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

COMMANDERS 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.

April 14, 2023
All Reserve, All-Star Family Day to be held May 6

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – The 507th Air Refueling Wing and the 513th Air Control Group are joining forces this year to bring both Reserve units together for an All-Star Family Day to be held May 6, 2023, in Hangar 1030.
April 13, 2023
Family care-focused Spouse and Family Forum set for May 3

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, May 3, at 1 p.m. ET, open to military and civilian family members across the enterprise.
April 10, 2023
Team Kingsley hosts Egg Hunt

Children run into the field in search of candy filled eggs during the Kingsley Field egg hunt April 07, 2023 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The Military and Family Readiness team hosted the annual egg hunt for the children of the base members in honor of the April Month of the Military
April 3, 2023
Back pedaling: Command Chief's road to recovery after tragedy

“No one is immune to the challenges of life,” said Chief Master Sgt. Barbara J. Gilmore, 403rd Wing command chief. “And those challenges will most often come unexpectedly.”Gilmore knows all too well the rigors of overcoming challenges; she has endured plenty over her 30-year career in the Air Force
March 31, 2023
Military parents not alone with free program for new families

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On top of daily missions, deployments and drills, many Airmen serve double duty as moms and dads. And while parenting young children hits anyone hard, service members must navigate unique challenges to uphold their responsibilities on both sides. A program
March 30, 2023
AFMC Connect April focus: Present

The AFMC Connect focus for April is on the concept of being present, both in the workplace and for all aspects of life.
March 30, 2023
DoD announces new bereavement leave benefit for service members

The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members.
March 30, 2023
8 MDG physicians always ready to tend to the Pack

This week, Mar. 25-31, is National Physicians Week, recognizing the contributions of medical doctors worldwide and their vital role in maintaining individuals’ health and wellness
March 17, 2023
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 15, 2023
ACC implements Diamond Care in support of First Sergeants

Air Combat Command is leading the charge in founding and implementing a Diamond Care initiative which supports the wellness, resiliency and training of first sergeants.