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JUNE - JULY MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
J O I N T                      B A S E                     S A N                  A N T O N I O
  MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS
                      JUNE  - JULY
                 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Deployment Readiness • Federal Voting Assistance • Employment Assistance • Financial Readiness • Volunteer Opportunities
• Family Life • Work Life • Relocation Readiness • Unit Family Readiness • Team Building • Military & Family Life Counselors •
Resiliency • Exceptional Family Members • Information & Referral • Armed Forces Action Plan• Transition Assistance • Survivor

Benefit Services • Casualty Assistance • Professional Development • Federal Voting Assistance • Volunteer Opportunities
• Financial Readiness • Work Life • Military & Family Life Counselors • Unit Family Readiness • Transition Assistance •

                          THREE LOCATIONS TO SERVE JBSA
        FORT SAM HOUSTON - LACKLAND - RANDOLPH
JUNE - JULY MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
JBSA-MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SERVICES                                                                                                                     Modified Services &
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Military & Family Readiness (M&FR) is dedicated to
providing a full range of quality programs and services that promote self-reliance, mission
readiness, resiliency and ease adaptation into the military way of life.
                                                                                                                                                                 Operational Status
We offer a variety of classes, trainings, and workshops that promote, educate, and facilitate
readiness and resiliency:                                                                                                                      Virtual Services & Appointments
                                                                                                                             To help mitigate possible resurgence of COVID-19, we’re continuing a full menu of virtual
        Air Force Aid Society                                  Unit Family Readiness
        Air Force Families Forever                             Military & Family Life Counselors                             services. As of June 1, 2020 the JBSA-M&FRC will begin modified in-person services in
        Armed Forces Action Plan                               Military Family Team Building                                 accordance with social distancing precautions. Appointments are encouraged for face-
        Casualty Assistance                                    Personal & Work Life                                          to-face interactions. Some services may not be immediately available on a walk-in basis.
        Deployment Readiness                                   Relocation Services
        Employment & Career Development                        Resiliency Training
        Exceptional Family Member Program                      Survivor Benefit Services
        Financial Readiness                                    Transition Assistance Program
        Heart Link                                             Volunteer Opportunities
        Hearts Apart                                           Warriors in Transition
        Information & Referral                                 Voting Assistance Program                                                           FACE COVERING                   KEEP 6 FT SOCIAL                 TEMPERATURE
                                                                                                                                                   REQUIRED                        DISTANCE                         CHECKS
Regardless of specific duty station location, patrons assigned to JBSA can attend trainings
and utilize the services offered at all three locations. For more information about a                                                  Before planning a visit, call to confirm operational status.
program or service, call:                                                                                                     Registration is highly encouraged as the status of our services may change. All registered
               (FSH)                                  (LAK)                                  (RAN)                            participants will be notified of any schedule changes or cancellations.
     JBSA-Fort Sam Houston                       JBSA-Lackland                          JBSA-Randolph
    (210) 221-2705 or 221-2418                    (210) 671-3722                         (210) 652-5321                              Fort Sam Houston                               JBSA-Lackland                              JBSA-Randolph
                                                                                                                                 (210) 221-2705 or 221-2418                          (210) 671-3722                             (210) 652-5321
Briefings for groups, units, or one-on-one consultations are available by request. Programs                                 usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.mfrc@mail.mil                   802fss.fsfr@us.af.mil                     Randolphmfrc@us.af.mil
and events are subject to change. Some services are based on the number of participants
and require a minimum number in order to be effective. If the minimum is not met, the                                        A phased approach for reopening is expected and our operational status will continue to
class may be canceled or rescheduled. Other services may be limited due to seating or                                        change based on information from public health officials and in alignment with national,
space. To ensure availability, call to sign up.                                                                              state, city, and higher headquarters public health guidance. For up to date information
                                                                                                                             regarding JBSA operations, visit www.jbsa.mil/coronavirus.
All services provided by JBSA-M&FR are open to all branches of the military, Active Duty
Military and their families, Reservists, Coast Guard, National Guard , Retirees, Surviving
Spouses, DoD civilian employees (APF and NAF), and DoD contracted employees, unless                                          HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS, & CLOSURES
otherwise stated.
                                                                                                                            June 2020                                                          July 2020
                                                                                                                            National Safety Month                                              Month of the Military Consumer
                                                                                                                            14       Army Birthday                                             3        Independence Day Observed
                                                                                                                            23       Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday                                         (All Centers Closed)
                                                                                                                            27       PTSD Awareness Day                                        4            Independence Day
                                                                                                                            23       Army Reserve Birthday                                     6            AETC Family Day/Army Training Day
                                                                                                                                                                                                            (All Centers Closed)
                                                                                                                                                                                               25           National Hire a Veteran Day
                                                                                                                                                                                               26           Americans with Disabilities Act Day
  JBSA-Fort Sam Houston                          JBSA-LACKLAND                             JBSA-RANDOLPH                    This is a bi-monthly publication produced by the 802d Force Support Squadron (FSS), JBSA-Military & Family Readiness. Although every
      Mon-Fri 7 AM-4:30 PM                    Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:30 PM                   Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:30 PM             effort is made to publish accurate information, classes and guest speakers are subject to change due to unforeseeable circumstances.
Closed: 1st & 3rd Thursday 1-4:30 PM,   Closed: 1st & 3rd Thursday 12:30-4:30 PM,   Closed: 1st & 3rd Thursday 2-4:30 PM,   Some services require a minimum number of attendees in order to be effective. If the minimum is not met, the class may be canceled
Federal Holidays & AETC Family days       Federal Holidays & AETC Family days       Federal Holidays & AETC Family days     or rescheduled. Other services may be limited in size due to classroom space. To ensure availability, call to register.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE-JULY 2020                                                                                EVENT
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                               JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS
                                                                                                                                             Military Spouse Q&A: Freelance                                 5                 --         p. 16   JBSA-LAK
             EVENT                                                   JUNE     JULY        PAGE LOCATION

                                                                                                             EMPLOYMENT
                                                                                                                                             Salary Negotiation                                             5                 --         p. 23   JBSA-RAN
             Immigration & Citizenship                                23        28        p. 7    JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                                             USAJOBS Navigation & Federal Resume                            3                  1         p. 9    JBSA-FSH
             Newcomer’s Orientation                                  8, 22     13, 27     p. 22   JBSA-RAN
                                                                                                                                             USAJOBS Navigation & Federal Resume                            --                28         p. 16   JBSA-LAK
             Newcomer’s Orientation                                  3, 17   15, 22, 29   p. 15   JBSA-LAK
                                                                                                                                             USAJOBS Navigation & Federal Resume                           25                 30         p. 23   JBSA-RAN
             Newcomer’s Orientation                                  5, 19      17        p. 7    JBSA-FSH
RELOCATION

                                                                                                                                             Your Pathways to Employment                                   M              13, 20, 27     p. 8    JBSA-FSH
             Newly Assigned CC/CCC/CCF                                9         21        p. 15   JBSA-LAK
             Newly Assigned CC/CCC/CCF                                2          7        p. 22   JBSA-RAN
                                                                                                                                             Individualized Initial Counseling                       Call to Register   Call to Register p. 24   JBSA-RAN
             Officer/Enlisted First Duty Station Equal Opportunity   8, 22     13, 27     p. 22   JBSA-RAN
             Briefing                                                                                                                        Individualized Initial Counseling                            M-F                M-F         p. 9    JBSA-FSH
             Smooth Move Relocation                                   11         --       p. 22   JBSA-RAN                                   Individualized Initial Counseling                       Call to Register   Call to Register p. 16   JBSA-LAK
             Plan My Move - Smooth Move Relocation                    30         7        p. 15   JBSA-LAK                                   Pre-Separation Counseling                                  3, 10, 24          8, 15, 29     p. 24   JBSA-RAN
             Trails & Tales Guided Tour                               --        10        p. 7    JBSA-FSH                                   Pre-Separation Counseling                                    5, 29               22         p. 9    JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                                             Pre-Separation Counseling: Separation                        4, 18              2, 16       p. 17   JBSA-LAK
             Build A Budget                                           11         --       p. 15   JBSA-LAK                                   Pre-Separation Counseling: Retirement                      2, 16, 30             14         p. 17   JBSA-LAK
             Car Buying                                               --        23        p. 16   JBSA-LAK                                   Managing Your Education (3-day)                               1-3               6-8         p. 10   JBSA-FSH

