Deployment is a fact of life for military members and their
families. The Family Support Center offers a variety of programs and
services to help cope with the hardships of a deployment. Before each deployment
you will have the opportunity to attend a Deployment Information Fair where you
will be given specific information about what to expect, services offered and
how your family can contact you at the deployed location. Once the military
member has left, the Family Support Center will keep in contact with the spouse
on a weekly basis to offer assistance and services. The following programs are
available to the families of deployed members.
Car Care Because We Care -
This program is funded through Air Force Aid and pays for an oil change on your
vehicle while your spouse is deployed. Simply make an appointment
with the Eielson Service Station, and then stop by the Family Support Center to
pick up the oil change certificate prior to the service date.
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Apart Telephone Calls - This allows you to call your spouse at the deployed
location. The Air Force states one phone call per week, however
Eielson allows 2-3 calls per week for 15 minutes each. Should the
mission, plus increased number of phone calls prevent this, we'll fall back to
the Air Force policy. If your spouse has a phone number where they
can be reached, call 377-5888, give the operator your name and your spouses
phone number.
Give Parents A Break - Free childcare is available twice
per month to families affected by deployments. To receive your
certificate for free childcare provided by the Child Development Center, please
call Family Support at 377-2178.
Pizza Feast - Our monthly get together
for deployed families. Why not come out and meet other families of
deployed members have dinner on us, get the kids out of the house and get tips
on family separations. Events are normally held at the Community
Center on the last Friday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Must RSVP the
day before the event. Call 377-2178 for food and fun!
Two
Seasons Dining Facility - The Eielson dining facility is now opening its doors
for deployed families for Wednesday evening meals. They serve some
great food and have a friendly, family atmosphere. If you plan on
attending, call the dining facility, 377-3269 or 377-2417 the Monday prior to
let them know. The dining facility is also open to families for
Sunday brunch. No prior notification is necessary for
Sundays.
Free Bowling - The bowling alley offers free bowling
for deployed families. You can bowl 3 games free on Monday evening
between 6-8 p.m. Please call ahead for availability. The
bowling alley has the list of deployed families.
Swimming - The base gym
offers a $1.00 discount for the deployed families who utilize the base
pool. Please let the staff know your spouse is deployed prior to
paying.
If you have questions about deployment issues or you would like
to get more information on available programs, please contact the Family Support
Center at 377-2178.