Military & Family Readiness Center

Address

Building 1431, Area F

33080 Aviano, PN

Phone

0434 30 5407

DSN: 632-5407

Military and Family Support, Services and Programs

The Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) is Aviano’s “one stop” shop for Airmen and families, providing specialized services and support to the total force in a new, state-of-the-art facility located on the flight line which is convenient for all newcomers and the existing base populous. Whether you are looking for assistance with finances, PCS moves, volunteering, employment assistance, Air Force Aid, pre-deployments or reintegration, the M&FRC stands ready to meet your need.

Our business is creating strong and stable Airmen and families through multiple programs and a highly skilled work force who produce bottom up/top down results for Squadron Commanders. The M&FRC manages the by-law Transition Assistance Program for separating or retiring members, is the mandatory point of contact for the wounded warrior program, provides a unique Italian experience for newcomers through a local cultural adaptation class and tour that empowers them not only to survive the Italian culture but to embrace it and thrive.

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Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Weekends, Family Days & Holidays Closed

We close at 12 PM on the third Thursday of every month for training.

Wyvern Welcome

Wyvern Welcome is held every Wednesday at the Mass Briefing Facility. Active duty and GS civilians are required to attend; dependents are highly encouraged to attend. Sign up is required.

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Benvenuti Tour

Every Friday join us for a tour of the local area. The tour is free, but participants pay for their own lunch. Call Wednesday after 1200 for space available on the weekly tour.

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Sponsorship

Become the best sponsor ever! To learn more about this course and when it is offered, click below and head to the M&FRC Page in the Grapevine to learn more!

Plan my Move

Learn about out-processing time lines & requirements for base agencies (wine, vehicle, pets, etc). Spouses encouraged to attend. Click below and head to the M&FRC Page in the Grapevine to learn more

Heart Link - Military Spouse 101

Workshop for spouses with less than 5 years of Air Force affiliation. Click below and head to the M&FRC Page in the Grapevine to learn more!

Basic Italian Class

Learn conversational Italian, typical greetings, travel tips, shopping hints & more! Classes take place monthly, 9-11am. Visit the M&FRC for the next class date.

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Programs & Workshops

Employment Assistance

Assists military, civilian, and family members by providing workshops, classes, individual career guidance, counseling, networking, job searching assistance and local labor market information.

Workshops include: Federal Employment, Interview Skills Workshop, Resume Writing, LinkedIn Workshops

Employment Assistance Program 2023 Schedule

Personal & Family Readiness

Assists service members and their families in managing the challenges of deployment and separation before, during, and after they occur.

Workshops include: Pre-Deployment Briefing, Reintegration/Reunion, Hearts Apart, Monthly Deployment Dinner, Kids Understanding Deployment Operations (KUDOS)

Personal Financial Readiness

Offering service members of all branches & their dependents financial information, education, and one-on-one counseling to meet personal financial needs and goals.

Unit Financial Readiness Training: Workshops on a variety of financial readiness topics like Saving & Investing, Thrift Savings Plan & BRS, Money Management, Car
Buying, Credit Management, and many more topics can be brought to your unit.

Contact the M&FRC to discuss your unit’s financial education needs.

DoD Financial Touch Points: Members reaching a DoD Financial touch point can contact the M&FRC to accomplish this mandatory training. These Touch Points
include: First Duty Station, Permanent Change of Station, TSP Vesting, Pre-Deployment, Post-Deployment, Promotion, Birth of First Child, Divorce, or Marriage.

Other financial workshops are offered monthly in the M&FRC like Bundles for Babies/Birth of First Child, U.S. Home Buying, Ditching the Dorms, and more.

Contact the M&FRC for more information.

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Personal & Work Life

To enhance the individual’s awareness and skills in managing their daily lives, by offering non-clinical one-on-one consultation. Personal and professional development classes are also offered. Promotes resiliency and helps families meet challenges throughout the military life cycle.

Workshops include: Design & Unwind, Military Spouse 101 (Heart Link), Key Spouse Program, 4 Lenses

Transition Assistance

Transitioning or separating in 18-24 months?

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides resources & assistance to separating/retiring military members and their spouses who are transitioning from Active-Duty military to a civilian career. TAP is a congressionally mandated program. Members must initiate TAP NLT 365 days from DOS.

Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Initial Counseling: 1-on-1 appointment to place members in 1 of 3 tier designations.

Step 2: Preseparation Briefing: Introduction to many post transition resources.

