Peterson SFB Community Support

Calling all teens and parents!! Come join us for a panel discussion presented by the teen board at Deep Roots!!Refreshments will be provided! Hope you will join us!

Join our latest podcast to learn about how respite care has been standardized across the services and what that means for military families. Find out which branches will be impacted the most and who is determined eligible: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/podcasts/efmp/respite-care-enhancements/.

Every Voice Matters: What I Wish You Knew

Please join us on March 7 from 6:00-7:30pm in a safe space to learn more about your teens and their struggles. Adults and teens are welcome!!

HOLIDAY GATE & MEDICAL FACILITY HOURS | 🚨🚨

Peterson and Schriever SFB will have adjusted gate hours beginning Friday, 16 February.

The Schriever SFB VCC will have visitor passes available at the North Gate 24/7 through President's Day weekend.

Please reference the attached graphic for further details.

🏥 In addition, the Peterson Medical Group Military Treatment Facility will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, 16 Feb and closed Feb. 17-19th, it will re-open on Tuesday, 20 Feb.

Curious about eligibility requirements for non-Chapter 33 benefits?

Chapter 30 is for Veterans who:
-Entered on active duty after June 30, 1985;
-Served 24 continuous months of an initial enlistment of a less than three years;
-Over three-years, serviceperson must serve at least 36 months;
-Must have a qualifying period of honorable service; and
-Had military pay reduced by $100/month for the 1st 12 months of service; and
-Earned a high school diploma or equivalent

Chapter 35 is for a spouse, surviving spouse, or dependent child of a Veteran who:
-Is permanently and totally disabled (P&T) due to a service-related condition;
-Died in service;
-Died of a service-connected disability;
-Died while evaluated as having a P&T service-connected disability; or
-Is listed as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA)

Chapter 1606 is for Reservists who:
-Contracted for six years;
-Earned a high school diploma or equivalent; and
-Completed Initial Active Duty Training (IADT)

Check out https://bddy.me/498JF3o for more information!

Stick to the food safety playbook when preparing your Super Bowl spread this year. Remember to follow these safety tips during the big game.

February 11, 2024, is Women in STEM Day! 👩‍🔬🧪🔬🚀

​Since the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was signed in 1948, women have served as integral leaders in military innovation and expertise. Today and every day, we recognize the countless contributions of women in STEM serving our nation.

In particular, today we recognize U.S. Space Force Capt. Yesenia Padilla, flight commander for Space Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare’s 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron. Read about her military journey, her leadership philosophy, and the kind of role model she wants to set for young women considering service here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sponsor-story/us-space-force/2024/02/09/u-s-space-force-captain-explains-what-it-means-to-be-a-guardian/72520996007/

Depression is a medical condition — like cardiovascular disease or diabetes — and can be treated. With treatment, most people with depression get better. Share this tool to help patients and families learn about depression symptoms, causes, and treatments.
https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Publications/2021/05/12/Depression-Facts-for-Families

New to VA.gov and not sure if you should use Login.gov or ID.me? Or maybe you wonder why VA uses this extra layer of protection on your account? Here's why:

Multifactor authentication is an extra layer of protection on your account. It helps us make sure that it’s you trying to access your account—and not a hacker. It’s also sometimes called 2-factor authentication.

Each time you sign in to a VA website or app, you’ll use multifactor authentication to verify you’re you. You’ll do this using a device that only you should have, such as your mobile phone. This way, even if someone were to guess or steal your username and password, multifactor authentication can stop them from accessing your account.

Learn more on how VA keeps your account safe: https://bddy.me/42FJQRd

Post-9/11 GI Bill Students: is your housing rate less than what it says on your awards letter? Here is why!

For more helpful hints, be sure to follow our page!

$0—that's the cost of e-filing software and pro tax services. It's the only tax service backed by the Defense Department and made exclusively for the military community — take advantage and file 🆓 today: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/taxes/miltax-military-tax-services/.

Happy Valentine’s Day | ❤️♥️

Love is in the air… and space!

Our and often spend time away from family to answer the call of duty. So, we know nothing feels better than a phone call, a letter or a warm embrace from loved ones. On this special day, take a moment to send your love to those you care about the most.

Service members: Thinking about transferring your benefits to your spouse this year?

Transfer your GI Bill® benefits to the one you love today. If you haven’t already, request a transfer of benefits through milConnect.

For our part, we’ve made the Post-9/11 GI Bill application for Transfer of Entitlement recipients easier than ever so they can receive their eligibility faster and begin their education journey sooner.