                                                                                                             TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
             Debt & Credit Management                                 22        27        p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   Managing Your Education (2-day)                             24-25              15-16        p. 24   JBSA-RAN
             Develop Your Spending Plan                               --        14        p. 23   JBSA-RAN                                   Department of Labor: Vocational Trng Workshop (2-day)        10-11              1-2         p. 10   JBSA-FSH
             Divorce & Financial Impacts                              22        27        p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   Department of Labor: Vocational Trng Workshop (2-day)       25-26                --         p. 17   JBSA-LAK
             Dream Big, Plan Now                                      25         --       p. 23   JBSA-RAN                                   Department of Labor: Vocational Trng Workshop (2-day)          --              23-24        p. 25   JBSA-RAN
             Financial Readiness Overview                            9, 23    14, 28      p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   Department of Labor: Employment Workshop (2-day)         18-19, 25-26       16-17, 30-31    p. 10   JBSA-FSH
             First Baby Financial Readiness                           16        21        p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   Department of Labor: Employment Workshop (2-day)               --              16-17        p. 25   JBSA-RAN
             Home Sweet Home: Home-Buying Strategies                  25         --       p. 15   JBSA-LAK                                   Boots to Business (2-day)                                     1-2                --         p. 17   JBSA-LAK
FINANCE

             Home Sweet Home: Home-Buying Strategies                  --        23        p. 23   JBSA-RAN                                   Boots to Business (2-day)                                      --               7-8         p. 25   JBSA-RAN
             How to Budget                                           9, 23    14, 28      p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   TAP Workshop (3-day)                                         15-17             20-22        p. 24   JBSA-RAN
             Marriage: Managing Finances Together                     15        20        p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   TAP Workshop (3-day) Separation                              15-17             27-29        p. 10   JBSA-FSH
             Officer First Duty Station Financial Training            10         8        p. 15   JBSA-LAK                                   TAP Workshop (3-day) Retirement                             22-24              13-15        p. 10   JBSA-FSH
             Officer First Duty Station Financial Training            23         --       p. 22   JBSA-RAN                                   TAP Workshop (3-day) Separation                             22-24              27-29        p. 17   JBSA-LAK
             Promotions & Strategic Financial Plans                   8         13        p. 7    JBSA-FSH                                   TAP Workshop (3-day) Retirement                              8-10              20-23        p. 17   JBSA-LAK
             Social Security & You                                    25         --       p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   Troops to Teachers                                             8                 16         p. 10   JBSA-FSH
             Saving For The Holidays                                  --         9        p. 16   JBSA-LAK                                   VA Benefits & Services                                        24                 29         p. 17   JBSA-LAK
             Thrift Savings Plan                                      10         8        p. 8    JBSA-FSH                                   VA Benefits & Services                                        26                 31         p. 24   JBSA-RAN
             Wise Investment Strategy                                 9          --       p. 22   JBSA-RAN                                   VA Community Relations                                         --                17         p. 25   JBSA-RAN
                                                                                                                                             VA Vet Centers                                                18                 --         p. 24   JBSA-RAN
             Basic Resume Writing                                     --        21        p. 24   JBSA-RAN
EMPLOYMENT

             General Resume Writing                                   --        14        p. 16   JBSA-LAK                                   Applied Behavior Analysis Parent Training 101                  --                30         p. 18   JBSA-LAK
             General Resume Writing                                   10         8        p. 9    JBSA-FSH                                   EFMP Orientation                                             8, 22             13, 27       p. 26   JBSA-RAN
                                                                                                             EFMP

             Interviewing Skills                                      12         --       p. 23   JBSA-RAN                                   EFMP Support Group                                           2, 16              7, 21       p. 11   JBSA-FSH
             Interviewing Skills                                      17        15        p. 9    JBSA-FSH                                   EFMP: What Does it Mean to Me?                                 --                23         p. 11   JBSA-FSH
EVENT                                               JUNE        JULY     PAGE LOCATION

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                               Special Education/ IEP
                               Lunch & Learn
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                                                                                      18
                                                                                                21
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                                                                                                        p. 26
                                                                                                        p. 11
                                                                                                                JBSA-RAN
                                                                                                                JBSA-FSH
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EFMP

                               Equestrian Camp                                      23-25        --     p. 11   JBSA-FSH
                               Navigating EFMP                                        25         --     p. 18   JBSA-LAK
                                                                                                                           INFORMATION & REFERRAL                             agencies throughout the community are
                                                                                                                                                                              on site to share information.
                               Adoption & Foster Care Seminar                         --        30      p. 19   JBSA-LAK
                                                                                                                           JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797
PERSONAL, FAMILY & WORK LIFE

                               Briefer Trainer Course (BTC)                           16         8      p. 13   JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                           (210) 221-2705 or 221-2418                         TRAILS & TALES GUIDED TOUR
                                                                                                                           Information & Referral helps DoD ID                July 10                              8-11 a.m.
                               Bundles for Babies                                     5         31      p. 26   JBSA-RAN   cardholders and their families connect             Located in the heart of San Antonio, Fort
                               Bundles for Babies                                     --        17      p. 19   JBSA-LAK   with the right resources to meet their             Sam Houston hosts the most extensive
                                                                                                                           specific needs on JBSA or within the local         collection of historic buildings in the
                               Car Seat 101                                           9         14      p. 12   JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                           community.                                         Department of Defense! Join us for a
                               Conversational Corner                                12, 26     10, 24   p. 12   JBSA-FSH                                                      guided tour to learn about its rich history.
                               Four Lenses Temperament Discovery                      --        22      p. 19   JBSA-LAK                                                      Seating is limited; registration required.
                               Live Nutritional Cooking Class
                               Role Reversal: Caring for those who cared for you
                                                                                      24
                                                                                      30
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                                                                                                        p. 12
                                                                                                        p. 19
                                                                                                                JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                JBSA-LAK   RELOCATION ASSISTANCE                              IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP
                                                                                                                                                                              June 23 & July 28              9 a.m. to Noon
                               Unit Voting Assistance Officer Training (UVAO)         16         --     p. 20   JBSA-LAK   JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797                       Meet with a Citizenship & Immigration
                               Unit Voting Assistance Officer Training (UVAO)         --        30      p. 27   JBSA-RAN   (210) 221-2705                                     Service Officer (USCIS) for assistance with
                                                                                                                           Reduce or eliminate problems arising               applications. Registration is not required.
VOLUNTEER

                                                                                                                           due to frequent moves with specialized
                               Volunteering 101                                     9, 23      7, 21    p. 13   JBSA-FSH   services such as individual or group
                                                                                                                           counseling; sponsorship and pre-arrival
                               R.E.A.L. Command Team Training                         2          7      p. 12   JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                           information; mandatory overseas briefings
                                                                                                                           and post-move orientations; lending
                                                                                                                                                                              FINANCIAL READINESS
                               R.E.A.L. FRL & FRSA Training                           23         --     p. 12   JBSA-FSH   closet; and immigration services. Call for
                                                                                                                                                                              JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797
UNIT FAMILY READINESS

                               R.E.A.L. Fund Custodian Training                       --        29      p. 12   JBSA-FSH   more information or to sign up for a class.        (210) 221-2705
                               R.E.A.L. Key Contacts Training                         --        29      p. 12   JBSA-FSH
                                                                                                                                                                              Financial Readiness can assist with
                                                                                                                           LENDING CLOSET                                     developing an individual plan to achieve
                               R.E.A.L SFRG Leaders Training                          24         --     p. 12   JBSA-FSH                                                      financial goals. Specialized services
                                                                                                                           Monday-Friday              7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                               Key Spouse Initial Training                            10         --     p. 12   JBSA-FSH   Closed 1st & 3rd Thursday             1-4 p.m.     include money management, credit
                               Key Spouse Continuing Education                        --        21      p. 27   JBSA-RAN   The Lending Closet loans essential                 and financial planning, insurance and
                                                                                                                           household goods like kitchen equipment,            consumer issues, and information on
                               Key Spouse Continuing Education                        17         --     p. 13   JBSA-FSH                                                      emergency assistance. Call for more
                                                                                                                           sleeping mats, irons, and more, while
                               Key Spouse Refresher Training                          17         --     p. 12   JBSA-FSH   you’re in transit. Permanent party,                information or to register.
                               Key Spouse Refresher Training                          --        21      p. 26   JBSA-RAN   technical school students, TDY, and
                                                                                                                           civilians may borrow items up to 30 days.          PROMOTIONS & STRATEGIC
                               Pre-Deployment Briefing                             2, 16, 30   14, 28   p. 27   JBSA-RAN
                                                                                                                           A copy of your orders is needed.                   FINANCIAL PLANS
                                                                                                                                                                              June 8 & July 13                     1-2 p.m.
DEPLOYMENT

