Benefit Fact Sheet
The U.S. Air and Space Force is dedicated to ensuring that the needs of our deployed Airmen, Guardians, DoD Civilians, and their families are proactively identified and addressed with care and efficiency. Military and Family Readiness Centers (M&FRCs) serve as the cornerstone of deployment support, offering comprehensive services throughout the entire deployment cycles. These include mobilizations, activations, and deployments lasting more than 30 days. Whether preparing for departure, sustaining connection during separation, or reintegrating upon return, M&FRCs provide essential resources that inform, empower, and strengthen our force and their loved ones. Pre-deployment, sustainment, and reintegration services that provide information, improve skills, foster competencies, and deliver support and assistance are also offered. M&FRC Readiness NCOs and other M&FRC staff are available to help navigate the unique challenges of military life, evacuations, emergencies, separations including TDYs and remote tours, ensuring every deployer and family member receives guidance and support.
Retired Air National Guard Service members are not eligible for Deployment and Mobilization Support services unless recalled to active duty.
Military OneSource Deployment Support:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/deployment/
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/tools/military-deployment-checklists/
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/deployment/on-deployment/military-deployment-support/
Joint Services Support for the National Guard:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/national-guard-reserves/national-guard/
For the Military Deployment Guide, please visit:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/national-guard-transition-assistance/
Air Force Personnel Center
https://www.afpc.af.mil/Military-and-Family/Deployment-Support/
Air Force Aid Society
https://afas.org/
DAFI 36-3009, Military and Family Readiness Centers:
https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/dafi36-3009/dafi36-3009.pdf
DoD Instruction 1342.22 – Military Family Readiness:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/134222p.pdf
TRICARE Deployment Resources
https://tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Moving-When-Deploying/Resources