Deployment Support

The leaders and service providers at Luke are committed to helping families remain strong during deployments, extended TDYs and remote tours. A Readiness NCO is assigned to the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) to work with unit leadership and service agencies to care directly with troops for families during family separations. 

Pre-Deployment Briefing 
Pre-deployment briefings are held at the Installation Deployment Readiness Cell, building 859, on the first Wednesday of each month at 0900. Topics discussed include expectations, support services offered and positive ways of dealing with stress. Resources are given out and family information is obtained. This briefing is mandatory for active-duty members and highly encouraged for spouses.

Reintegration Briefings
Reintegration Briefings are held twice weekly: Mondays at 9 AM and Wednesday at 1 PM at the M&FRC Bldg 1113.
The topics range from expectations at home and work, how to reintegrate with family and friends, communication, coping skills, and sources to help the process. This briefing is mandatory for active-duty members and highly encouraged for spouses to attend.

Family Deployment Support
Give Parents a Break Program
The Air Force Aid Society recognizes Air Force families are subject to unique stressors due to the nature of military life, deployments, remote tours of duty, and extended work hours. In an effort to help these families, we offer the Give Parents a Break Program. The purpose of this program is to offer free child care to alleviate the stressors of parenting while your loved one is away. Please contact the Luke Military and Family Readiness Center for scheduled dates and to obtain a certificate.Spouses should then take the certificate to the CDC and or Youth Center to sign up. Every child using the program must have completed a registration package. 
Hearts Apart Program
The Hearts Apart program is open to all military families who are geographically separated due to deployment, remote tours, or extended TDY's, and is designed to keep geographically-separated families informed and connected. The goal is to develop an adaptable community in which families can access the support they need through the many life changes that military commitment brings. The M&FRC host monthly activities and events.
The M&FRC host a social activity once a month to promote interaction and fun for families of deployed service members.
Information and Referral
It's never possible to anticipate all the things that might occur during a separation. Call us if you have a concern and we’ll help you find the available resources to meet your need.
Tips for Spouses
•    If you haven't been contacted by your spouse's unit at LAFB, contact the first sergeant and ask for a point of contact or call the LM&FRC if you need assistance.
•    Participate in activities with other spouses. It helps to share with friends.
•    Be vigilant about your security and ask friends and family to stay in touch. Don't let people into your home who you don't know and refer any media requests for interviews to Public Affairs at 623-856-6011.
•    If you're feeling disconnected, contact one of our service providers. If you're unsure whom to call, contact the LM&FRC for information.
•    Talk to children about their concerns, but also set aside time to do special activities. Keep their lives as normal as possible while dad or mom is away.
•    If you have a concern about something you've heard, call 623-856-6550 and confirm to make sure the information is accurate.

For additional information or questions please contact the M&FRC at 623-856-6550.