Nellis AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER
4311 N. Washington Blvd
Nellis AFB, NV 89191
Commercial: (702) 652-3327
DSN: 682-3327
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
(702) 652-2446 (Command Post--for emergencies during non-duty hours)
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CREECH AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER
99 FSS/FSFR OL-A
Building 1018
Perimeter Road
Creech AFB, NV 89018
Commercial: (702) 404-0864/65
DSN: 384-0864/65
E-mail: AFRCCreech@nellis.af.mil
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
(702) 652-2446 (Command Post--for emergencies during non-duty hours) |
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The Airman and Family Readiness Center serves as a one-stop information and referral center for single, married, active-duty, Guard, Reserves, civilians who work on base, and retired members as well as their families. One of its major functions is linkage—ensuring Team Nellis personnel and their families are connected with the appropriate service on and off base. Call the A&FRC for assistance anytime you have a question and do not know where to find the answer.
A&FRC Services and Activities:
Relocation Services
Personal and Family Readiness
Air Force Aid Society
Personal Financial Readiness
Family Life Education
Volunteerism
Airman’s Attic
Career Development
Transition to Civilian Life
School Liaison Officer
Casualty Assistance (located in the Military Personnel Building)
Discovery Resource Center (DRC)
The DRC, located in the Nellis A&FRC, can provide general information and offers self-study resources on a variety of topics. The DRC computers are hooked up to QOLNET and allow personnel to check personal email that is not accessible on .mil computers.
A sampling of services:
- Internet access for relocation, employment, e-mail, etc.
- Videos
- Books
- Pamphlets
- Fax services
Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC): MFLCs are here to listen and are available to help address deployment/reintegration issues, marriage and relationship issues, stress and anxiety, etc. Except for certain “duty to warn” situations, consultations are anonymous and no records are kept. Nellis personnel call (702) 715-9128 and Creech personnel (702) 715-6138 for an appointment.
Military One Source
1-800-342-9647
www.militaryonesource.com
Available 24/7
Military One Source can provide you with information and resources that can help improve many areas of your life, from personal to professional. They do more than give you information…they help you take action with materials that get you thinking and tools that help you set things in motion.
Military One Source can also arrange for active duty and family members to receive 12 face-to-face counseling sessions free of charge, if counseling is needed.
Relocation Services
New to the Nellis area or getting ready to PCS? A&FRC Relocation Assistance is available to assist you. Stop by and check out a variety of information on your new community.
Workshops & Resources
- Whazzup Nellis? Newcomer Spouse Orientation
- Right Start Newcomers Orientation
- Sponsorship Training
- Personalized relocation counseling
Other Services
- Childcare for PCS – 20 hours of free childcare regardless if you are coming or going
- Loan Closet - has household items such as dish kits, air beds, small appliances, car seats, etc.
- “Free or Cheap Things to Do in Las Vegas”
- Sponsorship Packages – personalized based on needs of incoming member and family members
- Personal Financial Management for budgeting, credit reporting, home-buying, and emergency assistance
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Personal and Family Readiness
The Airman and Family Readiness Center promotes family preparedness through education and participation in readiness support. Families are also provided assistance during extended absences of the military member, emergencies, and natural disasters.
Pamphlets, books and videos discuss how to prepare for deployment, cope with separation, and come back together as a family. A&FRC staff works through units, spouse support groups, and with individuals to provide advice and help.
Briefings at Nellis
- Pre-Deployment Briefs: Mandated for deployers. Bring your Spouse! Tuesdays at 0800 in Building 811 or Thursdays at 1400 in the A&FRC
- Welcome Home: Mandated for returning deployed members (Spouses welcome) within 7 days of return and held every Wednesday from 0900-1030 in the Base Chapel Basement
- Financial Planning for Deployers
Services for Deployed Families
- GIs Helping GIs is a group of volunteers that provide a helping hand. Contact your First Sergeant or the A&FRC
- Hearts Apart Morale Calls entitles you to four fifteen-minute calls per month
- Car Care Because We Care provides a free oil, oil filter, and lubrication for deployments over 30 days
- Give Parents a Break provides free childcare for deployed families once a month
- E-mail Listing will keep you in the know!
Special Activities for Deployed Families
- Monthly Activities for Deployed & Remote Families
- Married without Children
- Monthly Deployed & Remote Dinner at dining facility
- Special classes for reintegration, building and maintaining relationships and more
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