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HOLLOMAN AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER BLDG 788, 749 W. NEW MEXICO AVE. HOLLOMAN AFB, NM 88330 575-572-7754 | 49FSS. AFRC. SERVICES@US. AF. MIL FACEBOOK: HOLLOMAN AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS
May 2021 Air Force Aid Society 21 May Bundles for Babies @ 1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Personal and Work Life 5 May: Adoption and Foster Care Information Session @ 10:00 am—11:30 am via Zoom
Employment Assistance
6 May: Heart Link @ 8:00 am—12:00 pm via Zoom
4 May: Linked In @ 10:00 am—12:00 pm
12 May: Getting Married in the Military @ 9:00am—12:00 pm
11 May: Navigating USAJobs @ 10:00 am—12:00 pm 18 May: Private Sector Resume @ 10:00 am—12:00 pm 25 May: Interviewing 101 @ 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Deployment/Readiness 4/11/18/25 May: Reintegration @ 9:30 am—10:30 am via Zoom 4/11/18/25 May: Pre-Deployment @ 1:00 pm—2 :30 pm via Zoom 12 May: Deployed Kids Club @ 3:00 pm—4:00 pm 12 May: Deployed Spouses Club @ 3:00 pm—4:00 pm
Exceptional Family Member Program 16 May: EFMP Alamo Jump @ 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
18 May: Mental Health First Aid Training Adult @ 8:00 am— 4:00 pm 26 May: Balancing Work & Life @ 2:00 pm—3:30 pm
Relocation Assistance 3/17 May: Holloman Newcomers Orientation @ 8:00 am—4:30 pm via Zoom 4/11/18/25 May: Holloman Newcomers Alamogordo Tour @ 8:00 am –10:30 am 3/17 May: Holloman Spouse Welcome @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am via Zoom 3/17 May: Holloman Spouse Welcome Tour @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 26 May: Plan My Move @ 1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Transition 5/26 May: Pre-Separation @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm in person 10 May– 14 May: TAP via virtual platform 3/17/24 May: Capstone Review 2:00 pm—4:00 pm *Initial Counselings are completed by appointment, call (575) 572-7754*
749w New Mexico Ave Bldg 788| COMM: (575)572-7754 | DSN: 572-7754 | 49FSS.AFRC.Services@us.af.mil Find us on Facebook: Holloman Airman and Family Readiness Center
Relocation Assistance
Air Force Aid Society Bundles for Babies- This workshop is a must for expecting parents! Open to both active duty and their spouse or significant other. Participant will receive vital information on TRI-Care, New Parent programs, Family Day Care and Financial Readiness. $50 gift card for AAFES & from AFAS The Air Force Aid Society, (AFAS) is the official charity of the USAF. AFAS provides emergency assistance to Airmen and their eligible family members, sponsoring educational assistance programs, and offering an array of base community enhancement.
Employment Assistance Interview 101 — Learn how to prepare for an interview, from researching the company, to asking relevant post-interview questions Navigating USAJobs - Do you know what makes a federal resume “tick”? Do you need to polish yours up? Having trouble navigating the USAJobs website? Private Sector Resume - Learn to build a resume that captures your skills for landing the job you want! Understanding Linked in — Learn how LinkedIn can help you with employment
Exceptional Family Member Program Alamo Jump - Alamo Jump has been rented for 2 hours for EFMP Families
Personal Work Life Adoption and Foster Care Information— Children Youth and Family Divisions staff and foster parent will provide information and answer questions about process to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent. Balancing Work & Life — Class will outline different ways to balance work and life so we productive and fostering healthy relationships for both work and our personal lives. Heart Link— Program to introduce military spouses to the protocols and lifestyle of the military. Getting Married in the Military— A forum for couples to learn the nuances associated with getting and being married in the military. Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in your community. Life changes need to be updated on your vRED. Whether new to the military or 20 years of service, single or married our lives are changing. So if you have gotten married, had a baby or recently divorced update your vRED via vMPF. If you know information has changes about individuals currently listed on your vRED then update it. Updating your vRED makes sure to take care of your loved ones.
HNO (Holloman Newcomers Orientation) – Air Force service members new to Holloman will be scheduled for this by your CSS. Family members are welcome, and encouraged to attend via Zoom. HNO City of Alamogordo Tour– Air Force service members new to Holloman and spouses may attend the City of Alamogordo Tour. Held weekly for up to 5 participants. Holloman Spouse Welcome and Tour– Meet and connect with other newly arrived spouses as well as obtain valuable information about Tricare, Child and Youth Programs, spouse employment and education, and Military Family Life Counselor. Tour is offered with limited spots to spouses only. Plan My Move – PCSing soon? This is one class you can't miss!!! You will learn how to make your move as smooth as possible whether you are going to the next state or overseas.
