Family members and civilians are as much a part of the Total Force as our active duty and reservists. The Air Force Office of Integrated Resilience is dedicated to Optimizing Airmen Performance to increase readiness and lethality.  We will continue to collaborate across industry and academia to find and implement the best ways forward in understanding, assessing and maintaining all Airmen and their families. The goal can only be achieved by promoting dignity and respect, and fostering the fitness and performance of units, organizations, families and communities within the Total Force.

Thank You to Key Spouses

A special "thank you" to Key Spouses for supporting Airmen and their families during

the COVID-19 pandemic.

Military and Family Life Counselors Ready to Help

 

Help Available for Life Issues

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE Fla. --

Military and family life counselors offer short-term, non-medical counseling for life issues. MLFC services are also available to retirees, up to six months after retirement.

“The military is a culture where people feel they have to be tough enough to handle anything, internalize their issues and keep going,” said Renata Chambers, one of three MFLCs here.  “Many service members and families don’t always know how to deal with problems that may arise.”

Among the many challenges patrons often face are: reintegrating into family life or with a partner after a deployment, permanent changes of station, communication and stress management, Chambers said.

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Homefront Room Revival is a non profit organization that supports military families by assisting them in redecorating and making their house a home.
Homefront Room Revival supports SJAFB families
Homefront Room Revival is a non profit organization that supports military families by assisting them in redecorating and making their house a home.
Check out this episode of our #resilience video series. Hear the story of Shellie Daniels, Maj. Josh Daniels wife, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. . #YoureNotAlone
#Resilience - Shellie Daniels
Check out this episode of our #resilience video series. Hear the story of Shellie Daniels, Maj. Josh Daniels wife, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. . #YoureNotAlone

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Dawn Goldfein, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, meets with spouses of Team Andersen during her visit to the Spouses’ Club
Dawn Goldfein, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, meets with spouses of Team Andersen during her visit to the Spouses’ Club at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2019. The purpose of the Team Andersen Spouses’ Club is to promote social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities among the military spouse community at Andersen Air Force Base, and to encourage fellowship and charity among its members and other organizations, both military and civilian. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)
Dawn Goldfein, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, poses for a photo with spouses of Team Andersen
Dawn Goldfein, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, poses for a photo with spouses of Team Andersen during her visit to the Spouses’ Club at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2019. During the visit, Dawn donated dresses to the Cinderella Closet, a charity fund for Andersen spouses to receive free dresses. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Michael S. Murphy)
Dawn Goldfein, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, on a visit to the United Service Organizations at Andersen Air Force Base
Dawn Goldfein, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, coins a spouse of Team Andersen during her visit to the United Service Organizations at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2019. During her visit, Dawn learned how the USO helps support members of Team Andersen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)
Mentors and mentees gather for a mentoring session at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland, TX, Gateway Club
Mentors and mentees gather for a mentoring session at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland, TX, Gateway Club Aug. 22, 2019. JBSA-Lackland hosted a mentor session between Senior Air Force Civilians and JBSA civilian mentees. Mentors included; Anthony Reardon, the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force; Gwendolyn DeFilippi, the Principal Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services; Carlos Bassut, 502D Air Base Wing & JBSA, technical director; Michael Bensen, Airman & Family Services Enterprise Management, Installation Support Directorate, division chief; John Kretzer, 688 Cyberspace Wing, technical director. While here, they communicated and interacted with the civilian workforce regarding career and developmental opportunities, paths to senior civilian positions and answered questions in a non-attribution environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andrew C. Patterson)
BSA-Lackland hosted a mentor session between Senior Air Force Civilians and JBSA civilian mentees
Mr. John Kretzer (right), 688 Cyberspace Wing, technical director, speaks with Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) mentees during a mentor session at JBSA-Lackland, TX, Gateway Club Aug. 22, 2019. JBSA-Lackland hosted a mentor session between Senior Air Force Civilians and JBSA civilian mentees. Mentors included; Anthony Reardon, the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force; Gwendolyn DeFilippi, the Principal Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services; Carlos Bassut, 502D Air Base Wing & JBSA, technical director; Michael Bensen, Airman & Family Services Enterprise Management, Installation Support Directorate, division chief; John Kretzer, 688 Cyberspace Wing, technical director. While here, they communicated and interacted with the civilian workforce regarding career and developmental opportunities, paths to senior civilian positions and answered questions in a non-attribution environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andrew C. Patterson)
Spouses of Airmen board a C-130J Super Hercules,at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
Spouses of Airmen board a C-130J Super Hercules,at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The 317th Airlift Wing organized a Spouse Day to show appreciation to spouses for their support and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Spouses of Dyess Airmen tour the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 317th Operations Support Squadron
A Dyess Airman briefs a group of spouses at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. Spouses of Dyess Airmen toured the 317th Maintenance Squadron, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 317th Operations Support Squadron as a part of the 317th Airlift Wing Spouse Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
The 317th Airlift Wing Spouse Day allowed spouses to witness how their spouse contributes to the mission
Dyess Airmen and spouses pose in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The 317th Airlift Wing Spouse Day allowed spouses to witness what their spouse does and how they contribute to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Liberty Wing spouses of the 48th Fighter Wing attend a nurse recruitment event at West Suffolk Hospital, England
Liberty Wing spouses attend a hospital tour as part of a nurse recruitment event at West Suffolk Hospital, England, Oct. 22. Stemming from the 48th Fighter Wing and National Health Service's partnership, the hospital will begin interviewing, training, and hiring the spouses to provide additional personnel for nursing rotations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Clingerman)
Liberty Wing spouses participate in a group discussion as part of a nurse recruitment event
Liberty Wing spouses participate in a group discussion as part of a nurse recruitment event at West Suffolk Hospital, England, Oct. 22. The hospital's program will ease the nursing recertification burden for U.S. Air Force dependents stationed in the United Kingdom who are seeking employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Clingerman)
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Career Day included one-on-one mock interviews and booths from various employers
Airmen, Soldiers, and civilian employers participate in an Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Career Day in Pierce, Idaho, Nov. 7, 2019. The career day included one-on-one mock interviews and booths from various employers from the state of Idaho. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Career Day in Pierce, Idaho,
Airmen, Soldiers, and civilian employers participate in an Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Career Day in Pierce, Idaho, Nov. 7, 2019. The career day included one-on-one mock interviews and booths from various employers from the state of Idaho. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
Airmen, Soldiers, civilians, and families join in a 5k fun run at 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot
The 124th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Office hosts the 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 8, 2019. The event brings together Airmen, Soldiers, civilians, and families for a 5k fun run. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
Airman and Family Readiness Office hosts the 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 8, 2019
The 124th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Office hosts the 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 8, 2019. The event brings together Airmen, Soldiers, civilians, and families for a 5k fun run. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
Airman and Family Readiness Office hosts the 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot
The 124th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Office hosts the 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 8, 2019. The event brings together Airmen, Soldiers, civilians, and families for a 5k fun run. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho
The 124th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Office hosts the 2nd Annual Gowen Field Turkey Trot at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 8, 2019. The event brings together Airmen, Soldiers, civilians, and families for a 5k fun run. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)