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October 14, 2011
Program provides support for deploying reservists
By Master sgt. Amy Bailey
926th Force Support Squadron, U.S. Air Force Reserve
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.— When military
personnel deploy they attend numerous briefings and
mandatory appointments prior to departure and upon
return. However, not all members have the luxury of
time to accomplish checklist items. Sometimes there
is not enough funding to put reservists in a military
status to take care of these appointments, or maybe
their civilian job cannot afford to lose them anymore
than they already are going to once they deploy. That is
where the Yellow Ribbon Program comes into place.
The Department of Defense recognizes the importance
of the mental and emotional well-being of its
members. Therefore, the purpose of the program is
to provide a smooth reintegration for reservists back
into their civilian lifestyle.
The Yellow Ribbon Program informs and supports
personnel before, during and after a deployment by
hosting monthly regional events. These weekend conventions
ensure that not only military members, but
their families as well, are able to receive information
they would generally get during these appointments.
By including the family members, the program promotes
the overall well-being of the military member,
and also shows the family just how important they are
during these stages. Yellow Ribbon also understands
that the definition of “family” varies from person to
person, so members are able to bring their support
system with them to these events. Each military
member is put on active-duty orders for the three-day
event, along with their designated family members.
Topics covered during these events generally include
the importance of resiliency, communication,
and stress management, just to name a few. Since
Reserve benefits differ from those of the typical activeduty
member, local Veterans Affairs, TriCare, and
United Concordia chapters come out to host an informational
fair where members can learn more about
their entitlements. Along with those three agencies,
there can be up to 25 different resources available to
answer questions on reservists’ benefits. Members
and their families can choose from a wide variety of
topics covered over the weekend and learn from the
experts how to implement those valuable tools into
their family routine, building that bond needed during
the deployment and reintegration phases.
Childcare is also provided over the event weekend.
Representatives from youth programs such as Project
Youth Extension Service, Teen Leadership Council,
and Operation Military Kids volunteer their time to
interact with the children, teaching them the many
skills each of their camps specialize in.
The next Yellow Ribbon event is scheduled for
Oct. 21-23 in Snowbird, Utah. Please contact Master
Sgt. Amy Bailey at (702) 652-0711 for questions
and eligibility requirements.
Courtesy photo
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — (Left) Tech. Sgt. Natrell
Curry, 926th Force Support Squadron knowledge
operations manager, receives information about the
Yellow Ribbon Program and other helping agencies upon
his deployment from Master Sgt. Amy Bailey, 926th Force
Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of
family readiness.
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