                               Pre-Deployment Briefing                                Tu        Tu      p. 19   JBSA-LAK                                                      You worked hard for that promotion,
                                                                                                                           NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION
                               Pre-Deployment Resiliency                              Th        Th      p. 13   JBSA-FSH   June 5, 19 & July 17           8 a.m. to Noon      shouldn’t you do the same for your
                                                                                                                           A mandatory in-processing brief for all            financial future? Discover tips to help
                               Post-Deployment Reunion & Reintegration                M         M       p. 19   JBSA-LAK
                                                                                                                           military and civilian personnel newly              make the most of your new financial
                               Post-Deployment Reintegration                          Tu        Tu      p. 27   JBSA-RAN   assigned to JBSA, family members                   opportunity like setting up spending goals,
                               Post-Deployment Resiliency                             Th        Th      p. 13   JBSA-FSH   welcome. Service members must                      reducing excessive debt, growing your
                                                                                                                           coordinate attendance with their Unit              retirement, and more.
                                                                                                                           Personnel. Patrons must sign in and be
                               Quarterly Casualty Notification Officer Training       --        10      p. 18   JBSA-LAK
CAR

                                                                                                                           seated by 7:50 a.m. Representatives from

                                                                                                                           www.jbsa.mil/Resources/Military-Family-Readiness                                  JBSA-FSH M&FRC          7
FINANCIAL READINESS OVERVIEW                     DEBT & CREDIT MANAGEMENT                               local resources, services, and workshops
                                                                                                                                                                                   TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON
                        June 9, 23 & July 14, 28        9-9:30 a.m.      June 22 & July 27                  9-11 a.m.           that best support your employment goals.
                        Get acquainted with financial wellness
                        classes and services offered by M&FR,
                                                                         Learn how credit scores are calculated,
                                                                         key factors to improve your score, and                    - FIND THE JOB YOU WANT -                       PROGRAM (TAP)/SOLDIER
                        and discover resources that can help now
                        and in the future.
                                                                         discuss associated costs.
                                                                                                                                USAJOBS NAVIGATION &
                                                                                                                                                                                   FOR LIFE
                                                                         DIVORCE & FINANCIAL IMPACTS                            FEDERAL RESUME                                     JBSA-FSH • Soldier for Life, Bldg.
                        HOW TO BUDGET                                    June 22 & July 27                   1-2 p.m.           June 3 & July 1                    9-11 a.m.       2264, Ste. 102 (210) 221-1213
                        June 9, 23 & July 14, 28       9:30-11:30 a.m.   Review financial topics to help navigate               This hands-on class will navigate you              TAP is a mandatory program for all service
                        Participate in this hands-on, guided             the process, such as establishing a                    through the USAJOBS website and                    members separating or retiring out of the
                        process to learn how to create a spending        spending plan based on new potential                   show how to set custom notifications.              military and must begin no later than 365
                        plan worksheet. Attendees must bring a           expenses and income, updating all                      Learn how to interpret federal vacancy             days prior to their transition. The program
                        copy of their current LES, spouse’s income       account beneficiaries, reshaping                       announcements and create a detailed                provides training opportunities, and
                        information (if applicable), a list of monthly   retirement funds, and more.                            federal resume.                                    information to help service members meet
                        expenses, and debt information such as                                                                                                                     their post-military goals. Services include
                        the total balance owed, monthly payment,                                                                GENERAL RESUME WRITING                             self-assessment tools, pre-separation
                                                                         SOCIAL SECURITY & YOU
                        and annual percentage rate (APR).                June 25                       9:30-11:30 a.m.          June 10 & July 8                   9-11 a.m.       counseling, benefits overview, job search
                                                                         Learn about changes to social security                 Learn different resume formats and                 training, resume review, career options,
                                                                                                                                which one to use while writing a non-              academic and educational guidance, and
                        THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN                              benefits and how it can affect your
                        June 10 & July 8                    9-11 a.m.    retirement. Facilitated by a subject matter            federal resume. Receive tips to help               more. Call to schedule an appointment or
                        Are you taking full advantage of your TSP?       expert in Social Security.                             adequately prepare a summary statement,            sign up.
                        Become familiar with contribution limits,                                                               employment history, and more.
                        tax-deferred investments, and rates of                                                                                                                             WE’RE MOVING THIS SUMMER!
                        return. Learn what options are available                                                                INTERVIEWING SKILLS                                The Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance
                        after separating from the military or civil
                        service.
                                                                         EMPLOYMENT READINESS                                   June 17 & July 15
                                                                                                                                Discover ways to prepare for a job
                                                                                                                                                                   9-11 a.m.       Program is planning to relocate
                                                                                                                                                                                   to a new building this
                                                                         JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797                           interview and make a lasting impression            summer. Keep an
                        MARRIAGE: MANAGING                               (210) 221-2418                                         — review topics like appropriate attire,           eye on our Facebook
                                                                         Employment Readiness helps patrons                     networking, salary negotiation, and the            page for details!
                        FINANCES TOGETHER                                improve essential skills needed to
                        June 15 & July 20                   1-2 p.m.                                                            importance of social media.
                        Marriage changes your financial situation;       secure employment in a competitive job                                                                    INDIVIDUALIZED INITIAL COUNSELING
                        developing a plan together is essential!         market. Services include job counseling,               LINKEDIN                                           Monday-Friday                     Call to Register
                        Get tips to help create a new household          resume writing assistance, educational                 June 24 & July 22                   9-11 a.m.      Those separating or retiring from active-
                        spending plan that works for both of you,        information, and more. Call for more                   Looking for a job? LinkedIn is a must for          duty must meet with a TAP counselor
                        review debts, credit reports and scores,         information or to reserve a seat.                      your social media toolbox! Learn about             to officially start the transition process.
                        discuss emergency funds, and more.                                                                      the benefits, how to create a professional         Service members will complete a personal
                                                                         MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM                        profile that showcases your abilities and          self-assessment to begin the development
                                                                         Meet with a career counselor from                      accomplishments.                                   of their Individual Transition Plan (ITP) to
                        FIRST BABY FINANCIAL PLANNING                                                                                                                              identify their unique needs and establish
                        June 16 & July 21                  9-11 a.m.     Workforce Solutions Alamo to learn about
                        There’s no doubt having a baby is exciting       employment opportunities for military                                                                     post-transition goals. This one-on-one
                        and expensive. Knowing about those               spouses. To schedule an appointment, call                                                                 counseling session must start no later
                        expenses before they occur and having            (210) 850-2152.                                                                                           than 365 days before their anticipated
                        a financial plan in place can help better                                                                                                                  separation or retirement date. This is the
                        prepare you and your family. Military            YOUR PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT                                                                               first step of the Transition process.
                        families who are planning for their first        Mondays (Not held July 6)          9-11 a.m.
                        child are encouraged to attend.                  Discover your path to employment by                                                                       PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING
                                                                         setting a foundation for success. Meet                                                                    June 5, 29 & July 22       9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m.
                                                                         with Workforce Solutions, Texas Workforce                                                                 This is the second step of the formal
                                                                         Commission, USO, NAF & Civilian                                                                           transition process. Pre-Separation
                                                                         Personnel, CSP, and M&FR to learn about                                                                   Counseling, just like Initial Counseling,
                                                                                                                                                                                   must start no later than 365 days
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before your transition date. Review               DOL VOCATIONAL TRAINING
                                                                                                                                 MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE                             group helps connect families to our
JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON
                        by-law information to include benefits,           WORKSHOP                                                                                                  special needs community to share ideas,
                        entitlements, and resources for
                        eligible transitioning service members.
                                                                          June 10-11 & July 1-2
                                                                          A 2-day workshop hosted by the
                                                                                                         8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                                                                                 COUNSELORS (MFLC)                                  challenges, and concerns, and discover
                                                                                                                                                                                    resources within the community.
                        Caregivers and spouses are encouraged             Department of Labor guides those                       JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797
                        to attend pre-separation counseling
                        with their service member. Prerequisite:
                                                                          pursuing career technical training. Discuss            (210) 421-9387                                     LUNCH & LEARN WITH EFMP
                                                                          different vocational fields and identify the           Military & Family Life Counselors help             SOCIAL SECURITY & SSI
                        Individualized Initial Counseling.                skills needed to develop an action plan for            service members, their families, and               June 18                    11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
                                                                          achieving career goals. Review accredited              significant others by discussing issues            Join us for a guest speaker from the
                        TAP WORKSHOP                                      training institutions and credentialing                from deployment and reintegration,                 Packard Law Firm to discuss Social
                        Separation: June 15-17 & July 27-29               programs. Subject to individual plans, this            marriage and relationships, stress and             Security and Supplemental Security
                        Retirement: June 22-24 & July 13-15               class may be required; prerequisite: TAP               anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and           Income benefits, eligibility, and how to
                        8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                               workshop.                                              other life concerns. Consultations are             apply.
                        This mandatory 3-day workshop                                                                            anonymous, with no records kept. Call to
                        provides a standardized core curriculum.          TROOPS TO TEACHERS                                     schedule an appointment; meetings may                   EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
                        Review common challenges, financial                                                                      be arranged off-site, after-hours, and on
                                                                          June 8 & July 16                Noon to 2 p.m.                                                                    WHAT DOES IT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      TO ME?
                                                                                                                                                                                            MEAN
                        planning, and VA benefits to help                 Eligible military personnel interested in              weekends.
                        service members depart career ready.              pursuing teaching as a second career
                        Facilitated by the Department of Labor,           review topics like education and licensing
                                                                                                                                                                                    EFMP: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ME?
                        Veterans Administration, and M&FR. After                                                                 PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR                       July 23                             2-4 p.m.
                                                                          requirements, employment leads,                        Personal Financial Counselors provide              Whether newly enrolled or curious about
                        completion, additional workshops aligned          counseling and placement, financial                    free financial counseling services to              the program, this class guides you in
                        with an individual’s post-transition plan         assistance, and more.                                  service members and their families.                understanding what an Exceptional Family
                        are offered. Prerequisite: Individualized
                                                                                                                                 Consultations are anonymous, with no               Member is, how to enroll in the program,
                        Initial Counseling & Pre-Separation
                        Counseling.                                       CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM                                  records kept. Some evening and weekend             where to find support, and more. Leaders
                                                                          The JBSA CSP provides transitioning                    times are available. To schedule a                 are encouraged to attend to review the
                                                                          service members opportunities to help                  consultation, call (210) 238-2407.                 program requirements and the resources
                        MANAGING YOUR EDUCATION                           turn their military skills into post-service                                                              available to their service members.
                        June 1-3 & July 6-8            8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   careers. Connecting with apprenticeships,
                        This 3-day track helps service members
                                                                                                                                 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY
                                                                          participate in internships, and complete                                                                  EQUESTRIAN CAMP
                        achieve academic success by reviewing             certification trainings during your final
                        credit transfers, researching schools,                                                                                                                      June 23-25                      9 a.m. to Noon
                        exploring financial aid assistance,
                        providing vocational education
                                                                          180 days of active duty service. Currently,
                                                                          opportunities have been coordinated                    MEMBER PROGRAM                                     EFMP youth, ages 6-14, receive the full
                                                                                                                                                                                    Equestrian experience of therapeutic
                        counseling, and more. Subject to
                                                                          with AACOG Law Enforcement Academy,
                                                                          Accenture, CPS Energy, the Exchange,
                                                                                                                                 JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797                       horseback riding. Campers will learn
                        individual plans, this class may be               Hiring Our Heroes corporate fellowship                 (210) 221-2705                                     horsemanship and etiquette, how to brush
                        required; prerequisite: TAP workshop.                                                                    EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program             and care for a horse and an opportunity
                                                                          and training, HOLT CAT, Microsoft Systems                                                                 to ride in the arena. Families attend a one-
                                                                          Academy, Onward to Opportunity,                        that assists service members and their
                        DOL EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP                                                                                  families with special, physical, emotional,        on-one orientation before camp begins.
                                                                          Rackspace, Southwest Research Institute,                                                                  Registration is required, and space is
                        Separation: June 18-19 & July 16-17                                                                      developmental, or intellectual needs.
                                                                          United Health Group, and Veterans                                                                         limited.
                        Retirement: June 25-26 & July 30-31                                                                      EFMP works with military and civilian
                                                                          Affairs. Service members may also seek
                        8 a.m. to 4 p.m.                                                                                         agencies to provide comprehensive
                                                                          independent opportunities. For more
                        A 2-day workshop hosted by the                                                                           and coordinated medical, educational,
                                                                          information, call (210) 221-1672 or email
                        Department of Labor provides information
                        to say current in a competitive job market
                                                                          usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.career-skills-program@
                                                                          mail.mil.
                                                                                                                                 housing, and community support; and
                                                                                                                                 personnel services. Call for details or to         PERSONAL & WORK LIFE
                        by reviewing emerging technology
                        for networking and searching for
                                                                                                                                 register.                                          JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797
                        employment. Learn how to build an                                                                                                                           (210) 221-2418
                        effective resume and brush up on up on                                                                   EFMP SUPPORT GROUP                                 Personal & Work Life collaborates
                                                                                                                                 June 2, 16 & July 7, 21      12:30-1:30 p.m.       with many helping agencies to
                        interviewing skills. Subject to individual
                                                                                                                                 Caring for a special needs family member           provide education and promote family
                        plans, this class may be required;
                                                                                                                                 can be challenging, whether it is a spouse         preparedness through readiness support.
                        prerequisite: TAP workshop.
                                                                                                                                 or a child. This brown-bag support                 Call to register for a class.
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                        TEXAS WIC                                         operations and learn about roles, funding              brush up on program requirements,                  the community, rules and regulations for

