The USSF/USAF realizes there is a relationship between a member’s ability to accomplish a mission successfully and the quality of his or her family experiences.  M&FRC offers activities and services that promote a positive family environment.

Adoption Information Fair

This program is conducted once a year and is sponsored by the four military installations in the local area.  Various agencies from the community provide information on infant, foster to adopt, interstate, and foreign adoptions.

Heart Link

Heart Link Spouse Orientation Program is a way to celebrate the military way of life and learn how you are the Heart of the Space Force/Air Force! Provided quarterly with lunch included.   You do not have to be brand new to the military to join us  for the fun!

Commander’s Key Support Program

Key Support training is offered quarterly for Key Liaisons. This is open to family members, active duty members and civilians connected to the unit, appointed by the commander. The objective is to assist our members and their families with readiness, resources and connectedness.

Provides education, information and counseling to DoD personnel and their families on a wide range of personal finance topics, including   budgeting, buying a home, basic and intermediate investing, estate planning, buying a car and debt/credit management.

Basic Investing

This seminar provides an overview of investment fundamentals and will familiarize individuals and families with asset allocation, risk tolerance and diversification.

Bundles for Babies

A quarterly seminar co-facilitated by Family Advocacy & PFMP.  Topics include Budgeting for Baby, Investing for the Future, Calming the Baby, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Open to all ranks and services.  However, only active duty USSF/USAF families may receive a $100 voucher for AFAS.

Financial Planning

Mandatory for all first duty station Airmen.  Topics include checkbook management, budgeting, saving and investing, debt and credit management, and local area consumer issues.

Designed to provide military members and their families across the four stages of deployment (pre-deployment, sustainment, reintegration and post-deployment) with the tools, resources and activities essential for successful military deployment. Includes morale calls, childcare (Give Parents a Break) and various support activities, such as the monthly Combined Deployed Family and Community Dinner.

Provides a variety of services designed to help  personnel and their families through the process of a PCS move, including education, information, referral and support to help ease the physical and emotional impact of relocation.  Sponsorship training is available online and in person.

Right Start

Mandatory newcomer’s briefing is offered monthly.  This activity offers a variety of briefings from on-/off-base programs introducing arriving personnel and their family members to key personnel and available resources.

Information Fair

Held in conjunction with Right Start. Base agencies and private organizations answer questions, provide organization information and lots of “freebies” to attendees.  Family members are encouraged to attend.

Plan My Move & Overseas Briefing

PCS-ing stateside or overseas?  PCS moves are one of the most stressful recurring events.  This class offers briefings from JPPSO, Legal, Accounting & Finance, TRICARE and M&FRC.

TAP is a Four-Step process mandated by law for all separating (1 year prior) or retiring (2 years prior) service members to ensure personnel are aware of benefits/entitlements available to them.

Initial Counseling

Initial Counseling is the first step. This a one-hour one-on-one with a TAP counselor to discuss where you are out and what your plans are for your future.

Pre-Separation Briefing

Pre-separation is the second step. This is a three-hour long classroom briefing.

TAP Workshop (Monday-Friday)

TAP workshop is the third step that includes information on job search techniques, VA benefit briefing, resume writing, interviewing skills, and many more.

Capstone

Capstone is the fourth-step. This is the final step to complete TAP. This is a requirement in order to final out. Recommended to complete within 90 days of separation/retirement.

The Volunteer Resource Program collaborates with organizations to provide a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can be submitted for the Volunteer Excellence award.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members/families are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to do so.

The Discovery Resource Center houses a variety of employment, relocation and other general information. Computers are available to write resumes, produce a trip map, conduct job search, career search or research a new location. For a guided tour, please ask a staff member.

DoD contract professionals are here to listen and are available to help service members and their families. Consultations are free and anonymous — no records are kept. Call the adult MFLC direct at 719-433-2671 or 719-433-5432.

Available 24/7—Help find answers to whatever life issues you are facing. Ask online at www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-342-9647.