Readiness Pre-Deployment Briefings – We provide individual and group briefings ensuring military members and their families have completed necessary preparations for deployment. Reintegration Briefings – We provide group briefings ensuring military members and their families have necessary information for a smooth reunion. Tapes and handouts available for all on tips for a successful reunion. Deployed Kids Club– Support children with parents in the Deployment Cycle. Deployed Spouses Club-Support spouses with members in the Deployment Cycle.
Transition Pre-Separation Counseling – Public Law 101-510 requires that all separating/retiring personnel receive Pre-Separation counseling. During this counseling you will receive information regarding job search, relocation assistance, education, medical and VA benefits and much more. This class is a pre-requisite for the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop. TAP Workshop – The 3-day workshop encompasses: DoD/AF core curriculum, 1 day DOL Employment Workshop, and VA Benefits Briefings. During COVID, the workshop will be conducted via virtual curriculum, through the new TAP Learning Management System (LMS). Capstone Review - Verifying members have/have not met their required Career Readiness Standards CRS-deliverables. **To sign up for a class please call A&FRC at 575-572-7754 ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN BLDG 788 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Events are subject to change without notice.
Airman & Family Readiness Center | 749w New Mexico Ave | COMM: (575)572-7754 | DSN: 572-7754 | 49FSS.AFRC.Services@us.af.mil
FIRST TIME BUYING A CAR? DON'T DO IT ALONE, KNOW YOUR RESOURCES BEFORE YOU LOOK
Financial Brief: Car Buying May 6th 1300-1430 MST Helping you navigate those car buying pitfalls and successes!
CALL OR EMAIL TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK AND USEFUL RESOURCES! Nakia Evans, AFC® Holloman AFB, NM Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) (575) 636-7297 pfc.holloman.usaf@zeiders.com
FINANCIAL FOCUS ON FAMILY New May classes focused on family financial health:
Homebuying Military Benefits Money and Marriage Raising Financially Fit Kids
Contact via email or phone for more information NAKIA EVANS, AFC PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR HOLLOMAN PFC.HOLLOMAN.USAF@ZEIDERS.COM (575) 636-7297
HOMEBUYING
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MAY 5TH 1900 MST
MONEY AND MARRIAGE MAY 12TH 1200 MST MAY 15TH 1130 MST MAY 26TH 1900 MST
MILITARY BENEFITS MAY 12TH 1900 MST MAY 22ND 1130 MST MAY 29TH 1130 MST
RAISING FINANCIALLY FIT KIDS MAY 19TH 1900 MST
CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK PLUS USEFUL RESOURCES Available for Unit Briefs upon request via MSTeams or Zoom
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH A NEW FINANCIAL TOPIC PRESENTED IN ZOOM! Nakia Evans, AFC® Holloman AFB, NM Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) Cell: (575) 636-7297 Email: pfc.holloman.usaf@zeiders.com
Upcoming Dates May: 3 or 17 June: 7 or 21 July: 19
Spouse Welcome 9:00 am-10:30 am virtual Bus Tour 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
May 18 0800-1600
third Friday of the month / 1- 4 p.m.
May 26
2 pm - 3:30 pm
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04/28/21 1pm-3pm 05/26/21 1pm-3pm 06/23/21 1pm-3pm
VA Benefits Advisors are available to provide remote One-On-One Assistance sessions via phone or email (don’t send attachments). They can answer questions, explain benefits, and connect service members, Veterans, and loved ones to helpful resources. Contact one of the below remote VA Benefits Advisors supporting your installation to get started! Please do not send any personally identifiable information (PII) or protected health information (PHI), including medical records, social security numbers, driver’s license information, education and employment history, passport information, DD Form 214, to VA Benefits Advisors. Remote VA Benefits Advisor Contact Sheet Name
Phone
Email (Don’t send attachments)
Ronnie Ferrell (Active Duty) Active Duty Site Lead
571-461-8607
ronnie.ferrell.ctr@vatap.calibresys.com
Anthony Engkilterra (Demob) Senior VA Benefits Advisor
571-461-8495
A.Engkilterra.ctr@vatap.calibresys.com
Esequiel Valadez (Demob) Demob Site Lead
571-461-8724
esequiel.valadez.ctr@vatap.calibresys.com
In the rare instance you have difficulty contacting a remote VA Benefits Advisor on this list directly or are reaching out after normal business hours (0730 – 1630 local time), please leave a voicemail with your contact information. All voicemails will be returned within 24 hours.
Remote Hours: 0730-1630 Monday through Friday
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