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON
                        The national Supplemental Nutrition               basics, volunteer management, and                      roles, responsibilities, best practices, and       volunteering on a military installation, and
                        Program for Women, Infants and Children           recruiting concepts.                                   participate in a Q&A session.                      how to register and navigate the Volunteer
                        (WIC) provides support to expecting                                                                                                                         Management Information System.
                        parents from pregnancy to delivery to             R.E.A.L. FRL & FRSA TRAINING                           KEY SPOUSE CONTINUING EDUCATION
                        raising a child to 5 years of age. Meet           June 23                  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.        June 17                       10 a.m. to Noon
                        with a clerk, Licensed Vocational Nurse,
                        or Nutritionist every 1st Tuesday and
                                                                          The Family Readiness Liaison and Family
                                                                          Readiness Support Assistant learn how
                                                                                                                                 Quarterly professional development
                                                                                                                                 trainings are offered to Key Spouses and           DEPLOYMENT READINESS
                        3rd Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.            their role assists the command and                     Key Spouse Mentors to learn about new              JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797
                        to learn about nutrition, breastfeeding,          volunteers. Discuss leadership and                     resources and maintain skills.
                        counseling services, and more. Open to            volunteer management, communication                                                                       (210) 221-2418
                        all JBSA patrons. Call (210) 674-7739 to          tips, SFRG non-mission essential activities,                                                              Deployment Readiness offers workshops,
                        schedule an appointment. WIC is an equal          and resources.                                                                                            briefings, and support groups to enhance
                        opportunity program.                                                                                     MILITARY FAMILY TEAM                               mission preparedness and self-reliance
                                                                                                                                                                                    throughout the phases of a deployment
                        LIVE NUTRITIONAL COOKING CLASS
                                                                          R.E.A.L. SFRG LEADERS TRAINING
                                                                          June 24                            9-11 a.m.           BUILDING (MFTB)                                    cycle. Unit Family Readiness services are
                                                                                                                                                                                    found under the Personal & Work Life
                        June 24 & July 29                     9-11 a.m.   Soldier & Family Readiness Group                       JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797                       section.
                        Looking for some new healthy cooking              Leaders review roles, expectations, and
                        ideas? A certified dietitian will offer a live    responsibilities within the SFRG and
                                                                                                                                 (210) 221-2418
                        demonstration                                     Command, as well as how to set-up,                     MFTB is about mission readiness and                PRE-DEPLOYMENT RESILIENCY
                        showing how                                       maintain, and handle challenges.                       family readiness. It helps service members         Thursdays                           8-10 a.m.
                        to make some                                                                                             grow as leaders and teaches families how           Explore common realities and challenges
                        quick, easy, and                                                                                         to adapt and embrace challenges. Open to           encountered before and during a
                                                                          R.E.A.L. KEY CONTACTS TRAINING                         all DoD cardholders on JBSA. Unit training         deployment. Review resources and tools
                        tasty recipes.                                    July 29                           9-11 a.m.            available by request.                              that assist with the different phases of
                                                                          All SFRG Key Contacts must attend this                                                                    deployment.
                                                                          training. Discuss roles and responsibilities,
                        CAR SEAT 101                                      learn how to address potential issues, and             BRIEFER TRAINING COURSE
                                                                                                                                 June 16 & July 8              8 a.m. to 4 p.m.     POST-DEPLOYMENT RESILIENCY
                        June 9 & July 14                     9-11 a.m.    identify resources.
                                                                                                                                 Whether providing a desk-side briefing             Thursdays                      10 a.m. to Noon
                        Forward and rear-facing, tether straps,
                                                                                                                                 to a commander or tasked to present                Discuss reintegration back into home life
                        hooks, and anchors - there are many               R.E.A.L. FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING                       information to a diverse audience, this            and learn about resources to help with
                        aspects to consider when installing a car         July 29                               1-3 p.m.         professional development course is                 associated stressors. Develop positive
                        seat and making adjustments for growth.           Current and incoming SFRG Fund                         designed to address how to prepare for             relationship skills and build on existing
                        Review different types of car seats and           Custodians are required to attend                      and present an elective briefing.                  skills.
                        essential seat installation tips to help keep     this training to review regulations for
                        your child safe. Afterwards, sign-up for the      managing informal funds and fundraising.
                        Car Seat Safety Clinic to have your car
                        seat checked by a Child Passenger Safety
                        Technician and Senior Checker.
                                                                          KEY SPOUSE INITIAL TRAINING                            VOLUNTEER SERVICES                                 FEDERAL VOTING
                                                                          June 10                    8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
                                                                          This is mandatory for all newly appointed              JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797                       ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
                        CONVERSATIONAL CORNER                             Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors                     (210) 221-2705                                     JBSA-FSH • M&FRC, Bldg. 2797
                        June 12, 26 & July 10, 24        9-10:30 a.m.     who have not received the initial training             Volunteers support the military and the
                        Pour a cut of coffee, pull up a chair, and        from their previous location. Review the               community in a variety of capacities               (210) 221-8683
                        grab a laptop or cellphone to join us for a       8 core modules in the standard Air Force               such as coaches, office assistants, SFRG           The Federal Voting Assistance Program
                        conversation. Topics will cover a range of        Key Spouse training curriculum, roles, and             leaders, program assistants, and more.             provides information and guidance to
                        subjects open to diverse perspectives and         responsibilities.                                      Volunteer Services coordinates with                service members, their families, and all
                        experiences.                                                                                             the community to connect patrons with              other U.S. civilian DoD employees, by
                                                                                                                                 volunteer opportunities. Call for details.         contributing to a better understanding of
                                                                          KEY SPOUSE REFRESHER                                                                                      voter rights and absentee voting. For more
                        R.E.A.L. COMMAND TEAM TRAINING                    June 17                              9-10 a.m.                                                            information, email usaf.jbsa.502-abw.
                        June 2 & July 7                 9-11 a.m.         Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors                     VOLUNTEERING 101
                        Commanders and First Sergeants review                                                                    June 9, 23 & July 7, 21           1-3 p.m.         mbx.502-fss-votingassistance@mail.mil.
                                                                          who have completed the mandatory
                        Soldier & Family Readiness Group                  initial training from a previous location              Learn about volunteer opportunities in
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INFORMATION & REFERRAL                                     PLAN MY MOVE
JBSA-LACKLAND