Learn more about the transfer process today: https://bddy.me/3UHUnK0

Thinking about trying our Financial Coaching? Here's what others had to say about this service:

How good are you at coping with adversity? Somehow, life always finds a way to present you with challenges that you didn’t see coming. Fortunately, you can improve your resilience skills—enabling you to bounce back when confronted with a crisis or an overwhelming change.

1. Differentiate problems from your response to them. You have the option of reacting with panic, or responding in a calmer, measured way that allows you to proceed logically toward a solution. It’s your choice!

2. View your strengths positively. Remind yourself that you’ve gotten through tough times before and be confident in your ability to re-apply those successful strategies.

3. Always be ready for change. Remind yourself that life is always ready to throw you a new curve, and that sometimes the advent of a big, intimidating change can end up being a positive learning experience that helps you grow.

4. Keep your perspective. No matter how overwhelming your problem might seem, try to view the situation in the longer-term context of your life and the larger world.

5. Lean on close family, friends and peers. Being able to share concerns—and to brainstorm innovative solutions together—can give you more confidence as you move forward.

6. Stay flexible. Try not to get locked into a single approach to solving a problem and have a flexible mindset.

7. Don’t forget your own needs. In times of crisis, staying physically and spiritually fit helps you fight off stressors of all kinds!

8. When in doubt, laugh at it. Try to find those nuggets of humor, shake your head, and laugh at life’s wackiness.

9. Look for the light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how difficult or uncomfortable a situation may be, remember that even the darkest of days won’t last forever.

10. Keep building your resilience skills. It may take time to learn how to stay balanced when times are tough. Keep learning from others who seem resilient, and build upon your valuable experience and personal strengths.

Your program is here to help you along the journey of life. No situation is too big or too small. When you and your family members need assistance, reach out anytime and we will help get you on the right path to meet your needs. 866-580-9078

Your Employee Assistance Program offers Work-Life services to help you more effectively balance your work and home life. Services are available 24/7/365 and are completely confidential. Click on the Work-Life icon on your member website and follow the link to the LifeCare Resource Center for webinars, live talks, audio, articles and guides that offer insights and strategies about key life events and day-to-day challenges.

https://magellanascend.com/?ccid=hpZiwITni%2FVKNrZqvUQNB%2F48XDQDTkmUQP2%2BS%2FPQlMM%3D

How Work-Life can help

* Adult care and aging – care options, living arrangements, respite care, grief and bereavement

* Child care and parenting – managing work and family, school options, summer care, child health and safety

* Daily living – home improvement, automotive and cleaning services, emergency preparedness, travel arrangements

* Education – tutoring, continuing education, extracurricular activities, financial aid and scholarships

*Moving – real estate services, school information, neighborhood profiles, moving services

* Pet ownership – veterinarian recommendations, pet sitters and dog walkers, pet supplies and insurance

* Pregnancy and adoption – prenatal care, birthing options, labor and delivery, parenting adopted children

* Relationships – wedding planning, marriage laws and licenses, separation and divorce support

* Special needs – doctor visit preparation, school services, treatment

We recognize and honor the contributions and service of Native Americans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Top 10 Facts for Educators about Tutor.com

Check out these “Did you Know?” FAQ's from your SLO!

• When a member deploys, a child can be granted additional excused absences. See MIC3 FAQs: https://mic3.net/faqs/
• EdReady™ lets you assess your readiness for college math and English, see target options, and get a personalized study path to fill in knowledge gaps: https://edready.org/home
• Federal Student Aid provides resources on preparing for college or career school, applying for aid, consumer protection, and more: https://studentaid.gov/
• School Liaisons are more than just transition assistance; they are student-focused…partnership-driven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=babXTEZF-ew

Air Force Aid Society will now be processing all emergency assistance applications in-house! Click the link here https://bit.ly/31EbLFJ to apply for assistance.

To receive funds electronically, applicants should enroll in the Zelle payment platform. Visit www.zellepay.com for more details on how to enroll.

This time of year can put lots of extra strain on your budget, from costumes and candy for Halloween, to a turkey that feeds your extended family for Thanksgiving, to decorations and gifts galore for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

We’ve compiled some tips to help you plan for a fun and fulfilling holiday season while not drowning in expenses.

Check them out here ➡️ https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/creating-a-budget-for-your-military-family/

Every day is Veterans Day at the VA.

November is also National Veterans and Military Families month with many businesses offer discounts, free meals and other programs throughout November.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities. Some businesses show their military appreciation beginning today!

The full list of businesses and discounts can be found by visiting: https://news.va.gov/109711/

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