Here to support Misawa's Airmen and their Families!
Here is an overview of the programs offered by your Airman & Family Readiness Center:
Employment Assistance
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 Resume review and mock interview appointments
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 Job search assistance   
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 Interviewing skills class (by request)
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 Resume writing class (by request)
   
Discovery Resource Center (DRC)
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 Complete federal job applications
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 Conduct internet job searches and post resumes
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 Computer / Internet access
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 Resource library
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 Search for college scholarships
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 Write resumes and cover letters
   
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
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 3-Day TAP Seminars and Teen TAP
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 Pre-separation counseling
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 VA representative visits
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 Spouses employment workshop
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 Home buyer education
   
Volunteer Resource Program
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 Volunteer opportunities
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 Study skills and tutoring
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 VolunTEEN summer program
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 One-on-one volunteer placement appointments
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 Volunteer of the year
   
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)*
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 Falcon Loan (Interest Free)
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 Child care for PCS program
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 Child care for volunteers
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 Emergency financial assistance
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 Give Parents a Break Program
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 Bundles for Babies: new / expecting parents program
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 Nursing Moms Program
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 Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
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 Car Care Because we Care
   
*May be service specific. Call for details.
   
 
Personal Financial Management (PFMP)
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 Finance/Investment courses
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 Financial briefings
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 Individual counseling (debt reduction / budgeting)
   
Relocation Assistance Program
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 Loan closet (pots, dishes, small appliances, baby items, party items, etc.)
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 Base INTRO and local tours
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 Smooth Move appointments
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 Sponsor and relocation programs for ages 6 to adult
   
Personal & Family Readiness
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 Family readiness briefings
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 Special events for families of deployed personnel*
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 Readiness Assistant Volunteers (RAVs)
   
Family Life Education
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 Catalog library and coupons
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 Mead Johnson formula applications
   
Multi-Cultural Program
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 Japanese cooking classes
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 Kimono dressing classes
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 Japanese grocery and local shopping trips
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 Survival Japanese language classes
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 Komaki Resort tours
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 “Outside the Gate” outings
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 Washi doll/origami and much more
   
Information & Referral
   
Military & Family Life Consultant
 
*May be service specific. Call for details.
   
Want to learn more?
  The staff of the Airman and Family Readiness Center is available for briefings. Whether it is a large or small group, morning or afternoon, we can be there.  Just call 226-4735 to schedule a date.
E-mail: 35fss.AFRC@misawa.af.mil.

Airman & Family Readiness Center
226-4735
Torii Building 656
Misawa Air Base, Japan
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Download the Spouse Connection Newsletter
  
 
UPDATED: 08/11/2008
 
HEARTLINK
The Airman and Family Readiness Center
cordially invites Spouses of the Air Force to:
Air Force Spouse 101 - "Heart Link"
Spouse Orientation
22 August, 7:45 am - 2:00 pm
Spouses married 5 years or less are encouraged
to attend!* This program is a fun and informative seminar to increase awareness of the AF mission, customs, traditions, protocol and available resources and services. Lunch will be provided.
To reserve a seat call 226-4735
With advance notice, childcare may be arranged.
*Spouses married longer than 5 years are also welcome!
 Catch some fun this
 summer with the 
 Airman & Family
 Readiness Center
 Click for our
 August calendar!
  For more information
  please call A&FRC
  @ 226-4735.
Need money for college?
SPOUSE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (STAP)
Term II Application Period:
22 Sep - 3 Oct , 2008
If you are an Air Force spouse attending college classes while stationed overseas, you can receive financial assistance to fund your degree. STAP provides 50% tuition assistance (up to $300 per term). Applications are available at the Airman and Family Readiness Center or the Base Education Office. Submit completed applications to the Education Office.
 
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