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                JBSA-LACKLAND
                JBSA-LACKLAND                                                                                              JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249
                                                                                                                           (210) 671-3722
                                                                                                                                                                              SMOOTH MOVE RELOCATION
                                                                                                                                                                              June 30 & July 7             10 a.m. to Noon
                                                                                                                           Information & Referral help patrons                This brief targets E-4 and below, and
                                                                                                                           connect with the right resources to meet           personnel with overseas

                                                  Modified Services &                                                      their specific needs on JBSA or within the         assignments. Open to all
                                                                                                                           local community.                                   ranks and their family
                                                                                                                                                                              members. Active duty will be

                                                  Operational Status
                                                                                                                                                                              cleared from the Virtual
                                                                                                                                                                              Out-Processing
                                                                                                                           RELOCATION ASSISTANCE                              checklist.

                                                                                                                           JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249
                            Virtual Services & Appointments                                                                (210) 671-3722
                                                                                                                           Relocation Assistance is available to              FINANCIAL READINESS
                   To help mitigate possible resurgence of COVID-19, we’re continuing a                                    service members and their families                 JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249
                                                                                                                           through the process of a permanent
                   full menu of virtual services. As of June 1, 2020 the JBSA-M&FRC will                                   change of station (PCS). Take charge of            (210) 671-3722
                   begin modified in-person services in accordance with social distancing                                  your PCS by visiting Plan My Move at               Financial Readiness provides resources,
                                                                                                                           installations.militaryonesource.mil                information, and addresses money
                   precautions. Appointments are encouraged for face-to-face interactions.                                 to learn about entitlements, benefits,             management issues ranging from basic
                   Some services may not be immediately available on a walk-in basis.                                      planning tools, and more. Call for more            budgeting to long-term investment
                                                                                                                           information or to register for a class.            planning, and debt reduction. Individual
                                                                                                                                                                              and group briefings are available. Call to
                                                                                                                                                                              register.
                                                                                                                           NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION
                                                                                                                           June 3, 17 & July 15, 22, 29
                                                                                                                           7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.                            BUILD A BUDGET
                                                                                                                           A mandatory in-processing briefing for all         June 11                         10-11:30 a.m.
                                                                                                                           service members new to JBSA. Coordinate            Building a budget and spending plan
                                     FACE COVERING        KEEP 6 FT SOCIAL                                                                                                    can help identify signs of impending
                                                                                       TEMPERATURE                         with your Unit Personnel Coordinator or
                                     REQUIRED             DISTANCE                                                                                                            financial challenges. Learn how to create
                                                                                       CHECKS                              Commander Support Element to schedule
                                                                                                                           your orientation. Held at Mitchell Hall,           an effective plan that integrates income,
                                                                                                                           Bldg. 2300.                                        savings, expenses, and debt.
                       Before planning a visit, call to confirm operational status.
                        Registration is highly encouraged as the status of our services may change. All                                                                       HOME SWEET HOME:
                                                                                                                           NEWLY ASSIGNED COMMANDERS &
                       registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes or cancellations.                  FIRST SERGEANTS BRIEFING                           HOME-BUYING STRATEGIES
                                                                                                                           June 9 & July 21                 8-11:15 a.m.      June 25                      10 a.m. to Noon
                         Fort Sam Houston                JBSA-Lackland                        JBSA-Randolph                Newly assigned Commanders,                         Increase your home-buying knowledge by
                     (210) 221-2705 or 221-2418           (210) 671-3722                       (210) 652-5321              Command Chiefs, and First Sergeants:               examining how much you can afford, tips
                usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.mfrc@mail.mil    802fss.fsfr@us.af.mil               Randolphmfrc@us.af.mil          this mandatory briefing satisfies AFI              for choosing a real estate agent, reviewing
                                                                                                                           requirements while introducing key                 mortgage and VA loan options, and more.
                                                                                                                           personnel from installation support
                                                                                                                           agencies such as Family Advocacy,                  OFFICER FIRST DUTY STATION
                   A phased approach for reopening is expected and our operational status                                  Military & Family Readiness, and Sexual            MANDATORY FINANCIAL TRAINING
                   will continue to change based on information from public health officials                               Assault Prevention Response.                       June 10 & July 8                 9 a.m. to Noon
                                                                                                                                                                              Mandatory for all non-prior enlisted
                   and in alignment with national, state, city, and higher headquarters public                                                                                officers serving at their first duty station
                   health guidance. For up to date information regarding JBSA operations, visit                                                                               within 90 days of arrival—explore
                                                                                                                                                                              all aspects of finances to include
                   www.jbsa.mil/coronavirus.                                                                                                                                  pay, entitlements, insurance, credit
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                management, Thrift Savings Plan, and           GENERAL RESUME WRITING                                 PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING                          assistance. Register online at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           JBSA-LACKLAND
                more.                                          July 14                            1-3 p.m.            Separation: June 4, 18 & July 2, 16                https://sbavets.force.com. Subject to
                                                               Learn different resume formats and which               Retirement: June 2, 16, 30 & July 14               individual plans, this class may be
                                                               one to use while writing a non-federal                 8:30 a.m. to Noon                                  required; prerequisite: TAP workshop.
                SAVING FOR THE HOLIDAYS                        resume. Receive tips to help prepare a                 This is the second step of the formal
                July 9                         10-11:30 a.m.   professional summary, accomplishment                   transition process. Pre-Separation                 VA BENEFITS & SERVICES
                It’s easy to get carried away with             statements, and more.                                  Counseling, just like Initial Counseling,          June 24 & July 29           8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                overspending during the holidays, start                                                               must start no later than 365 days                  Those exempt from the mandatory 3-day
                planning now! Discover ways to save and        USAJOBS NAVIGATION &                                   before your transition date. Review                TAP workshop must attend a Veterans
                cut back, and avoid starting the new year      FEDERAL RESUME                                         by-law information to include benefits,            Administration stand-alone workshop.
                with new debt.                                 July 28                             1-3 p.m.           entitlements, and resources for                    Gain a better understanding of VA benefits
                                                               Become familiar with the USAJOBS                       eligible transitioning service members.            and programs. Critical areas covered
                                                               website and learn to interpret federal                 Caregivers and spouses are encouraged              include disability benefits, education
                CAR BUYING                                     vacancy announcements, target your                     to attend pre-separation counseling                and economic support, home loans,
                July 23                       10-11:30 a.m.    federal resume, and set email notifications.           with their service member. Prerequisite:           and healthcare options. Prerequisite:
                Review topics associated with purchasing                                                              Individualized Initial Counseling.                 Individualized Initial Counseling & Pre-
                a new or used car, avoid sales traps,                                                                                                                    Separation Counseling.

