeted at the unique demands of military life style on members and their families.

Who Do We Serve?
Our eligible customers include:
All active duty, reserve & national guard military personnel and dependents.
All retired active duty personnel and dependents.
All DoD Civilian employees and dependents.
All other persons who possess a current DoD ID Card that entitles them to our services. 

FREE
Life Skills Series Presentation
presented at the Dyess Library at 4:30 p.m.
Dates: June 22 | June 29 | July 6 | July 13 | July 20 | July 27
Subjects selected for these dates HERE

 

Begin your information and resource journey here:


State-of-the art computers
Access to resources via computer
Print and digital formats
Scanner capabilities
Camcorders
Digital Cameras
Wireless Internet Laptops
Job Banks Information (locally and nation-wide)
Reference Materials for job searching Faxing E-mail Capabilities
Available: Magazines, Pamphlets and an abundance of information on: Finances, Parenting, Military Spouses, Buying/Selling Home, etc.

One-on-One assistance in resume preparation, job searching, and resources to meet your needs and much more!
Resources are all FREE and available to all eligible personnel.

The AF Aid Society (AFAS) is known as the official charity of the Air Force.  It is a Non-Profit organization that helps the Air Force take care of its own in emergencies through interest-free loans or grants for basic needs and special programs.

The following are examples of some of the financial needs that could qualify you to receive emergency financial assistance:
- Rent or mortgage payment to prevent eviction or foreclosure
- Money to purchase Food
- Money for a dependent's funeral expenses
- In some cases, travel to a family member's funeral
- Help paying utility bills to avoid being cut off
- Car repair for the essential vehicle

The AFAS recognizes that Air Force families are subject to unique stresses due to the nature of military life - deployments, remotes, extended work hours, etc.  In an effort to alleviate some of these stresses, the AFAS, in conjunction with the Force Support Squadron, has agreed to provide funding for child care under a program called, "Give Parents A Break" as well as vehicle maintenance under a program called "Car Care Because We Care.

Supporting Service Members & Their Families

Key Facts about the Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
- Provides short term, situational, problem-solving counseling services to service members and their families.
- Provides psycho - education to help military service members and their families understand the impact of stress, deployments, family reunions following deployments and the stresses of the military lifestyle.
- MFLC services augment existing military support services.
- Masters and Ph.D. level MFLCs provide
- Flexible service delivery; outreach / rotational and on-demand.
- Services can be provided on or off military installations.
- Services provided to individuals, couples, families and groups.
- Children's Support Program addresses military impact on children.
- MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse, domestic abuse duty to warn situations.
- Services are otherwise private. "No Records Kept"

Non-Medical Counseling Services

Life Skills	Military Lifestyle
Anger Management Conflict Resolution Communication Parenting Relationship Issues Decision Making Skills Productivity at Work	Deployment Stess Reintergration: Warrior to Civilian Relocation Adjustment Separation Coping Skills Building Resiliency Homesickness Loss & Grief

Links & Downloads

MFLC Program Site | Informational Brochure (pdf) | Available Presentations

The School Liaison Officer (SLO) connects schools, families, and the surrounding communities together to meet the educational needs of the military child while serving as the focal point for anyone who desires assistance with school-related matters.

Whether you are new to Dyess AFB or PCS’ing to a new location, we can help provide you with information about local schools, special needs questions / resources, English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, adult education, transitioning issues and educational resources.

School Liaison Officer:
(325) 696 - 5999 or (325) 696 - 5220 | DSN: 461 - 5999 / 5220

To get listed as a volunteer, give us a call you can talk to our Volunteer Staff coordinator so we can get details on how you want to help!

The following links have been gathered from our various classroom discussions on identifying valuable information on the world wide web. There is no official sanction or endorsement implied for any site listed here. Following the link, we have placed a general category of help that the site provides.

www.bbb.org - Consumer concerns
www.investorprotection.org - Investing
www.hasaa.org - Financial
www.sec.org/investor - Investing
www.saveandinvest.org - Investing
www.militarymoney.com - Financial
www.militarysaves.org - Financial