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Tampa Chamber of Commerce
The Tampa Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and engagement for military spouses within the local community. Whether stationed in the area for a single assignment or making it a final duty station, the Chamber’s grassroots initiative empowers military spouses to get involved, build connections, and make Tampa Bay feel like home. Through this program, participants will gain valuable insights into their community, expand their professional networks, and connect with key leaders working tirelessly to make Tampa Bay the best place for military families. Attendees will hear from community leaders on key topics aligned with the Five & Thrive. Throughout the day, discussions will focus on housing, childcare, military spouse employment, and education, all through a local lens.
Heroes Welcome Initiative
The Heroes Welcome Initiative in Alabama is a standout model for supporting military families and service members, offering a welcoming and resource-rich experience upon their arrival. This program is designed to connect Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard families with local and state-wide resources tailored to meet their specific needs. By working in close partnership with community representatives across Alabama, the initiative ensures that military families have access to valuable information.
Sheppard AFB M&FRC | Five & Thrive Podcast
The Sheppard Air Force Base Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) hosts the "Five & Thrive" podcast, focusing on the top 5 quality-of-life issues faced by military families. Episode 6 (YouTube) discusses resources for military spouse employment, featuring insights from the local Chamber of Commerce, the Hiring Our Heroes program, and Sheppard's own M&FRC.
The Sheppard M&FRC has also revamped the HeartLink program to include quality of life issues and emergency preparedness. The Arrive & Thrive at HeartLink (YouTube) includes a briefing from Wing leadership, Tricare, and Emergency Preparedness and followed by a resource fair to include School Liaisons, Housing, Chamber, SAPR, Chaplains, MFLACs, Spouses club, and more!
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EFMP Resources by Service Branch
Partners in PROMISE (PiP) has consolidated resources for EFMP families by branch into 1 convenient location. You can find additional resources from PiP to support you on your EFMP journey.
Welcome to the Family
Welcome to the Family is an innovative virtual class tailored for new military spouses and fiancés (BMT and Tech Training). This interactive program aims to educate, equip, and empower individuals with essential knowledge on military processes and resources.
By offering a welcoming space for learning and dialogue, we ensure no spouse feels isolated or uninformed as they navigate the complexities of military life.
Held weekly on Mondays from 1 to 2 pm (CST) via Zoom, this initiative provides a structured curriculum covering key topics such as DEERS, ID Cards, Healthcare, Orders, Finances, Relocation, Housing, and more. 1 session of the program is dedicated to introducing attendees to resources, including the Military & Family Readiness Center and Five & Thrive program/resource materials.
Participants can join at any point, with classes designed to be independent of each other. "Welcome to the Family" fosters a sense of community and support, facilitating smoother transitions and enhancing the well-being of our Airmen, Guardians, families, and broader military community.
This class has been added to the Aim High app under links, San Antonio/BMT- Welcome to the Family, being utilized by the Air Force Recruiting Service recruiters in their "Family Support Guide" and new recruits. It is also advertised heavily within the JBSA LAK 37 TRW and has been pushed to JBSA FSH medical students covering all branches of service.
By arming new military spouses with critical information and resources, this initiative bolsters their ability to support their partners, alleviate stress related to relocation, and promote family stability. This translates into enhanced retention rates among service members, heightened morale within military communities, and ultimately, superior operational readiness.
Investment in this program yields enduring benefits, positively impacting the welfare of our military families and the overall effectiveness of our armed forces throughout their military career.
Thrive Guide — Wichita Falls Chamber
The role of the Wichita Falls Chamber includes bridging the gap between Sheppard Air Force Base and the community, supporting military families in all stages of life, and retaining the base and its affiliates. Between programs for employment, community connection, military discounts, resources, advocacy, and creating a Wichita Falls Thrive Guide that mirrors the Thrive Guide with local, base, and Texas state resources.
Learn more in our Creating a Local Thrive Guide Google Doc. Then, connect with Kaycee Denny, Five & Thrive’s Ambassador of Community Engagement, at kaycee@fiveandthrive.org to get started.
New AF Pregnant Aircrew Policy Means New Achievement for B-1 Pilot
Major Lauren Olme helped bring about a policy change in the Air Force that offers female aircrew members the same career development opportunities as their male counterparts by allowing them to fly for a longer duration during pregnancy. This policy shift was implemented after years of careful analysis and research by aircrew physiologists within the Air Force and other organizations, ensuring that it is safe and appropriate for pregnant women to continue flying. With this change, female aviators can build their qualifications and flight hours, allowing them to advance in their careers without interruption due to pregnancy.
AMC Squadron Leadership Course Creates Digital Badge for Airmen & Spouses
After about 40 hours of training, participants complete the course with a certification badge that demonstrates to Airmen, mission partners, and industry professionals that they have gained the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in squadron command leadership roles. Read more.
Front Range Key Spouse Symposium
As an official Unit Family Readiness Program, the Key Spouse program enhances communication between unit leadership and families, promotes individual, family, and unit readiness, and increases community connectedness. After 7 months of planning, a dedicated group of military spouses and community partners from Peterson, Schriever, Vandenberg, and Buckley Space Force bases, as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy and F.E. Warren Air Force Base led the inaugural Front Range Key Spouse symposium to share creative and collaborative solutions to improve the quality of life for military families that can be replicated at other installations. Read more.