                                                               TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
                dealer scams, and predatory lending.                                                                  TAP WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                      Separation: June 22-24 & July 27-29                DOL VOCATIONAL TRAINING
                                                               PROGRAM (TAP)                                          Retirement: June 8-10 & July 20-23                 WORKSHOP
                EMPLOYMENT READINESS                           JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249
                                                                                                                      8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                      This mandatory 3-day workshop provides
                                                                                                                                                                         June 25-26                  8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                         A 2-day workshop hosted by the
                JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249                   (210) 671-3722                                         a standardized core curriculum. Review
                                                                                                                      common challenges, financial planning,
                                                                                                                                                                         Department of Labor guides those
                (210) 671-3722                                 TAP is a mandatory program for all service             and VA benefits to help service members
                                                                                                                                                                         pursuing career technical training. Discuss
                                                                                                                                                                         different vocational fields and identify the
                Employment assistance helps patrons            members separating or retiring out of the              depart career ready. Facilitated by
                                                               military and must begin no later than 365                                                                 skills needed to develop an action plan for
                build essential skills for locating and                                                               the Department of Labor, Veterans
                                                               days prior to their transition. The program                                                               achieving career goals. Review accredited
                securing employment. Services include                                                                 Administration, and M&FRC. After
                                                               provides training opportunities, and                                                                      training institutions and credentialing
                resume writing assistance and review, job                                                             completion, additional workshops aligned
                                                               information to help service members meet                                                                  programs. Subject to individual plans, this
                or career counseling, information on local                                                            with an individual’s post-transition plan
                                                               their post-military goals. Services include                                                               class may be required; prerequisite: TAP
                employment possibilities, and education                                                               are offered. Prerequisite: Individualized
                                                               self-assessment tools, pre-separation                                                                     workshop.
                and volunteer opportunities. Call to                                                                  Initial Counseling & Pre-Separation
                register.                                      counseling, benefits overview, job search              Counseling.
                                                               training, resume review, career options,
                MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
                Meet with a career counselor from
                                                               academic and educational guidance, and
                                                               more. Call to schedule an appointment or                                                                  SURVIVOR BENEFITS
                Workforce Solutions Alamo to learn about
                                                               sign up.                                                                                                  JBSA-LAK • Command Bldg. 5616
                employment opportunities for military                                                                                                                    (210) 671-3243, 671-3216, 671-3796
                spouses. To schedule an appointment, call      INDIVIDUALIZED INITIAL COUNSELING                                                                         The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) briefing
                (210) 850-2152.                                Call for Schedule Details & Appointments.              BOOTS TO BUSINESS
                                                                                                                                                                         is required by law for all retiring service
                                                               Service members begin their transition                 June 1-2                      8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                         members and their spouses no later than
                                                               process by completing a personal self-                 A 2-day entrepreneurial education
                MILITARY SPOUSE VIRTUAL Q&A:                                                                                                                             120 days prior to their approved retirement
                                                               assessment to identify post-transition                 track hosted by the Small Business
                FREELANCE                                                                                                                                                date. SBP Counselors make contact 180
                                                               goals and begin the development of their               Administration discusses opportunities
                June 5                           2-2:45 p.m.                                                                                                             days before the approved retirement
                                                               Individual Transition Plan (ITP). Those                and challenges of business ownership.
                Want more control over your professional                                                                                                                 date to ensure all service members are
                                                               separating or retiring from active-duty                Review opportunities and challenges
                life? Freelancing might be an attractive                                                                                                                 scheduled for this important briefing. Call
                                                               must complete this mandatory one-on-                   of business ownership; review steps
                path. Explore the pros and cons of                                                                                                                       for details or to schedule an appointment.
                                                               one counseling no later than 365 days                  for evaluating business concepts;
                freelance work, discover common                                                                       foundational knowledge for developing
                                                               before their anticipated separation or
                freelance careers, contract work,                                                                     a business plan; information on SBA
                                                               retirement date. This is the first step of the
                temporary contract work, and how to find                                                              resources available to help access
                                                               Transition process.
                freelance opportunities.                                                                              start-up capital; and additional technical
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                QUARTERLY CASUALTY NOTIFICATION                   NAVIGATING EFMP                                       preparedness through readiness support.            Facilitated by the Texas Department of

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             JBSA-LACKLAND
                OFFICER TRAINING                                  June 25                    Noon to 1:30 p.m.          Call to register for a class.                      Family and Protective Services and M&FR.
                July 10                           10-11:30 a.m.   Whether newly enrolled or curious                                                                        Held at the Gateway Club, Bldg. 2490.*This
                Review installation-specific training             about the program, this class guides you              ROLE REVERSAL: CARING FOR THOSE                    class may move to a virtual platform. Call
                to assist with the difficult duties of            in understanding the 3 arms of EFMP.                  WHO CARED FOR YOU                                  to confirm.
                delivering notifications to the Next              Review the specific roles each section                June 30                         9-11:30 a.m.
                of Kin. This training is required for all         plays and how they can help your family.              Learn about available resources to help
                unit commanders, standby CNO’s, and
                recommended for all FGOs. Held at MPF,
                                                                  Learn who qualifies as an exceptional
                                                                  family member, how to enroll or disenroll,
                                                                                                                        with care for an aging parent, both long-
                                                                                                                        distance or locally. Representatives from          DEPLOYMENT READINESS
                Bldg. 5616.                                       benefits of the program, health care
                                                                  coverage, Respite Care, dependent
                                                                                                                        the Alamo Area Council of Governments,             JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249
                                                                                                                        Bexar Area Agency on Aging, and M&FR
                                                                  educational rights, and more.                         will provide information and tools to help
                                                                                                                                                                           (210) 671-3722
                                                                                                                        make informed choices on information on            Deployment Readiness helps service
                                                                                                                        humanitarian reassignments, secondary              members and their families prepare
                                                                  APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PARENT                                                                         for deployment through trainings and
                RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA                          TRAINING 101                                          dependency, cyber caregiving options,
                DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data,                                                                   stress management, TRICARE for life, and           support groups that assist with the unique
                                                                  July 30                     Noon to 1:30 p.m.
                or RED - no matter how you refer to it,                                                                 more.                                              challenges of a deployment cycle.
                                                                  Are you ready for a change? Guest
                it’s a vital part of your military personnel      speakers from the Clinical Services South
                records. If the unthinkable happens,              Texas Behavioral Institute use the science                                                               POST-DEPLOYMENT
                casualty personnel will look for names
                and addresses for notification. Updates
                should be made at least annually and
                                                                  of Applied Behavior Analysis to discover
                                                                  why behaviors occur and what they mean.
                                                                  Learn how to improve behaviors and skills
                                                                                                                        Bundles Babies                                     REUNION & REINTEGRATION
                                                                                                                                                                           Mondays (Not held July 6) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                           Required for all service members
                always upon life changes (new address,                                                                  BUNDLES FOR BABIES                                 returning from deployment; this training
                                                                  one step at a time.                                   July 17                      8:15 a.m. to Noon
                marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, and                                                                                                               covers reintegration into home life and
                                                                                                                        Information is provided on financial
                other changes in beneficiaries). It’s the                                                                                                                  provides resources to deal with associated
                                                                                                                        planning from conception to college,
                service member’s responsibility to keep it                                                                                                                 stressors. Spouses are highly encouraged
                current in vMPF. When was the last time
                you updated yours? For more information
                                                                  MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE                                support programs offered within the
                                                                                                                        community, and parenting skills. Active
                                                                                                                                                                           to attend. Briefings are held on the second
                                                                                                                                                                           floor of Logistics Readiness, Bldg. 5160.
                call (210) 671-3796, 671-3243, 671-3216 or
                email 802fss.fsrc@us.af.mil.
                                                                  COUNSELORS (MFLC)                                     duty expecting parents assigned to JBSA-
                                                                                                                        Lackland are encouraged to attend. At the
                                                                  JBSA-LAK • Command Bldg. 5616                         end of the class, patrons affiliated with the      PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING
                                                                                                                                                                           Tuesdays                2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
                                                                  (210) 984-1076                                        Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast
                                                                                                                        Guard will receive a gift, courtesy of the         All service members scheduled to deploy,
                                                                  Military & Family Life Counselors help                                                                   TDY longer than 30 days, or go on a
                                                                                                                        Air Force Aid Society.
                                                                  service members, their families, and                                                                     remote assignment are required to attend.
                                                                  significant others address issues from                                                                   Briefings are held on the second floor of
                                                                  deployment and reintegration, marriage                FOUR LENSES                                        Logistics Readiness, Bldg. 5160.
                                                                                                                        TEMPERAMENT DISCOVERY
                EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY                                and relationships, communication
                                                                  challenges, stress and anxiety, depression,           July 22                         9-11:30 a.m.

