The Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) is the service organization and focal point for Air Force airmen and family matters. We serve all single and married Active Duty, DoD Civilian Personnel and their Eligible Family Members, to include Guard and Reserve Members while on Active Duty, other Eligible Uniformed Members, Military Retirees, and their Eligible Family members.
SERVICES PROVIDED
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY (AFAS)
The AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY (AFAS) is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force. It promotes the Air Force mission by helping "to relieve distress of Air Force members and their families and assisting them to finance their education". Through the years, AFAS has become increasingly effective in helping individuals with personal emergencies - as well as extremely useful when used by commanders to help solve personnel problems in their units. Click here to view and print the financial assistance form. AFAS Application
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Active duty military members needing after-hours emergency financial assistance, will need to call the Command Post at 784-7000.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS
The Employment Assistance service offers support to help customers achieve their short and long-term employment, education/training, and career goals. Employment skills counseling is provided to help customers with the challenges of job search, resume development, and interview preparation. The Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) also offers a variety of skills development workshops/classes, self-assessment tools, and resources to help meet customer needs.
Employment Assistance Activities
· Individual Career Counseling and Assessment
· Career Planning
· Job Search Skills
· Career Change
· Intro to Resume and Cover Letter Class
· Resume Review
· Interest & Work Importance Inventory
· Federal Employment Workshop
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FAMILY READINESS
The focal point for Osans' families in relationship to Air Force readiness provides assistance, education and information for family separation to ensure loved ones are staying connected. Program managers promote family preparedness through education, publication and participation in readiness support. Families are also provided assistance during extended absences of the military member, emergencies, and natural disasters.
INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Connects individuals and families with the right resource on or off base to meet their specific needs.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL READINESS
Provides education, information, and individual counseling on a wide variety of financial matters. We provide one-on-one spending plan analysis and financial management counseling to identify financial concerns and assist in developing immediate and long range financial plans. Many workshops are presented on financial topics of interest to the Osan community.
PERSONAL & FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Enhances force readiness by assisting customers develop and improve interpersonal competencies and social relationship skills. We provide prevention/enrichment education and consultation utilizing the Military Family Life Consultant and various classes and activities. MFLC classes are held each month with a variety of topics in the categories of Relationship Issues; Stress Reduction and Parent /Child Relations. See the A&FRC calendar link for specific information.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
A variety of services available for Team Robins' and their eligible family members on the move:
-Operation Smooth Move
-Base & Local Maps
-Civilian & Military Sponsorship Training (Classes & Web-Based)
-E-Sponsorship Application & training(E-SAT)
-Team Osan Newcomers Orientation
-Home Buyer's Seminar
-Self-Help Resources
-Discovery Center
-Relocation Assistance Information
DISCOVERY CENTER
Lending library with over 100 titles on all aspects of job hunting, family & life education available for two week sign-out.
Computer Stations, America's Job Bank, Federal Job Bank, Employment Search, (Internet Access), On Line DoD Job Search Resume Posting, Personality and Vocational Interest Profiles, WORD Microsoft, Laser Printer, Fax machine available for short notice resumes.
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
Is designed to equip separating and retiring civilian and military personnel and their eligible family members with skills and knowledge for re-entry into the private sector. The emphasis of TAP is on transition preparation rather than job placement. Program components include:
-Pre-Separation Counseling
-Transition Benefits Seminar
-Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program 3-Day TAP -Employment Workshop
-Federal Job Search Basics
-Introduction to Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
-Interviewing Basics & Preparation
-How to Start A Business (Pros & Cons)
-How to Start A Business (Writing A Business Plan)
-Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
-Transition Time Line
-Veteran's Benefits Briefing
VOLUNTEER RESOURCE
The Volunteer Resource Program is the focal point that connects Team Osans' members with service opportunities at Osan AB. The goal is to tap the creative energy of our community and its organizations and connect them in a meaningful and worthwhile way. Recruitment, training, and recognition, are an integral part of the VRP program and contribute to its success.
Why Should You Volunteer?
To learn/improve a skill
To help your community
To make new friends
To share your talent
Get your foot in the door
Networking
The list is endless
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