
Military and Family Readiness Centers connect you to resources that promote military family readiness, resilience, wellbeing and quality of life.
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
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Programs & Services
M&FRC employs a comprehensive Service Delivery Model designated to enhance your experience through a blend of outreach and center-based services. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of programs and services tailored to meet your needs. Here’s what the M&FRC has to offer:
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
AFAS provides emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force families when unexpected financial emergencies arise with no-interest loans and grants. These financial assistance programs help meet immediate financial emergency needs and help make a positive step toward a lasting financial solution. Additionally, AFAS provides support with Community Enhancement programs and Scholarships for family members.
Community Enhancement Programs:
Bundles for Babies:
This class is designed to teach soon to be and new parents basic parenting skills, as well as essential financial skills to help them budget for their new baby – from birth to college. After completing the class, parents will receive a gift card from AFAS to help purchase some of baby’s first essentials.
For emergency assistance on issues such as emergency travel, car repairs, basic need assistance, etc., go to their website (www.afas.org) and submit your application.
EFMF Support Specialist (EFMP-FS)
The Air Force is committed to providing consistent, quality support to military special needs family members while striving to promote self-sufficiency and resiliency in the EFMP arena. EFMP is offered by all branches of the military and offers several support functions. EFMP-FS is the community support function provided by M&FRCs to enhance the quality of life of family members with special needs and provides services to more than active-duty members/families. Customers include DoD military, Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) personnel, DoD civilians, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, retirees, spouses of deployed members, and personnel from other military branches of service.
EFMP-FS Services include:
- Information and Referral
- One-on-One Consultations
- Advocacy and Empowerment
- On and Off-Base Resources
- Education and Support
- Relocation Assistance
- EFMP Family, Child, and Adult Activities
- Respite Care Options (Short-term childcare to help reduce family’s stress)
Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)
Moving can be stressful, but our Relocation Assistance Program is here to make your transition as smooth as possible! Designed for military personnel, their families, and DoD civilians, our comprehensive services minimize the challenges associated with permanent change of station (PCS). We provide essential information tailored to your new location through a variety of formats—whether it’s classes, personalized one-on-one counseling, or accessible online resources.
Our Key Services Include:
- Newcomer’s Orientation: Join us for this vital briefing, held twice a month, specifically for all new arrivals to Hurlburt Field. Hosted by the M&FRC, this session features multiple base agencies, mandatory briefers, and a comprehensive overview of the 1 SOW mission. We strongly encourage spouses to participate, ensuring everyone is informed and ready for the transition.
- Plan My Move Class: Equip yourself with valuable tips and tools in our “Plan My Move” class, tailored for families and Airmen relocating CONUS (Stateside to Stateside) or OCONUS (Overseas). This virtual training is mandatory for anyone with less than four years of service or those embarking on their first PCS, whether CONUS, OCONUS, or Remote.
- Heading to Hurlburt: Prepare for a seamless transition with our engaging “Heading to Hurlburt” orientation! This pre-arrival class dives deep into Hurlburt-specific information, providing service members and their families with the knowledge they need for a successful move to our dynamic community.
- Child Care for PCS: To ease your transition, the Air Force Aid Society offers up to 20 hours of complimentary childcare per child for active-duty families arriving or departing. Referrals are conveniently available at the M&FRC.
- Online Relocation Tools: Access a wealth of worldwide relocation information on major military and associate installations. These online resources are designed to assist service members, DoD civilians, and their families during PCS moves, ensuring you have the support you need, wherever you’re headed.
With the Relocation Assistance Program, you’re not just moving—you’re embarking on an exciting new adventure with confidence and support. Let us help you make your transition to your new home a positive experience!
Resources Include:
Air Force Families Forever (AFFF) / Gold Star Families
The AFFF is a long-term aftercare program established to provide proactive outreach to family members who have lost a loved one that was at the time of death, serving on Active Duty in the United States Air Force. The program’s objective is to provide resources, support and information to help survivors adapt to life without their loved one and allows AFFF to remain part of the Air Force community, by giving them the opportunity to access support services and attend events. This program can provide services such as referrals for private and group counseling, sources or support in the local community and national support networks.