                MEMBER PROGRAM                                    grief and loss, and other daily life issues.
                                                                  Consultations are anonymous, with no
                                                                                                                        Learn to identify temperament styles and
                                                                                                                        how each one measures self-worth during
                JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249                      records kept.                                         this interactive workshop. Expose attitudes
                                                                                                                        and probable motivation behind behavior
                (210) 671-3722                                                                                          while learning how to identify natural
                EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program                                                                  talents, improve communication, and
                that works with military and civilian
                agencies to provide comprehensive and             PERSONAL & WORK LIFE                                  embrace diversity. Held at the Gateway
                                                                                                                        Club, Bldg. 2490.
                coordinated community support, housing,           JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249
                educational, medical, and personnel               (210) 671-3722                                        ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE SEMINAR
                services to active-duty personnel and             Personal & Work Life collaborates                     July 30                        9 a.m. to Noon
                their family members. Call for more               with many helping agencies to                         Review the adoption and foster care
                information.                                      provide education and promote family                  process, state and legal requirements,
                                                                                                                        benefits, DEERS enrollment, and more.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES
JBSA-LACKLAND

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                JBSA-RANDOLPH
                JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249                                                                            JBSA-RANDOLPH
                (210) 671-3722
                Volunteer Services provide volunteers                ARMED FORCES
                                                                                                                                                             Modified Services &
                with opportunities based on interest and
                agency needs. Volunteers support the
                military in a variety of capacities such

                                                                                                                                                             Operational Status
                as coaches, office assistants, program
                assistants, and more. Call to sign up or for
                information.

                FEDERAL VOTING                                                                                                       Virtual Services & Appointments
                ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                                 Service Members • Retirees • Teens
                                                                   • Military Spouses • Gold Star Families •
                                                                                                                           To help mitigate possible resurgence of COVID-19, we’re continuing a
                                                                                                                           full menu of virtual services. As of June 1, 2020 the JBSA-M&FRC will
                JBSA-LAK • M&FRC, Bldg. 1249                       Reservists • Civilian DoD Employees
                (210) 671-3723                                                                                             begin modified in-person services in accordance with social distancing
                                                                   What does Tricare for Life, In-State
                The Federal Voting Assistance Program              College Tuition for Military Spouses,                   precautions. Appointments are encouraged for face-to-face interactions.
                (FVAP) provides services to Active Duty            Standardized Military ID Cards, Military                Some services may not be immediately available on a walk-in basis.
                members, their families, and all eligible          Spouse Preference for Federal Jobs,
                voters with information and guidance on            Paternity Leave for married soldiers,
                the voting process. For more information,          School Liaison Officers, and Video
                email lackland.vote@us.af.mil.                     Surveillance at Child Development
                                                                   Centers have in common?
                UNIT VOTING ASSISTANCE OFFICER
                                                                             They were all AFAP issues.
                TRAINING
                June 16                             9-11:30 a.m.   AFAP is a platform to voice ideas and
                Appointed Unit Voting Assistance                   suggestions for improving the standards                                 FACE COVERING               KEEP 6 FT SOCIAL         TEMPERATURE
                                                                   of living within our military community. It                             REQUIRED                    DISTANCE                 CHECKS
                Officers (UVAO) learn about their role and
                responsibilities for assisting eligible voters.    gives patrons an opportunity to identify
                Register and request your ballot by                critical issues and present them to senior                   Before planning a visit, call to confirm operational status.
                Aug. 1, 2020 for the General Election.             leadership for action and resolution.
                                                                                                                                Registration is highly encouraged as the status of our services may change. All
                                                                   Issues and ideas can range from healthcare
                                                                   benefits to childcare, recreation to education,             registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes or cancellations.
                                                                   employment to entitlements, and more.
                                                                                                                                 Fort Sam Houston                         JBSA-Lackland                 JBSA-Randolph
                                                                                  Submit an issue!
                                                                                                                             (210) 221-2705 or 221-2418                    (210) 671-3722                (210) 652-5321
                                                                                                                        usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.mfrc@mail.mil             802fss.fsfr@us.af.mil        Randolphmfrc@us.af.mil

                                                                                                                           A phased approach for reopening is expected and our operational status
                                                                                  go.usa.gov/x9m9d                         will continue to change based on information from public health officials
                                                                              Scan the QR code and click
                                                                                  ‘Submit an Issue’.                       and in alignment with national, state, city, and higher headquarters public
                                                                    Be a part of this powerful process.                    health guidance. For up to date information regarding JBSA operations, visit
                                                                        Volunteers are needed, call (210) 221-2705
                                                                       or email usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.afap@mail.mil        www.jbsa.mil/coronavirus.
                                                                                   for more information.

