Deployers invited to Yellow Ribbon Event

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  • By Master Sgt. Sandra Plentzas
  • 944th Fighter Wing Yellow Ribbon Program Manager
The Air Force Reserve Command Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program invites recently deployed U.S. Air Force Reserve members to the next Regional Yellow Ribbon Training Event in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 25-27.

This event is scheduled to include activities, referral information, education, vendor booths, and interactive breakout sessions that span the concerns and issues faced by  deployers and their loved ones. Planned activities may include: benefits information, marriage enrichment, living as a single, educational and fun youth activities, and free professional childcare during the event.

Members and their loved ones must meet one or more of the following eligibility requirements to RSVP:

-Preparing for a deployment of 90 days or longer that will result in the separation from your loved ones

-Returned from a deployment of 90 days or longer and haven't yet attended a post-deployment event

-Returned from a deployment of 90 days or longer and attended 1 post-deployment event, you may attend an additional event

Military members will be placed on orders and will receive pay for the duration of the event. Directly related transportation and lodging expenses for the member and authorized guests will be reimbursed.


For more information or to sign-up contact Master Sgt. Sandra Plentzas, 944th Fighter Wing Yellow Ribbon Program Manager, by phone at 623-856-5303, or by email at Sandra.Plentzas@us.af.mil.