Information & Referral
At the M&FRC, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families identify their needs, navigate available support options, and connect with vital resources. Our extensive database includes a variety of base and community programs designed to meet the unique needs including:
- Marriage and family support
- Crisis intervention
- Childcare services
- Employment assistance
- Spouse education
To keep you informed and engaged, the M&FRC regularly publicizes our services, activities, and events through multiple platforms, including our monthly calendar, the Hurlburt M&FRC Facebook and Instagram pages, Hearts Apart, EFMP, and Key Spouse Facebook groups. You can also find valuable information on the Force Support website (www.myhurlburt.com) and hear about upcoming events during Commanders’ Calls, First Sergeants’ meetings, and Key Spouses’ meetings, as well as through unit liaison contacts and the Community Action Team (CAT).
We prioritize your needs by ensuring appropriate referrals and conducting thorough follow-ups to evaluate the effectiveness of the resources utilized. Count on the M&FRC to provide the support and guidance you need to thrive!
To ensure you receive the most effective support, we conduct follow-ups and evaluate outcomes to assess the success of our referrals, and the value of the resources provided. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to help!
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Are You Separating or Retiring From the Military?
Here’s how to get started:
- Book Your Initial Counseling Appointment: bookhfmfrc.timetap.com
- Complete the forms sent to you in your appointment email:
- Self-assessment Worksheet
- Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
Email Completed Forms To:
M&FRC Tap Org Box at 1sofss.fsfr.tp@us.af.mil
About the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
The M&FRC manages TAP activities, preparing Air Force personnel for a smooth transition to civilian life. Participation is mandatory:
- Separating Members: Start 14-18 months before your Separation Date (DOS).
- Retiring Members: Start 24 months before your Retirement Date.
Key Steps in the Transition Process
- Complete the Initial Assessment:
- Initial Counseling Appointment:
This must happen at least 365+ days before your separation or retirement. Your counselor will initiate eForm 2648 during this session. - Attend a Pre-Separation Briefing:
This should occur 365+ days before your separation. After the briefing, your counselor will have you digitally sign the eForm 2648. Look for an email from Enterprise Solutions (it may go to your SPAM folder). - Complete TAP Core Curriculum (3 Days):
- VA Benefits and Services Day
- DoD Transition Day
- DoL One-Day Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT)
If you can’t attend in person, you can complete these online. Ask your Transition Counselor for details.
- Capstone Review Appointment:
Schedule this session within 12–3 months prior to separation/retirement, ensuring you have completed all TAP mandates. Your counselor will sign eForm 2648 during this meeting, which will then be sent for final approval. Please note: The eForm 2648 is only good for one year. - Schedule your Capstone through the booking site: bookhfmfrc.timetap.com
2-Day Tracks Offered
- Employment Track: Skills for job hunting (resumes, interviews, networking).
- SBA Entrepreneurship Track: Overview of starting a business and optional online course.
- Education Track: Guidance for college applications.
- Vocational Track: Help with career goals and training options.
Additional Programs and Workshops
- MEB Class: Resources for those pursuing VA disability.
- Spouse Transition and Readiness Workshop (STAR): Information for spouses navigating military transitions.
Veteran’s Services
- Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD): Start 180–90 days before separation or retirement.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program: Assistance for job training, resume development, and more for eligible veterans (20% disability rating or more). Contact the Hurlburt Field VR&E representative at 850.884.1604 for details.
For help navigating these processes and resources, reach out to your Transition Team!
Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2)
M&FRC provides warriors and their families assistance in transition, employment, relocation, financial, as well as a variety of other areas of need. Ensures one-on-one pre-separation counseling, a self-paced Transition: Goals, Plans, Success Workshop (TGPS) option, and Capstone are accomplished for all Warrior & Survivor Care program participants. The M&FRC ensures a veterans benefits briefing, a disabled-transition assistance program counseling, and claim for disability compensation is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Commander’s Key Support Program
Commander’s Key Support Program, an official Air Force family readiness initiative designed to boost mission readiness, foster resilience, and cultivate a strong sense of community among our members. This unique, volunteer-based program empowers unit commanders to build meaningful partnerships with unit leadership, families, Key Support Liaisons, Key Support Mentors, and the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), as well as other essential support agencies.