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INFORMATION & REFERRAL                              civilian personnel. Contact your CSS to                station. Explore finances to include
                                                                                                                                                                              MILITARY SPOUSE
JBSA-RANDOLPH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     JBSA-RANDOLPH
                                                                    register.                                              pay, entitlements, insurance, credit
                JBSA-RAN • M&FRC, Bldg. 693                                                                                management, Thrift Savings Plan, and               LICENSURE REIMBURSEMENT
                                                                                                                           more.
                (210) 652-5321                                      OFFICER/ENLISTED FIRST DUTY
                                                                                                                                                                                             Did You Know...
                Information & Referral helps patrons                STATION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BRIEF
                connect with the right resources to meet            June 8, 22 & July 13, 27               1-2 p.m.        DREAM BIG, PLAN NOW                                      When you transfer your existing
                their specific needs on JBSA or within the          Officers and Enlisted service members                  June 25                           8:30-10 a.m.        professional license due to a PCS, you
                local community.                                    assigned to their first duty station are               What does retirement look like for you?                can be reimbursed up to $1000 for
                                                                    required to receive an additional Equal                This presentation is an active duty-focused
                                                                                                                                                                                   certification and relicensing costs.
                                                                    Opportunity briefing after Newcomer’s                  approach to retirement planning. Topics
                                                                    Orientation.                                           include multiple sources of income as                   Is it for a qualified occupational license or
                RELOCATION ASSISTANCE                                                                                      well as the Thrift Savings Plan. Empower
                                                                                                                           yourself with tools to project the potential
                                                                                                                                                                                   certification of the same profession from
                                                                                                                                                                                   your previous location?
                JBSA-RAN • M&FRC, Bldg. 693                                 SMOOTH MOVE                                    value of your military retirement plan.
                (210) 652-5321                                               RELOCATION                                                                                            Is the move a result of a PCS across U.S. state
                Relocation Assistance offers an array of            June 11                              9-11 a.m.                                                                 lines?
                services to assist with a permanent change          A mandatory briefing for E-4 and below
                                                                    who are relocating for the first time                                                                          Have you already paid for the exam and
                of station (PCS). One-on-one appointments                                                                                                                          registration fees required by the state?
                are available to provide information                and all ranks PCS’ing overseas
                that ensures your move is as smooth as              for the first time; virtual MPF                                                                                Open to military spouses from all branches of
                possible. Visit Plan My Move at                     out-processing tasks may                                                                                       services.
                planmymove.militaryonesource.mil and Military       be cleared after completion.
                                                                    Family members are                                     DEVELOPING A SPENDING PLAN                         For reimbursement eligibility
                Installations at installations.militaryonesource.                                                          July 14                           9-10:30 a.m. and application details, visit
                mil for more tips.                                  welcome.
                                                                                                                           Establishing a financial plan is a crucial     http://go.usa.gov/xyE34.
                                                                                                                           part of budgeting. Review the components
                LOAN LOCKER                                                                                                of a spending plan, a financial planning        MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
                Tuesday-Thursday                     8-11 a.m.
                In need of a few items until your household         FINANCIAL READINESS                                    worksheet, and discuss tips for controlling
                                                                                                                           spending, SMART goals, and an ideal
                                                                                                                                                                           Meet with a career counselor from
                                                                                                                                                                           Workforce Solutions Alamo to learn about
                goods arrive? Visit the Loan Locker to              JBSA-RAN • M&FRC, Bldg. 693                            budget breakdown.                               employment opportunities for military
                borrow basic items while your household             (210) 652-5321                                                                                         spouses. To schedule an appointment, call
                                                                                                                                                                           (210) 850-2152.
                goods are in transit. Please bring a copy of
                your orders.
                                                                    Personal Financial Readiness provides                  HOME SWEET HOME:
                                                                    information and guidance to assist with                HOME-BUYING STRATEGIES
                                                                    financial matters. Services are designed               July 23                        10-11:30 a.m.        SALARY NEGOTIATION
                NEWLY ASSIGNED COMMANDERS &                         to address money management issues,                    Increase your home-buying knowledge by              June 5                             9-10:30 p.m.
                FIRST SERGEANTS BRIEFING                            financial readiness education, budgeting,              reviewing mortgage and VA loan options,             Know your worth! Learn about individual
                June 2 & July 7                 8 a.m. to Noon      and basic investment planning.                         how much you can afford, tips for choosing          market value, skill sets, interviewing tactics,
                Newly assigned Commanders, Command                                                                         a real estate agent, and more.                      what to do once an offer is received, and
                Chiefs, and First Sergeants: this mandatory                                                                                                                    participate in mock negotiation scenarios.
                                                                    WISE INVESTMENT STRATEGY
                briefing satisfies AFI requirements                 June 9                         10-11:30 a.m.
                while introducing key personnel from                                                                                                                           INTERVIEWING SKILLS
                installation support agencies such as
                Equal Opportunity (EO), Family Advocacy
                                                                    This class discusses basic investment
                                                                    tools and strategies to make your money                EMPLOYMENT READINESS                                June 12                          9-10:30 a.m.
                                                                                                                                                                               Discover ways to prepare for a job
                (FAP), Medical (HIPAA), Military & Family
                                                                    work for you. M&FRC has partnered                      JBSA-RAN • M&FRC, Bldg. 693                         interview and make a lasting impression
                                                                    with Broadway Bank to provide you with
                Readiness, Sexual Assault Prevention                the information you need to reach your                 (210) 652-5321                                      — review topics like attire, networking, and
                Response (SAPR), and Legal.                         financial goals.                                       Employment Assistance offers job search             the importance of social media.
                                                                                                                           and referral services for employment
                NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION                              OFFICER FIRST DUTY STATION                             opportunities. Services include                     USAJOBS NAVIGATION & FEDERAL
                June 8, 22 & July 13, 27      8 a.m. to Noon        MANDATORY FINANCIAL BRIEFING                           employment and education information,               RESUME WRITING
                Mandatory in-processing for all newly               June 23                         9:30-11:30 a.m.        volunteer opportunities, and assistance in          June 25 & July 30                 9-11 a.m.
                assigned JBSA-Randolph military and                 Mandatory for 2d Lt., 1st Lt., and Capt.               resume writing. Call to register.                   Learn how to create a federal resume and
                                                                    assigned to their first permanent duty                                                                     navigate the USAJOBS website.
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JBSA-RANDOLPH
                BASIC RESUME WRITING                                separation counseling with their service                                                                    CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   JBSA-RANDOLPH
                July 21                          9:30-11 a.m.       member. Prerequisite: Individualized Initial                                                                The JBSA CSP helps transitioning service
                Don’t get frustrated over a resume – learn          Counseling.                                                                                                 members turn their military skills into
                techniques that help with preparing a non-                                                                                                                      post-service careers by connecting them
                federal resume.                                                                                            BOOTS TO BUSINESS                                    with apprenticeships, internships, and
                                                                    TAP WORKSHOP                                           July 7-8                       8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                                                                    June 15-17 & July 20-22      8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                                            certification trainings during thier final 180
                                                                                                                           A 2-day entrepreneurial education
                                                                    This mandatory 3-day workshop                                                                               days of active duty service. Opportunities
                                                                                                                           track hosted by the Small Business
                                                                                                                                                                                are available with AACOG Law
                TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
                                                                    provides a standardized core curriculum.               Administration discusses opportunities
                                                                    Review common challenges, financial                                                                         Enforcement Academy, Accenture, CPS
                                                                                                                           and challenges of business ownership.
                PROGRAM (TAP)                                       planning, and VA benefits to help                                                                           Energy, the Exchange, Hiring Our Heroes
                                                                                                                           Review opportunities and challenges
                                                                    service members depart career ready                                                                         corporate fellowship and training, HOLT
                                                                                                                           of business ownership; review steps for
                JBSA-RAN • M&FRC, Bldg. 693                         Facilitated by the Department of Labor,                evaluating business concepts; foundational
                                                                                                                                                                                CAT, Microsoft Systems Academy, Onward
                                                                                                                                                                                to Opportunity, Rackspace, Southwest
                                                                    Veterans Administration, and M&FR. After
                (210) 652-5321                                      completion, additional workshops aligned
                                                                                                                           knowledge for developing a business plan;
                                                                                                                                                                                Research Institute, United Health Group,
                TAP is a mandatory program for all service                                                                 information on SBA resources available to
                                                                    with an individual’s post-transition plan                                                                   and Veterans Affairs. Service members may
                members separating or retiring out of the                                                                  help access start-up capital; and additional
                                                                    are offered. Prerequisite: Pre-Separation                                                                   seek independent opportunities. For more
                military and must begin no later than 365                                                                  technical assistance. Register online at
                                                                    Counseling.                                                                                                 information, call (210) 221-1672 or email usaf.
                days prior to their transition. The program                                                                https://sbavets.force.com. Subject to individual
                                                                                                                                                                                jbsa.502-abw.mbx.career-skills-program@mail.mil.
                provides training opportunities, and                                                                       plans, this class may be required;
                information to help service members meet            VA VET CENTERS                                         prerequisite: TAP workshop.
                                                                    June 18                     11 a.m. to Noon
                their post-military goals. Services include
                self-assessment tools, pre-separation
                counseling, benefits overview, job search
                                                                    Learn how to connect with local Vet
                                                                    Centers and how service members,
                                                                                                                           DOL EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                           July 16-17                      8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                CASUALTY ASSISTANCE
                training, resume review, career options,
                academic and educational guidance, and
                                                                    Veterans, and loves ones can use Vet
                                                                    Centers as a free resource.
                                                                                                                           A 2-day workshop hosted by the
                                                                                                                           Department of Labor provides information
                                                                                                                                                                                & SURVIVOR BENEFITS
                more. Call to schedule an appointment or                                                                   to say current in a competitive job market           JBSA-RAN • M&FRC, Bldg. 693
                sign up.                                            MANAGING YOUR EDUCATION                                by reviewing emerging technology for                 (210) 652-2104 or 652-3633
                                                                    June 24-25 & July 15-16         8 a.m. to 4 p.m.       networking and searching for employment.             The Casualty Assistance Representatives
                                                                    This 2-day track helps service members                 Learn how to build an effective resume               provide dignified and humane casualty
                INDIVIDUALIZED INITIAL COUNSELING                   achieve academic success by reviewing
                Call for Schedule Details & Appointments.                                                                  and brush up on up on interviewing skills.           notification, efficient, thorough reporting,
                                                                    credit transfers, researching schools,                 Subject to individual plans, this class may          and compassionate follow-up assistance
                Service members begin their transition
                                                                    exploring financial aid assistance,                    be required; prerequisite: TAP workshop.             to the next-of-kin of fallen active-duty
                process by completing a personal self-
                                                                    providing vocational education counseling,                                                                  Air Force members. Additional services
                assessment to identify post-transition
                                                                    and more. Call (210) 652-5964 for                                                                           include assistance with the processing
                goals and begin the development of their
                                                                    registration. Subject to individual plans, this
                                                                                                                           VA COMMUNITY RELATIONS
                Individual Transition Plan (ITP). Those                                                                    July 17                       11 a.m. to Noon        of Family Servicemembers’ Group Life
                                                                    class may be required; prerequisite: TAP               Learn how to identify local services and             Insurance (FSGLI), Traumatic Injury
                separating or retiring from active-duty
                                                                    workshop.                                              community organizations that can provide             Protection Program (TSGLI), Emergency
                must complete this mandatory one-on-one
                counseling no later than 365 days before                                                                   assistance and aid to service members                Family Member Travel Program (EFMT)
                their anticipated separation or retirement          VA BENEFITS & SERVICES                                 and their loved ones.                                and the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Call
                date. Call to schedule an appointment.              June 26 & July 31               8 a.m. to 3 p.m.                                                            for details or to schedule an appointment.
                                                                    Those exempt from the mandatory 3-day
                                                                    TAP workshop must attend a Veterans
                                                                                                                           DOL VOCATIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP
                PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING                                                                                  July 23-24                      8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                    Administration stand-alone workshop. Gain              A 2-day workshop hosted by the                       RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA (RED)
                June 3, 10, 24 & July 8, 15, 29 Noon to 3:30 p.m.
                                                                    a better understanding of VA benefits and              Department of Labor guides those                     RED is one of the most critical forms in
                This is the second step of the formal
                                                                    programs. Critical areas covered include               pursuing career technical training. Discuss          your military personnel record - When
                transition process. Pre-Separation
                                                                    disability benefits, education and economic            different vocational fields and identify             was the last time you updated yours?
                Counseling, just like Initial Counseling,
                                                                    support, home loans, and healthcare                    skills needed to develop an action plan for          Updates should be made at least annually
                must start no later than 365 days
                                                                    options. Prerequisite: Individualized Initial          achieving career goals. Review accredited            and always upon life changes (marriages,
                before your transition date. Review
                                                                    Counseling & Pre-Separation Counseling.                training institutions and credentialing              divorce, birth, changes of beneficiaries, and
                by-law information to include benefits,
                entitlements, and resources for eligible                                                                   programs. Subject to individual plans, this          addresses). It’s your responsibility to keep
                transitioning service members. Caregivers                                                                  class may be required; prerequisite: TAP             it current in vMPF. For more information,
                and spouses are encouraged to attend pre-                                                                  workshop.                                            call (210) 652-2104 or 652-3633.
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