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Families of deployed receive 'DePLAYment' benefits

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  • By Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Herard
  • 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  "DePLAYment" tags are now being offered through the Airman and Family Readiness Center to families with deployed members and 90 days after the deployed member returns.

"I truly think this program is another phenomenal way to honor and show our appreciation for all the support our families give to allow us to complete the mission," said Tech. Sgt. Kimberley Freeman, Airman and Family Readiness Center NCO.

"Families will benefit from DePLAYment by receiving free and reduced-fee activities from many of the facilities located here at Scott. I consider it a privilege to play a role in this program."

Eligibility
- Families of a member who deployed for more than 30 days or a 365-PCS in support of an active operation on or after July 1, 2009.
- Families are also eligible if the deployment orders were issued before July 1, 2009 and the member returned after July 1, 2009. 
- Families are still eligible for 90 days after the member returns. 
- Air Force Wounded Warriors and families of Air Force Fallen Warriors are also eligible. 
- Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen stationed at Scott are also eligible. 
- The last day to use the passes is July 31.

For more information, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 256-8668.

"DePLAYment" benefits
- Youth/child programs, sports, events and classes (not to exceed $50 per child)
- Up to 10 hours of hourly care at the Child Development Center (not for regular childcare)
- Free child care during mandatory deployment meetings, medical appointments and meeting with Airman and Family Readiness Center personnel - Wounded Warrior families can receive unlimited free hourly care for medical appointments. 
- Families of Fallen Warriors will receive 40 hours of hourly care per child for immediate family of deceased member and $200 toward hourly care through July 31 for regularly scheduled full or part day programs in on-base facilities.

Team Scott also has additional benefits, including:
- An annual membership fee of $35 at the Youth Center. 
- Free bowling nights at the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center.
- Ready golf clinics at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course.
- One free family self-enrichment class per quarter at the Arts and Crafts Center.
- Free transportation and admission for families, one per quarter, from Information, Tickets and Travel. 
- Family reading nights with special character visitors from the Library.