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, etc.)
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 Base INTRO and local tours
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 Smooth Move appointments and workshops
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 Sponsorship training
   
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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 Key Spouses (formerly 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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Key Spouse
Program
The Key Spouse Program provides a valuable information link between squadron commanders
and families. The focus is to support family readiness education and communication. The A&FRC provides program training and referral support. If you are interested in learning more about this program,
please contact your Unit First Sergeant
or the A&FRC at 226-4735.

 Relocation Services
 Sponsorship Training Classes
 This is mandatory training for first time sponsors and those that have not  had training in the past year. Members will be provided with the skills  needed to succeed as a sponsor.
 Right Start INTRO Briefing
 (mandatory for all Active Duty)
 Smooth Move Workshop
 (outbound PCS)
 Being prepared makes relocation less stressful. Subject matter experts will  update you on the latest policy changes that may impact your move.  Spouse employment, relocation planning, and
 financial resources are also provided. Contact A&FRC for upcoming  workshop dates. Time: 9 - 11:30 am.
 Free PCS Childcare
 The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) provides free child care for Air Force  families within 60 days of a PCS move. Bring a copy of your orders to the  A&FRC, Bldg. 656, and the AFAS will pay up to 20 hours per child. Note:  child care must be with a licensed Family Child Care provider.
 Loan Closet
 The Loan Closet can provide basic home necessities such as dishes,  utensils, small appliances, high chairs, strollers and more to assist during  in/out-bound PCS.
 Homebuyer’s Education Workshop
 This workshop provides information on the sort of home aff ordable for  you, methods of fi nancing, realtor selection, renting versus buying,
 pre-qualifying, and the VA home loan process.

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