Step 3: 3-Day TAP Workshop: My Transition, MOC Crosswalk, Personal Financial Readiness, VA Benefits & Services and DOL Employment briefings & resources shared.

Step 4: Capstone: 1-on-1 appointment to assess member's Career Readiness Standards (CRSs).

2-Day Optional TAP Tracks:
DOL Employment Workshop: Resume Writing & practice interviewing (Typically offered the 4th & 5th day of every TAP Workshop week).

Boots to Business: 2-Day Small Business ownership course.

Career Credential & Exploration (C2E): Discover a new potential civilian career & research labor market statistics for new career in desired area of residence post transition.

My Education Track: Great for members who plan to focus on educational goals immediately after transitioning from AD status.

Please contact the Aviano TAP Team at 31FF.FSH.UTAP@us.af.mil to start the TAP process.

See below for the documents for Reserves Info & VA Info

Reserves Info

VA Info

Relocations

Our Relocation Program offers weekly/monthly classes to assist you and your family when arriving to Aviano as well as when you depart.

Wyvern Welcome takes place every Wednesday and Thursday starting at 0730 in the Mass Briefing Facility, aka the base theater. This workshop is mandatory for all military and GS civilians and highly recommended for adult dependents.

Monthly Spouse Orientation takes place in the Military & Family Readiness Center and provides information on employment, education, cultural adaptation, TRICARE and more.

Services & Information

Air Force Aid Society

Members of all branches and spouses can request assistance from the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) during financial emergencies.

Bundles for Babies: AFAS & M&FRC partner to offer these workshops (including DoD mandated financial touch point Birth of First Child) for expecting parents.

Child Care for PCS: AD Airmen/Guardians & spouses can come to M&FRC for an AFAS PCS care voucher after arrival at Aviano or 60 days prior to departure from Aviano.

Give Parents a Break: AD Airmen/Guardians & spouses can contact the M&FRC to see if they qualify for an AFAS Give Parents a Break voucher in times of family strain or stress from deployments.

Hap Arnold Education Grants: AFAS offers education grants and loans to spouses and dependent children.

For more information, visit the AFAS website:

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Casualty Services

Provides prompt, accurate reporting, dignified and humane notification, and efficient, thorough and compassionate assistance to the next of kin for as long as needed. The Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) works closely with commanders at all levels and with survivors of retired Air Force members to ensure potential benefits applied in a timely manner. The CAR provides limited casualty services to members of sister services, certain foreign nationals, and civilians.

Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs simply known as VA has many benefits and services to assist transitioning service members. Compensation for service-connected disability, education, healthcare and home loan guaranty are among the services that the VA has to offer.

Exceptional Family Member Program - Family Support

Serves as installation POC for EFMP-Family Support (FS) and assists with coordination of family support/community (non-medical) services on and off installation (when applicable) to Exceptional Family Members who have additional physical, developmental, emotional, social, or intellectual needs. EFMP-FS services include but are not limited to: non- medical case management; assess family needs; develop service plans; coordinate warm hand-offs; navigate resources; identify gaps in service; advocate for improved services; partner with providers to support military, other personnel and their family members with special needs. Contact the EFMP-FS org box for further information: 31fss.aviano.EFMP- FS@us.af.mil

Email EFMP Org Box

Federal Voting Assistant Program

Ensures service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so from anywhere in the world.

Military & Family Life Counseling

Military Family Life Consultants provide non-medical counseling addressing life skills such as anger management, conflict resolution, parenting, parent/child communication, relationship issues, and marriage enrichment; the military lifestyle, including deployment stress, reintegration, relocation adjustment, separation, coping skills, homesickness, and loss and grief.

To schedule an appointment call M&FRC.

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Personal Financial Counseling

Provides confidential financial consultations for individuals and families, referrals to military and community resources, help with credit management and budgeting, and help navigating benefits.

Survivor Benefit Plan

Military pay stops when a member dies. The SBP is a government program which makes it possible for retiring members to ensure that after their death, their eligible survivors receive a portion of their military retired pay in the form of a monthly annuity. Prior to retiring, each member must decide whether to continue SBP coverage into retirement. If a member chooses (with concurrence of their spouse) not to participate in SBP, an annuity cannot be paid.

Volunteer Program

The Volunteer Program is designed to connect service members, dependents and civilians with volunteer agencies across Aviano AB. Volunteers have a tremendous impact on the Air Force community and play a crucial role in mission readiness. Get started by attending the Volunteer Orientation held every month and see the professional opportunities available to assist you in your professional progression.