MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS

Military and Family Readiness is a network of programs and services operated by the Defense Department and other federal, state, and community-based agencies and organizations. The Military Family Readiness System promotes military family well-being by offering programs and services that enhance family readiness, resilience and quality of life. Collaboration and integration across the system promotes positive outcomes for service members and their families across the domains of military family readiness, including career, social, financial, health and community engagement.

The Military Family Readiness System supports every service member and family member, regardless of activation status or location, in person, by phone and online. To locate your nearest center, please go to the Military and Family Center Locator.

For more information on services we provide, please select from one of the buttons below.

AIR FORCE FAMILIES FOREVER

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

FINANCIAL READINESS

CRISIS SUPPORT

RETIREE SERVICES

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

COMMANDER'S KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM

PERSONAL AND WORK LIFE

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

VOTING

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT

Child and Youth Programs The Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs assist military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the mission and family life by catering programs and services for eligible children and youth from birth through 18 years of age.

Spouse State Licensure Moving across state lines creates barriers to career longevity, and those obstacles are heightened by state and career-specific professional license regulations. Licensure portability refers to the ability to transfer a professional license from one state or U.S. jurisdiction to another so that a professional can continue their occupation after relocation.

Spouse Employment Fact Sheet Accelerating the development of interstate compacts to support professional license reciprocity for Military Spouses.

Commissary Fact Sheet We are changing the commissary funding model to ensure the Defense Commissary Agency can provide the greatest savings possible to patrons. This action cuts grocery prices at the register to achieve at least 25% savings for commissary patrons.

Moving Fact Sheet The Military OneSource PCS & Military Moves page connects service members and their families to everything they need to master PCS moves, from making a move request to getting support for all areas of their move.

Dislocation Allowance Fact Sheet Dislocation Allowance is a single payment intended to cover the cost service members incur when relocating their household for a PCS move.

Expanded Military Parental Leave The Expanded Military Parental Leave Program builds on the Defense Department’s support of military families by streamlining and enhancing parental leave.

Oct. 11, 2024
Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Combat Support Training, First Guardian Launches into Space, Childcare Pilot Program

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Task Forces prepare for Combat Support Training, the first USSF Guardian launches into space on a NASA mission, and the DoD creates a pilot program to cover certain childcare costs after a PCS.
Oct. 10, 2024
AFMC to host resilience, readiness-focused Spouse and Family Forum

The forum will focus on family readiness and resiliency, and the event is open to all AFMC uniformed and civilian personnel and family members.
Oct. 7, 2024
Air Force maintains preventive health measures for medical and operational readiness

Preventive health is a proactive approach to avoiding illness and disease, addressing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals.
Oct. 4, 2024
Around the Air Force: Defining Units of Action, SECDEF’s well-being initiatives, B-21 Raider update

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the DAF further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the SecDef's announces seven new well-being initiatives for military families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider.
Oct. 3, 2024
Commentary: Continued focus on our most valued resource – our Airmen and Families

Teammates, I rolled out my priorities at the beginning of this year and one of my key priorities is to Empower and Strengthen Airmen and Families. The year is not over, and the work is not finished. We must stay laser focused on our Air Force’s most critical asset – our Airmen. Airmen are our
Oct. 3, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins

Observance promotes awareness, reporting
Oct. 3, 2024
Strengthening connections through resiliency

Saber Connection Day featured activities like escape rooms, baking classes, boxing and more to target the spiritual, mental, social and physical resiliency as a part of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program.
Oct. 1, 2024
AFGSC Prioritizing Suicide Prevention and Support

AFGSC observed Suicide Prevention Month in September through multiple command-wide initiatives, providing support to Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
Oct. 1, 2024
Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move

This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move. 
Sept. 24, 2024
Balancing service and family

Balancing the demands of military service and parenthood presents unique challenges for military families.