The M&FRC plays a vital role in this collaborative effort by providing comprehensive training programs that are both standardized and continuously updated to meet the evolving needs of our personnel. Join us in strengthening connections and enhancing the well-being of our Air Force families through the Commander’s Key Support Program!
Volunteer Resource Program (VRP)
Unlock your potential with our Volunteer Resource Program (VRP)! As an ID card holder, you can engage with various agencies on Hurlburt Field or with nearby community partners, all seeking enthusiastic volunteers!
The VRP serves as a hub to streamline volunteer opportunities, providing information, placement services, and referrals. Whether seeking professional experience or wanting to help, we connect you with meaningful roles.
By participating, you can document your volunteer hours and enhance your resume with real-world experience. Join us to give back, grow your skills, and network within the community. Sign up today to start making a positive impact!
Explore Recognition Opportunities
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Honor your outstanding volunteers and recognize the profound impact they make in their communities with the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
The Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (VRC) celebrates exceptional long-term or annual community service awards performed by federal civilians, family members, military retirees, and youth.
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal recognizes military members for exceptional community service beyond their duties. Recipients often receive a personal letter from commanders, with additional awards indicated by service stars. Contact Awards and Decorations at the Military Personnel Section (MPS) for more information.
Join us in fostering a culture of service, recognition, and community engagement. Together, we can make a difference!
Discovery Resource Center
Our facility includes computers with high-speed internet access, as well as convenient tools such as telephones, fax machines, scanners, copiers, and printers. We offer a wealth of informational materials covering the various services available through the M&FRC, along with a curated selection of reference materials available for checkout.
Personal & Family Readiness for Deployments
At the M&FRC, we are committed to supporting and educating military families through the challenges of mobilization, deployments, remote assignments, and local emergencies. Our comprehensive services cover all four phases of the deployment cycle—pre-deployment, deployment, re-deployment, and post-deployment—catering to both single and married Airmen and their families.
Pre-Deployment: Our informative briefings and personalized consultations equip Airmen and their loved ones with the tools they need to navigate their upcoming separation and manage personal affairs effectively.
Deployment/Sustainment: During deployment, our Hearts Apart program offers vital support for families. This initiative includes monthly events that create opportunities for families to connect, along with childcare vouchers and resources designed to help spouses and children understand the deployment cycle and prepare for their loved one’s return.
Re-deployment/Reintegration: As Airmen return from the Area of Responsibility (AOR), we provide re-deployment and reintegration briefings for both service members and their families. These sessions facilitate a smooth transition back into community life, ensuring everyone is supported throughout the process.
Post-Deployment: Our post-deployment follow-up services focus on the well-being of reconnecting members, their families, and their units, helping to strengthen bonds and promote unity as everyone navigates this critical time together.
At the M&FRC, we are here to ensure that your family remains resilient and well-prepared, every step of the way. Let us help you thrive!
Resources include:
- Deployed Spouses Checklist
- Expanded Childcare Registration Form (FCC Providers)
- Give Parents a Break Information (CDC, FCC and Off-Base Providers)
- Give Parents a Break Application Instructions
- Financial Readiness Checklist
- Hearts Apart Trifold
- Voting Assistance Information Sheet
Voting Assistance Program
The Hurlburt Field Voting Assistance Program is dedicated to ensuring that active-duty service members and their immediate family members of voting age can effortlessly exercise their right to vote. We’re here to support you every step of the way through comprehensive training for unit voting representatives and a wealth of essential resources.
If your unit is too small to have a designated voting representative, don’t worry! We’re ready to assist you with voter registration, absentee ballot requests, and notifying local election officials of any changes to your address. Our program offers a variety of resources designed to assist you with voting during transitions—whether you’re facing a change of assignment, deployment, separation, or retirement. Stay informed and empowered! For detailed information on absentee voting, please visit www.fvap.gov, or reach out to the Installation Voting Assistance Program at 850.884.5441. Your voice matters—let us help you make it heard!
Voting Assistance Information Sheet
Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC)
The AFFF is a long-term aftercare program established to provide proactive outreach to family members who have lost a loved one that was at the time of death, serving on Active Duty in the United States Air Force. The program’s objective is to provide resources, support and information to help survivors adapt to life without their loved one and allows AFFF to remain part of the Air Force community, by giving them the opportunity to access support services and attend events. This program can provide services such as referrals for private and group counseling, sources or support in the local community and national support networks.
