Ellsworth AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center

Updated on: October 31, 2009

Hours of Operation

Monday
0900-1630 hours

Tuesday - Friday
0730-1630 hours

(605) 385-4663
DSN 675-4663
Fax (605) 385-6322

Announcements

In This Section

1. Whether retiring or separating, be sure to get your copy of the current Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can view or download a copy from their web site.

2. Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants. 30 October; Randolph Air Force Base, Texas -- Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 11-13 to select candidates for fall 2010 start dates.

The program offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need academic major. NECP students will complete their degree at a college or university with an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment or a college or university with a "cross-town agreement." Students will be commissioned after passing the National Council Licensure Examination and then attend commissioned officer training and the Nurse Transition Program. Students will be required to attend school year-round for up to 24 consecutive calendar months, to include summer sessions. At this time, Reserve and Air National Guard personnel are not eligible to apply.

NECP guidelines with eligibility requirements and deadlines are available for review at local base education offices.

• Pre-Separation Briefing
• Information for those Retiring
• Information for those Separating

• TAP/DTAP Workshops
• Wounded Warrior
• Are you Financially Ready?
• Transition Web Links

Retirees

The process takes some planning! Retirees are encouraged to participate in Transition activities as early as 24 months before their planned retirement. To get started, register for the Pre-Separation Briefing. It does not commit you to retiring or a retirement date if you change your mind. Take a look at the recommended timeline to plan it all out. See below for more information.

• Pre-Separation Briefing Information
• Download the Recommended Timeline (PDF)
• Download the Recommended Timeline (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

Separatees

The process takes some planning! Those that are thinking about separating from the Air Force are encouraged to participate in Transition activities as early as 12 months before they are due to separate. To get started, register for the Pre-Separation Briefing. It does not commit you to separating, so you can always re-enlist later if you change your mind. If you are separating on a short notice or are going through a MEB, contact us right away to schedule a one-on-one Pre-Separation Briefing. Take a look at the recommended timeline to plan it all out. See below for more information.

• Pre-Separation Briefing Information
• Download the Recommended Timeline (PDF)
• Download the Recommended Timeline (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

TAP/DTAP Workshops

• TAP Workshops are hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and facilitated by Department of Labor staff. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: resume writing, interviewing skills, job search, dressing for success, networking, and veterans benefits (provided by DVA representative).

• Disabled Transition Assistance Program - DTAP is a briefing sponsored by the Department of Veteran Affairs, in conjunction with the Department of Defense. It is offered on the Friday after the last day of the TAP Workshop. The briefing is recommended for those that are separating with a known disability or for those that are wanting information and assistance in applying for future VA Disability Benefits. Call us at (605) 385-4663 to register or for more information.

Wounded Warrior Program

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) was developed to ensure Airmen disabled as a result of service in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom receives appropriate transitional support. Enhanced transition assistance services include one-on-one pre-separation counseling, one-on-one VA benefits and DTAP Counseling, and personal assistance in completing and submitting a VA disability claim. Download the brochure for further information.

Other Resources

• TurboTap.org
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Military OneSource

Scheduled Briefings, Classes & Workshops

Pre-Separation Briefing - Every Tuesday at 0900 hours. Registration Required.

Transition Assistance Program Workshop - Requires prior attendance to a Pre-Separation Briefing. Registration Required. Contact us for future workshop dates.

Disabled Transition Assistance Program Workshop - This workshop provides a great deal of important information concerning medical and other disability benefits the separating member may be entitled to use, as well as information concerning how to access that information. Registration Required. Contact us for future workshop dates.

Please call (605) 385-4663 to register for briefings, classes or workshops.

About the Transition Assistance Program

The goal of Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is to equip separating and retiring military and civilian personnel and their families with the skills and knowledge necessary for a smooth, successful transition into the private sector.

The emphasis of the program is on preparation rather than job placement. The program is cosponsored by the Department of Defense, Department of Labor and Department of Veterans Affairs.

Are You Financially Ready?

Do you have money in savings to survive your job search? Did you set aside money for your retirement? What does your budget show you? If you don't have a budget, this is an important time to create one. For more information about creating a budget, visit our Budget page in our financial section. Don't forget to account for the benefits you may be loosing by separating from the Air Force.

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