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Air Force personnel who may be affected by the Enlisted Date of Seperation Rollback or the Officer Force Shaping Board Program should contact the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center for assistance.
Public law mandates that all military personnel separating or retiring receive pre-separation counseling. Additionally, Military Personnel Flight requires a copy of the completed DD Form 2648, Pre-Separation Counseling Checklist, to clear members during out-processing.
A general Veterans Affairs benefits briefing will take place from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. March 25 at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein. This briefing is open to all active-duty members and their spouses.
The A&FRC has numerous services and resources to assist you in your transition. Call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100 to sign up, obtain dates or get additional information. If you call, indicate “Enlisted DOS Rollback or the Officer Force Shaping Board Program” to ensure you are offered all applicable services and the priority you deserve. Spouses’ attendance is highly encouraged.
Mandatory pre-separation counseling/
DD Form 2648 (1 p.m. Thursdays):
This mandated session provides an opportunity for military members and their spouses to be made aware of the wide range of transition services and benefits available to assist them in adjusting to civilian life.
Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program:
This is a four-day workshop hosted by the A&FRC and facilitated by Department of Labor contractors. The workshop covers several transitioning topics, such as creating a career catalog, resume writing, dressing for success, interviewing and goal setting.
Veteran benefits briefing:
The first day of each TAP workshop kicks off with a four-hour VA benefits briefing conducted by representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Topics include health care, GI bills, home loan guaranty, Veterans Group Life Insurance, disability compensation and more.
After attending this briefing, or if you have a
specific concern, you can request a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with a VA representative between 8 a.m. and noon every Wednesday.
Employment, resume writing seminar:
This class is offered from 8 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. This four-hour class discusses topics such as networking, navigating USAJOBS, tips for building your civilian and federal resumes, and additional job opportunities in the KMC. As a veteran, you may be eligible for hiring preference when applying for a federal job.
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program:
The Veteran’s Administration BDD office at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center provides informational briefings at the A&FRC from 1 to 4 p.m. March 16, April 20 and May 18. Walk-in services are also available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the BDD office at LRMC, Bldg. 3700, Room 214. Contact their office by calling 486-8028 or 06371-86-8028 or e-mailing GermanyBDD.vbapit@va.gov.
Military and Family Life consultants:
Counselors are available through the MFLC program to provide short-term, situational, problem-solving and counseling services to you and your family. Referrals are not required and no records are kept. The MFLCs can be reached by calling 0152-2421-1233 or 0152-0266-3352.
(Courtesy of the A&FRC)
