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Airman and Family Readiness

2160 Kenly Ave, Bldg 1249

Phone: (210) 671-3722

 

DSN: 473-3722 or 1-800-621-3725

 

FAX: (210) 671-5206

 

Email: 37MSS.DPF@Lackland.af.mil

 

OPEN:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Relocation Assistance

 

Relocation Assistance is a congressionally mandated program that supports mission readiness and retention by providing DoD personnel and their families with relocation information, education, and skills development to manage and adapt to the mobile military lifestyle.

• Relocation information and assistance is tailored to meet each individual’s needs
• Right Start – Mandatory orientation for newcomers to Lackland AFB. Spouses are welcome.
• Resource and Information - San Antonio area and Lackland information for sponsors and newcomers, websites and numerous files that can be emailed
• Sponsor Training – Air Force mandated training for those appointed to be a sponsor can find ESAT training on AF Portal under training section
• Child Care for PCS - An AFAS funded program for all USAF personnel who have PCS orders.  Up to 20 hours of free childcare per child in a base-certified family day care home.  Service offered up to 60 days after arriving and up to 60 days before departing an installation.

 

Downloadable Brochure and Flyer

 

• Learn how to be an outstanding sponsor.

• Sponsor Training Available!

 

 

Transition Assistance

 

Sooner or later all service members will transition from military life to civilian life; i.e., retire or separate. It is important for every service member separating or retiring from the military to take full advantage of the services offered through Transition Assistance. At least 90 days prior to retirement or separation every service member must attend a mandatory pre-separation counseling session. Without this briefing on the DD Form 2648, the separation or retirement process cannot be completed.

• Pre-separation Counseling - Mandatory for all military personnel separating or retiring. Must be completed at least 90 days prior to departing base
• Three-Day TAP – Optional three-day course taught by the Texas Workforce Commission every month on every aspect of the transition process.  Spouse are welcome.
• Disabled TAP  -  A special session used to cover disability benefits and how to apply for them
• Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) - Explanation of the use of this document
• Discovery Resource Center – Resources for job search via computer, job announcements and job application forms plus relocation information
• San Antonio Military Job Fair - Sponsored semi-annually by all San Antonio military bases
• Workshops - Resume, Interview, Job Search, and How to Apply for Federal Employment
• "4 to Go" Seminar - This workshop is for members thinking about retiring. Topics covered are retirement issues; TRICARE, V.A. benefits and disability ratings, financial issues and cost of living expenses by geographical area, debt management, SBP, legal issues for military retirees, and employment issues
• Individual Resume Review