The Career Focus Program offers a variety of programs and services that can assist spouses, family members and military who are seeking to enhance their job finding skills.

Workshops

Navigating USA Jobs
The workshop teaches how to search the USAJOBS website, read federal job announcements and understand qualifications. The second half of the workshop is a detailed briefing of the federal hiring preferences.

Resume Writing & Cover Letters
Identify types of resumes and the pros and cons of each. This workshop explains the different sections of a resume and gives you tips on construction of a resume. Instructions are provided on translating your military skills into civilian terminology and measuring skills and experiences to show the impact on job performances.

The second half of the workshop focuses on writing Federal Resumes and different formats and requirements separate from the traditional private industry resume.

Interviewing and Salary Negotiation
Information and guidance on the interview process, frequently asked and difficult questions, proper dress attire, body language, effective job search methods, researching companies and analyzing job announcements are covered during this workshop. In addition, learn techniques on how to negotiate for the best salary and compensation package. Workshop offered semi-annually.

Consultations
After attending the above mentioned workshops individual consultations for resume review, interviewing skills or federal employment are available by appointment to spouses, family members and military seeking civilian employment.

Discovery Center
The Discovery Center, located in the front area of the A&FRC offers computer and text reference materials, access to word processing programs to create or update resumes or cover letters, and access to USAJOBS and other job search sites.

Helpful Websites
Federal Job Search usajobs.gov
Air Force Civilian Service afciviliancareers.com
Office of Personnel Management opm.gov
FAA-Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center faa.gov/jobs
US Postal Center usps.com/employment
Career One Stop careeronestop.org
NAF Jobs nafjobs.org/
Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopmyexchange.com
Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities
Military Spouse Employment and eMentor Program

For more information on the Career Focus Program, sign up for workshops or make an individual appointment, please call the A&FRC at 405-739-2747.

The Casualty Assistance Office is located in building 6001 and office hours are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please call with questions or to set up and appointment. For more information contact M&FRC front desk  405-739-2747.

The Casualty Assistance Representative is the primary point of contact and can assist with the following:

Virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED)
Each Active Duty member must have a current vRED on file. The vRED is the SOLE source of contact information for your Next-of-Kin(NOK) and other persons to notify in case of an injury, death or emergency.
vRED Trifold (PDF)

Family Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)
Spousal premiums must be paid monthly and dependent children are automatically covered at no cost if military member pays for SGLI. Assistance with applying for FSGLI or answering any questions.

Traumatic Injury Protection Program Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)
If you are paying for SGLI you are automatically covered for TSGLI for $1 a month. Assistance with applying for TSGLI or answering any questions.

Active Duty Deaths
Reports deaths to base leadership up to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, facilitates the notification of the NOK, briefs and assist NOK on applying for benefits
Active Duty Death Information Trifold (PDF)

Active Duty Medical Reporting
Reports very serious ill/injured (VSI), serious ill/injured (SI) and not serious ill/injured (NSI) to base leadership up to Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Air Force Retiree Deaths
Reports death to Defense Finance and Accounting services. Briefs and assists NOK on applying for benefits.
Retiree Death Information Trifold (PDF)

Our Readiness NCOs provide information and assistance to military and civilian families. Our Readiness team assists families with separations due to deployments, remote tours, national emergencies/disasters and evacuations. For more information contact the M&FRC at 405-739-2747.

Services provided

Family Readiness Briefing
Mandatory briefing for military members covering pre-deployment, deployment, and reintegration. Families are highly encourage to attend. 

Readiness Emergency Sleeping Tool - R.E.S.T.
Deployers send the Readiness NCOs a color picture and they impose the picture on a pillow case for FREE!!

Deployed Events
Quarterly events for the families of deployed members.

Give Parents a Break
This program helps families in dealing with stresses due to the nature of military life. Eligible families can receive 5 hours of free childcare each month at the base Child Development Center. Funded by Air Force Aid Society (AFAS). 

Kids Understanding Deployment Operations (K.U.D.O.S)
Operation KUDOS is an annual event to help children understand the deployment process in a fun environment.

Airman's Attic
A free resource for Airmen and Sailors can help each other by donating gently used items. E1-E5 can utilized this free program on a monthly basis. Examples of items you may find in the Airman's Attic are kitchen items, baby items, clothing, uniforms, etc. Donations also accepted.

Call the M&FRC front desk for questions (405)739-2747

Provides free and confidential short term, problem solving counseling to service members and their families.

Services are FREE and confidential and include but are not limited to:
- Deployment/Reintegration issues
- Marriage & relationship issues
- Parenting & Family
- Communication challenges
- Stress & anxiety/Depression/Grief & loss
- Individual or group settings
Services can be provided on or off military installations.

Services providers are Masters or Pd.D. level licensed clinical counselors.

Services are confidential and private with no records kept.

MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse, domestic abuse and duty-to-warn situations.

Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief and Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. These non-profit organizations assist their members in taking care of their own through interest-free loans and grants for basic needs. For more information contact the M&FRC at 405-739-2747.

