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 4, 2019
April Marks the Month of the Military Child at the 97 AMW

The 97th Air Mobility Wing kicked off Month of the Military Child with a walking parade featuring members of the fire department, security forces and military children with their families, April 1, 2019. April is the Month of the Military Child - a time to honor the sacrifices made by military
April 1, 2019
Hill to premiere Air Force ad about resiliency

In the ongoing effort by the Air Force to encourage Airmen to seek help when they need it, the community action team at Hill Air Force Base is making a difference.
April 1, 2019
97 AMW Youth of the Year

Hannah Bradley, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Denoah Bradley, 97th Mission Support Group deputy commander, and Kimberly Bradley was named the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s 2018 Youth of the Year. Being named Youth of The Year is the highest award a member of the Altus AFB Teen Programs can receive.
April 1, 2019
Serving sisters: Two Public Health technicians work side-by-side in same office

Two sisters who are five years apart are serving their country at the same time, at the same base, and in the same career field, working together every day.
March 29, 2019
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 28, 2019
Bolt the therapy dog breaks Alaska ice

Bolt, the therapy dog, helps Airmen of the 176th Wing.
March 28, 2019
Couples learn relationship resiliency at Strong Bonds event

Take care of your relationships so that you can take care of the mission.That was the underlying theme of a weekend retreat held March 22-24, where 25 Hawaii Air National Guard [HIANG] married couples gathered at a Waikiki hotel for a weekend of learning, bonding, and re-energizing.The weekend
March 28, 2019
"Sesame Street Live" performs at Grand Forks Air Force Base
March 22, 2019
Building strong and resilient families: Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide community based blue ribbon campaign which began in 1989 to advocate for the prevention of child abuse. The blue ribbons serve to remind communities of the importance of educating oneself and local communities about the prevalence and statistics
March 18, 2019
COMREL office holds inaugural essential oils class, builds community

Team Misawa’s Public Affairs community relations office held their first-ever, free essential oils class, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12.The event’s goal included connecting Airmen and families with a shared interest in healthy lifestyles while building on the social pillar of Comprehensive