Langley_Reintegration_Briefing

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Langley AFB Reintegration Processing

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First and Foremost WELCOME HOME !!!!

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AGENDA 0900-0930 Health and Wellness Briefings 0930-1000 Finance/Medical Briefings 1000-1130 In-Process (Medical, Finance)

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BRIEFINGS Chaplain Safety Family Advocacy Program/Life Skills Family Support Center Force Health Management Finance

Mission Specific, Redeployment Brief : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. Mission Specific, Redeployment Brief Chaplain, Captain, Christian Biscotti 1 FW/HC

INTRODUCTION : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. INTRODUCTION 3 illustrations, integration of meaning, and application. My story, Your story, Our story… A. Worldview, Faith, Belief, & Idealism Purpose & Hope from Tragedy & Chaos

THE HUMAN SHAPE : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. THE HUMAN SHAPE Spirituality Heart (passion, call) Abilities Personality Experiences What is your SHAPE? Experiences? How has this deployment changed you, the way you see the world, and maybe your beliefs?

MY STORY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. MY STORY Abbeygale and Bailey A. Worldview, PTSD, deeper faith Klaus Kujawa A. 17 July, 1985. 19 years, flashbacks… B. Today- a deeper faith, a deeper love. 16th Engineer Battalion, Bosnia A. Mass grave uncovered

YOUR STORY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. YOUR STORY 5 senses: see, smell, touch, taste, hear. 1. What did you see? 2. What did you smell? 3. What did you touch? 4. What did you taste? 5. What did you hear? Iraq is now a part of your experience and who you are! Iraq may affect you for the next few months, years or decades! Where do we go from here?

OUR STORY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. OUR STORY You are not alone. We need to talk about it. Grief is a process… Life is a journey, run like a marathon, not a 100 yard dash. Sacramento airport, baggage sculpture and YOU!

APPLICATION : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. APPLICATION Caring for one another. Telling your story. Listening to someone else’s story. Worldview, belief, and faith. Grand Canyon clip.

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Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. QUESTIONS

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG WELCOME HOME

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG OVERVIEW SURVIVED THE DEPLOYMENT…NOW WHAT? APPLYING RISK MANAGEMENT ON & OFF DUTY LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS CHOOSING TO BE SAFE

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG YOU’VE SURVIVED THE DEPLOYMENT NOW STAY ALIVE HERE! - DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE - DON’T DRIVE FATIGUED - USE SPORTS AND RECREATION SAFETY - LINE OF DUTY DETERMINATION MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT 3 RULES TO REMEMBER…. - PLAN AHEAD - KNOW THE RISK INVOLVED - CHOOSE TO BE SAFE! - MYRTLE BEACH EXAMPLE

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON BASE - WEST GATE CONSTRUCTION OFF BASE - SAME BIG MESS AT MERCURY & I-64 - SCHOOL BUS AWARENESS (ON & OFF)

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG CHOOSING TO BE SAFE LAFB FORM 29B (MANDATORY) - USED FOR MEMBERS UNDER AGE 26 - LET YOUR LAST DECISION BE TO CHOOSE TO BE SAFE!

GROUND SAFETY : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG SUMMARY SURVIVE HERE! APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IT’S YOUR CHOICE TO BE SAFE 1 FW/SEG 764-5058

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Family Advocacy Program And Life Skills Support Center

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM Part of MDG Provide counseling for AD families to prevent and treat family violence No administrative or legal action

REINTEGRATION TIPS : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. REINTEGRATION TIPS Normalcy of stress Listen You both changed New balance Interests Pace yourselves Finances Feeling unwanted Apologizing

REINTEGRATION TIPS : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. REINTEGRATION TIPS Readjustment Period Previous problems Patience Respect Schedules Time together Future Children

FAST : 

FAST Couples counseling for those who may be at-risk Voluntary Short term No documentation in OPR Community referral

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM : 

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM Eligibility: Pregnancy - age 3 years old Voluntary Home Visitation Child Development Info Welcome Bag Classes Video, books, tapes, CDs

Combat Stress Management : 

Combat Stress Management LIFE SKILLS SUPPORT CENTER

OVERVIEW : 

OVERVIEW Definition of Stress Definition of Combat Stress Signs of Stress/Combat Stress Prevention

DEFINITION OF STRESS : 

DEFINITION OF STRESS A state of disequilibrium that occurs when there is a disharmony between demands occurring within an individual’s internal or external environment and his or her ability to cope with these demands

DEFINITION OF COMBAT STRESS : 

DEFINITION OF COMBAT STRESS Combination of physiological and psychological reactions manifested by a variety of symptoms during or immediately following combat

COMBAT STRESS : 

Clipart from A Bit Better Corporation. No Federal Endorsement intended. COMBAT STRESS Very common for people returning from deployments May have thoughts or dreams about the events May experience difficulty sleeping, eating, or concentrating

PREVENTION : 

PREVENTION Maintain Exercise Program Practice Relaxation Techniques Sleep Schedule Eat Healthy Plan for Recreation Activities Limit Alcohol Use (Drink Responsibly) Utilize Support System (Family, Friends, Unit) …even when you don’t want to

CONTACT INFORMATION : 

CONTACT INFORMATION Life Skills Support Center and Family Advocacy: 764-6840/2427 After Hrs (via UCC): 764-6800 Located in Bldg 74 (Aerospace Medicine Bldg)

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QUESTIONS

PERSONAL & FAMILY READINESS : 

PERSONAL & FAMILY READINESS ACHIEVING MISSION READINESS … THROUGH PERSONAL AND FAMILY READINESS 764-3990

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS : 

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS Overview What is an effective reunion? What is the best time to address reunion? What can we do to help the process? What are some points of emphasis?

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS : 

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS What is an effective reunion? The process of reintegrating the service member and family back into a stable and “normal” period of one’s life.

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS : 

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS Reunions effect people ... Military Member Spouses Children Single Airmen Co-workers

MILITARY MEMBER & REUNION : 

MILITARY MEMBER & REUNION Possible thoughts and feelings ... Sense of relief Proud of accomplishment How spouse may have changed How will the children react Financial worries Loss of importance to the family Loss of freedom Work reunion Plus many more!

SPOUSES & REUNION : 

SPOUSES & REUNION Possible thoughts and feelings … Relieved! Proud of accomplishment How they are perceived by returning spouse Loss of freedom How will children react Stability of relationship Possible resentment Plus many more !

CHILDREN & REUNION : 

CHILDREN & REUNION Possible thoughts and feelings ... Happy! Possibly resentful Wonder if Dad/Mom will leave again Clinging Will want to “talk your ear off” Worry about how things will change Remember kids are still developing !

SINGLE AIRMEN & REUNION : 

SINGLE AIRMEN & REUNION Possible thoughts and feelings … Proud of accomplishment Wanting to reestablish living situation Financial Concerns Social Life / Significant other Work Reunion Changes in friends Often overlooked !

CO-WORKERS & REUNIONS : 

CO-WORKERS & REUNIONS Possible thoughts and feelings … Happy … friend returns Relieved due to more help Possibly resentful Feel under appreciated Change in work roles Personnel changes Be aware of these !

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS : 

EFFECTIVE REUNIONS Some things to consider … Be Realistic ! Show appreciation Respect changes Allow for couple / children time Reestablishing intimacy Avoid the “Who had it worse” game Communication and Patience are the Key !

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QUESTIONS

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Force Health Management

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POST-DEPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT PURPOSE: Assesses any changes to your health that may have occurred while you were deployed Determines the need for follow-up action

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FINANCE

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BLOOD DRAW