The American Red Cross handles all emergency travel requests by contacting 1-877-272-7337.

Air Force Aid Society
The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force. It promotes the Air Force mission by helping "to relieve distress of Air Force members and their families and assisting them to finance their education." Through the years, AFAS has become increasingly effective in helping individuals with personal emergencies - as well as extremely useful when used by commanders to help solve personnel problems in their units. Set up an account and complete the online financial assistance application on the AFAS website.

AFAS is the Air Force's way of taking care of its own through interest-free loans or grants for emergencies and basic needs. Examples that could qualify an individual, depending upon circumstances, are:

Emergency Leave Travel
Basic Living Needs
Respite Care
Give Parents A Break (Active Duty Air Force)
Child Care for PCS (Active Duty Air Force), providing 20 hours of daycare credit within 60 days of PCS
Bundles For Babies & Infant Care (Active Duty Air Force)
Child Care For Volunteers
Education Grants

Emergency Assistance Provided to Retirees and Members of the Army, Navy & Marines
Some of our favorite sites include:
Air Force Aid Society
Army Emergency Relief Society
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
American Red Cross
Air Force Enlisted Widows
Fisher House
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund

A great variety of workshops and seminars designed to enhance customer knowledge, skills and abilities to anticipate and meet challenges throughout the stages of the family life cycle and ease adaptation to the unique demands of military life.

• Military Spouse Orientation: Heartlink
• Foreign Born Spouses
• True Colors
• Grief & Loss
   

For more information contact the M&FRC at 405-739-2747.

Meeting financial obligations and goals is a common objective of every family. The Personal Financial Readiness (PFR) Program offers information, education and personal financial counseling to include: 

- Financial planning for life's changes
- Car buying 101
- Home buying 101
- Budgeting/Money management
- TSP/BRS/Retirement
- Credit/Debt management
- MyVector financial training
- Customized workshops to meet the need
- One on One appointments available
- Ditching the Dorms

Information and resource materials are available to assist in personal financial management.

The Personal Financial Management Program offers long-term solutions to financial problems.

For a short-term financial crisis, you may be able to get help by contacting one of the Services' Assistance Agencies such as Air Force Aid Society(AFAS), Army Emergency Relief(AER) or Navy/Marine Corp Relief Society(NMCRS).

For more information contact the Military and Family Readiness Center at (405)739-2747.

Moving to a new base or community is a normal part of life in the military. This can be a major life event for the family.

The Military and Family Readiness Center helps single and married service members and DoD employees and their families in preparing for relocation to a new base. The adjustment to life at a new base, once they arrive, is also made smoother with the help of the Military and Family Readiness Center.

Utilizing the Relocation Assistance Program, you can:
- Get up-to-date information about your new base and community before you move.
- Available for Tinker AFB and the surrounding communities.
- Set up timelines and prepare your move.
- Access budgeting assistance in planning for your moving costs.
- Participate in a Pre Arrival Workshop
- Attend Right Start Orientation

Childcare for PCS
This program, funded by AFAS, offers 20 hours of free childcare to Air Force families, within 60 days, when they are getting ready to leave a base or upon arriving at a new base. Care is provided only at on base licensed child daycare providers. This time can be used while packing, unpacking, attending a Smooth Move class, Newcomer's Orientation or job hunting. (open to all ranks)

For more information contact the M&FRC at 405-739-2747.

What is SBP?
SBP is a Government program which makes it possible for retiring members to ensure that after their deaths, their eligible survivors receive a portion of their military retired pay in the form of a monthly annuity. Otherwise, military pay stops when the retired member dies.

SBP is the sole means for a retired member to continue a portion of their military retired pay to their eligible survivors. If a member chooses (with the concurrence of their spouse) not to participate in the SBP, an annuity will not be paid.

An active duty member who has eligible dependents is automatically covered by SBP at the maximum level at no cost to the member while he/she remains on active duty.

Prior to retiring, each member must decide whether to continue SBP coverage into retirement. The retired pay of those members who elect to participate is reduced by monthly premiums.

After retirement, if your marital status changes contact the SBP office to make changes to your SBP program coverage.

For more information, contact the M&FRC at 405-739-2747.

The Transition Assistance Program is a Congressionally Mandated designed to educate members on programs, benefits, and services available for a successful transition from the military. TAP is provided through the Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), and is available to assist Service Members and their dependents. See below for current mandatory components required for all separating and retiring service members.

Requirements include:
Initial/Pre-separation Counseling 
Transition Assistance Program 3 Day Workshop
Capstone

Optional classes include:
Navigating USA Jobs
Resumes and Cover Letters
Interviewing and Salary Negotiation

Retirees can receive this mandatory briefing 2 years from their DOR and Separatees can receive 1 year from DOS. But all must receive training no later than 90 days prior to scheduled separation or retirement.

For more information contact the M&FRC at 405-739-2747.

The Volunteer Resource Program provides information for installation and M&FRC volunteering opportunities. For more information contact the M&FRC at (405)739-2747.

