Military & Family
Readiness Center
Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
Deployment & Family Readiness
The M&FRC provides support services to help single and married DoD personnel and families meet challenges associated with all phases of deployments and remote tours. Deployment-related programs deliver information, support and assistance, which foster competencies, coping skills and help personnel and their families deal with mission demands and family responsibilities.
Briefings
Pre-Deployment/Remote Briefing
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This briefing covers a variety of topics to get both members and families ready to include Finances, Communication, Childcare programs, Support Services, and much more.
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Offered twice a month. Mandatory for AD deploying members. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
Reintegration
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Reintegration is a process not an event. This briefing updates members on available local support agencies and gives information on what to expect in the days to come.
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Offered weekly. Mandatory for AD deploying members. Spouses are welcome to attend.
Family Workshops
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Available on Request. Informational workshops for families of those deploying or on a remote tour. Coping with Family Separation, Stress Management, and Communication Skills are also covered.
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What to Know Before They Go
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Kids Serve, Too
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All About Reunion
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Events for family members of remote or deployed personnel. They are intended to build connection and support while having FUN. Examples:
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Pictures on Pillowcases: Transform a special photo into two personalized pillowcases
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Deployed/Remote Family’s Pancakes & PJs Dinner: Held at the base chapel, join the M&FRC for pancakes for dinner in your PJ’s. We cook and you enjoy!
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Deployed Kids Club: This club is for our school aged children to make crafts, help connect with their deployed/remote parent and to learn about coping skills for the separation time. It is hosted in partnership by the Holloman School Liaison Officer (SLO) and A&FRC Readiness NCO.
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Deployed Spouses Club: Spouses join your family’s Readiness NCO for an exclusive event on the first Saturday of every month. Events will be posted on the A&FRC Facebook page.
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Have an event you would like to see offered or want to put on an event for your unit? Call your Readiness NCO!
Find the Right Support
You Need
When You Need It
Click on the Resources Below
5 Cycles
of Deployment
Pre-Deployment & Sustainment
Service Member
Deployment Support Information
Financial Deployment Checklist
Family
Deployment Book for Kids & Adults
Deployment Spouse Lifecycle
Deployment Notice for School
Deployment Support Info & Resources
Deployment Yourself & Family Safety
Deployment Emotion Management Guide
Re-Deployment & Reintegration & Post-Deployment
Service Member
Returning From A War Zone Service
Family
Military Reach 2020 Newsletter
Additional Resources
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Military One Source: Free services - Financial Counseling, up to 12 personal counseling sessions, relocation info, tax services, order books, videos and materials for kids, and so much more.
http://www.militaryonesource.com
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American Red Cross: 24/7 Emergency notification and AD member locator
www.redcross.org 1-800-951-5600