Personal and Work Life
Enhance your community’s wellness and boost the readiness and resilience of our military force with our dynamic program at the M&FRC. We offer vital consultations and assistance to base leadership, equipping them with essential team-building, problem-solving, and communication skills. Our comprehensive suite of prevention and enrichment services is available to active-duty military, retirees, Guard and Reservists, DoD civilians, and their family members, all designed to strengthen resilience in the face of military life’s unique challenges.
Our Focus: We prioritize promoting a balanced work/home life, aiming to improve overall quality of life and resilience for all service members and their families.
Programs & Services:
- Skills Development: Enhance your work/life competencies through tailored skill-building workshops.
- Consultations & Assessments: We provide customized assessments and educational services for squadrons, units, and groups that align with their specific needs.
- Event Coordination: We plan and facilitate engaging special events, including onsite classes and courses such as Resiliency Days, ensuring participants gain practical insights and skills.
Assessment Tools Include:
- Four Lenses: Understand diverse personalities and perspectives in the workplace.
- True Colors: Discover intrinsic personal strengths and improve interpersonal dynamics.
- Prepare/Enrich: Strengthen relationships through proven assessments and resources.
- 5 Love Languages: Enhance communication and connection among team members.
Experiential Learning: Create high-performance teams through interactive and enjoyable hands-on activities. We collaborate with organizations to identify their long-term goals and desired outcomes, designing engaging activities that drive tangible results.
Join us at the M&FRC to fortify your community and enhance the resilience of our military families. Together, we can create a thriving environment where everyone can thrive!
Military Family Life Consultants
This program assists family members with career planning, improving employment-related skills, and identifying vocational interests. Individual career counseling, assessment, development, and decision-making are key elements of this program. Classes, workshops, computers, and one-on-one assistance are available.
Employment Assistance Program
Unlock your potential with the M&FRC’s comprehensive career services designed to enhance your marketability, job search skills, and employment opportunities. Our strong partnership with the Department of Labor ensures that we provide you with the latest insights into the local labor market, helping you make informed decisions about your career path.
Our dedicated counselors work closely with clients to set and achieve their career goals through specialized classes and personalized guidance. Take advantage of one-on-one appointments tailored to discuss your unique career aspirations and explore exciting employment opportunities. Plus, don’t miss our multiple job fairs held throughout the year, connecting you with potential employers!
Explore our employment-related classes, including:
- Resume Fundamentals: Master the art of crafting a standout resume that captures attention and secures interviews for your dream job!
- Elevate Your Interview: Discover the essential dos and don’ts of interviewing. From the different types of interviews to dressing for success and tackling tough questions, this class will prepare you to make a memorable first impression.
- Federal Employment Essentials: Interested in a Federal Civil Service career? Learn the ins and outs of researching and applying for positions across various agencies, plus gain insights into developing a federal resume that stands out.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn: Elevate your professional presence online! This class will guide you in creating an impactful LinkedIn profile that attracts hiring managers and connects you with your desired industry.
- Spouse Employment Program: Tailored for family members, this program focuses on career planning, skill enhancement, and identifying vocational interests. Enjoy individual career counseling, assessments, development workshops, and access to resources like computers and personalized assistance.
Personal Financial Readiness Services
At the M&FRC, we empower active-duty service members, retirees, and civilians, along with their families, to take control of their financial futures. Our comprehensive financial planning services focus on consumer education, credit and debt management, credit score evaluation and improvement, and retirement planning. We recognize the importance of financial readiness for all DoD cardholders and their families, and we offer a robust education plan covering key topics such as savings, investing, and navigating the home buying or selling process.
What We Offer:
Personalized Financial Counseling Appointments
Mandatory Financial Literacy Touchpoints (in accordance with 10 US Code Sec 992)
Personal Financial Readiness Briefings/Workshops
- Debt Management
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Blended Retirement System (BRS)
- Basic Budgeting
- Car/Home Buying
Let the M&FRC be your partner in achieving financial readiness and lasting prosperity. Together, we’ll build a brighter financial future for you and your family!