On Base Volunteer Opportunities for ID Card Holders

Military and Family Readiness Center (405)739-2747

Airman's Attic

Status of Volunteers
Active Duty, Civilian employees and all other installation card holders over 18.
Description of Opportunities
Organize and sort clothing/household goods and distribute to Airmen E-6 and below and repurpose items to other facilities.

THE FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE MILITARY

Your Installation Voter Assistance Office (IVAO) is here to help you exercise the very right you protect-your right to vote! We can help you register to vote, request an absentee ballot and notify your local election officials back home of a change of address. The voting office supports all voting-eligible personnel with access to Tinker AFB including uniformed military personnel, DoD civilian employees and their dependents.

VOTING IS DIFFERENT FOR MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Voting in the U.S. is controlled and conducted by state governments who have various rules, whether it's for voting early, by absentee, or at local polls if a local voter is temporarily gone on Election Day. Military voting is different because extended or overseas absences can prevent service members from using normal state voting rules. A special law, called the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, or UOCAVA, requires that the states and territories allow certain groups to register and vote absentee in federal elections.

CAN I VOTE IF I’M DEPLOYED?

While a few deploying or deployed members may be able to vote at their local polls prior to departure or will return in time to vote at their local polls, most deployed members must use the absentee voting process if they want to vote. Local briefings during deployment processing should encourage deploying members to take a copy of two voting forms with them: the SF-76, Federal Post Card Application, and the SF-186, Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. Base voting action officers (or unit voting assistance officer) can help. The SF-76 is available at the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web (FVAP.gov) site. You are required to out-process through your unit voting assistance officer if you are deploying for more than 30 days.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE UNDER THE UOCAVA LAW?

All members of the U.S. uniformed services (on active duty) including Merchant Marines, their family members and U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S. The IVAO at each Air Force location will assist any member of any branch of service, their dependents and civilians that are eligible to vote.

DO ALL MILITARY MEMBERS VOTE UNDER THE UOCAVA LAW OR CAN I VOTE LOCALLY?

Military and family members stationed/working in their voting residence city and state, may vote locally at the polls or use their state's absentee process. Each state has specific residency and voter registration requirements. State rules and most required forms can be found at the FVAP Web site by searching your "state name" and entering the words "voting" or "election”. Phone numbers for local election or voting offices can be found in a phone book's "government offices" section. Even if it is not one's home state, military members may vote in the state or territory where they are stationed if they change their legal residence to that state or territory. Even if service members live on a military installation, just registering to vote at their new location will often result in a change in legal residence. Because there are legal and tax obligations that may be incurred, people should visit their base legal office for advice on local and state tax policies. Voters using UOCAVA protections continue to remain voting and tax residents of their home state without regard to the places their duty has taken them.

HOW DO I COMPLETE AND SEND THE FORM?

Because many states have specific rules, follow the instructions in the Voting Assistance Guide, which is available from a voting officer, or go to the FVAP Web site. Depending on the state, people can either mail or fax the SF-76 to their voting/election official. Although there is a deadline, some states allow late registration.

SINCE MY FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT IN THE MILITARY, CAN THEY VOTE ABSENTEE?

The law entitles eligible family members of military personnel to vote absentee. Family members are considered to be in the same absentee voter category as military members and generally should follow the same procedures. Family members of military personnel residing overseas, who are U.S. citizens and who have never resided in the U.S., usually claim a parent's legal status as their own if that parent is a U.S. citizen.

WHERE IS MY "LEGAL VOTING RESIDENCE"?

For voting purposes, the "legal voting residence" can be the state or territory where the service member last resided prior to entering military service or the state or territory that a service member has since claimed as the legal residence. To claim a new legal residence, one must have simultaneous physical presence and the intent to return to that location as the primary residence. Military and family members can choose to change their legal residence every time they change permanent duty stations. Military members and their families can have different legal voting residences. A legal officer should be consulted before legal residence is changed because there are usually other factors, besides voting, that need to be considered. People (such as property owners) can claim residency even though they may no longer maintain formal ties to that former residence address. All related paperwork should list the former address because it is needed to place people in a proper voting district, ward, precinct or parish.

HOW DO I VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT?

Complete and mail the Federal Post Card Application Form (SF-76). The best place to complete a SF-76 is on the Federal Voting Website, FVAP.gov. You can also contact your unit or Installation Voting Assistance Officer for more information.

TINKER AFB POINT OF CONTACT

The Tinker Air Force Base Voter Assistance Office is located in the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Building 6001, in the lobby area. The office is open for walk-ins every Wednesday, 1400-1600. An appointment for voting assistance can be made in advance by email (tinker.vote@us.af.mil) or telephone (405-739-2747). The office is closed Federal Holidays and designated AFMC Family Days.

Your Installation and Unit Voting Assistance Officers are also available to help you request, fill-out, and return your absentee ballots.

For more information regarding the Tinker voting program, please contact the Airman & Family Front Desk (405)739-2747

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