Military & Family Readiness Center
New to Japan? Immerse yourself in the culture! Join us for courses offered throughout the year to help you better understand and embrace life in Japan. Courses are limited to ages 18 & up.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday – Holidays: Closed
Fam: Closed
Last Friday of Every Month Closed for Training
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Bldg. 535
DSN: 225.8725
UPCOMING COURSES
Events
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Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is a Congressionally mandated program that provides information, tools, and training to ensure Service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life. There are at least 4 steps to the TAP process.
INITIAL COUNSELING (Valid for 4 years)
NLT 365 days from DOS
Initiate TAP email and return completed documents: DOD Self Assessment and ITP first part
1 on 1 appt with assigned counselor
Placed in 1 of 3 Tiers (according to self assessment)
Initiate DD2648 in DOD TAP
PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING BRIEF (valid for 4 years)
Offered every other Wed at M&FRC (0800 – 1100)
Must complete Initial Counseling prior (will schedule during IC)
Prerequisite for attending all other TAP workshops
TAP WORKSHOP: 3 Mandatory Days (Valid for 4 years)
DOD DAY, VA BENEFITS & SERVICES & DOL EFCT (some exemptions may apply)
Monthly registration available upon completion Pre-Separation Counseling
*2 DAY ADDITIONAL TAP TRACKS (may be waived in some cases)
Employment
Career and Credential Exploration (C2E)
Entrepreneurship (B2B)
Education
CAPSTONE (Valid for 1 year)
Requires CC/designee review and signature
NLT 90 days from Date of Separation
1 on 1 appt with assigned counselor
Evaluate CRS requirements (ITP, GAP Analysis, Post Transition Budget)
Provide resources & warm handovers
Relocation Services
Pre-Arrival Orientation
If you are PCS’ing to Yokota and would like first-hand information from base agencies that would help make your transition smoother, please register for our Pre-Arrival Orientation. The call is held via Teams every first Thursday of the month at 0800 JST. Please call the MFRC at 315-225-8725 or email our org box at 374fssfsfr@us.af.mil to register.
Newcomer’s Orientation
Newcomer’s Orientation is held every Wednesday at the Yokota M&FRC and begins at 0800. This workshop is designed to meet relocation needs of our inbound members & families and helps to integrate participants into the life of the community.
Sponsorship Training
Offered Monthly
Learn essential tools to help newcomers transition to the Yokota community. Newly appointed Active Duty sponsors must complete the eSAT online training prior to attending the workshop. Registration is required.
Readiness Program
Deployment Briefs
Deployment briefs (Pre and Post) are by appointment only
CULTURAL COURSES
Survival Japanese
Learn basic Japanese words and phrases at this six-session course. Call the M&FRC at 225 8726 for more information on registration and class dates.
Customs & Courtesies
Offered Monthly
Gain an understanding of Japanese manners so you feel at ease exploring off base.
Japanese Cooking Class
Every Last Tuesday at noon
Learn a new dish each month and meet others from the Yokota community.
VOTING ASSISTANCE
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is there to assist Service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens exercising their right to vote with the tools and resources to successfully do so – from anywhere in the world.
Helpful Tips
Voting Federal Assistance Program
Get everything you need to vote at FVAP.gov
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
As a service member, military spouse, or dependent, navigating employment opportunities and volunteering on Yokota Air Base can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the M&FRC offers a range of resources to help you achieve your career goals and give back to the community. These resources include Resume Workshops, Employment Fundamentals such as interview skills and networking, one-on-one employment & resume assistance, and education resources. Yokota Air Base also offers a range of volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back to the community and develop new skills and build your network.
NAF & USAJobs
Search and apply for Federal jobs in the GS and NAF system. Learn about hiring paths for veterans, students and more.
Yokota Direct Hire
PERSONAL & WORK LIFE
Heart Link
Offered Quarterly
Are you a spouse new to the Air Force? New to Yokota? Increase your awareness of the Air Force missions, customs and protocols. This workshop is specifically designed for spouses and all spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
Bundles For Babies
Offered Quarterly
Learn more about budgeting for baby, prenatal fitness, M&FRC support programs and more from various on-base service agencies. Participants will receive a gift card courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society.
FINANCIAL READINESS
Financial Workshops
Offered Throughout the Year
Managing personal finances remains a top concern for DAF personnel and family members. Financial issues for Service members can have a direct impact on readiness and retention. In many cases, resultant financial problems have had a serious negative impact on DAF personnel and families, as well as a significant effect on operational readiness, morale, and retention.
Service members and the DAF have a joint responsibility to address personal financial obligations. Members have an obligation to meet the financial needs of their families and discharge their just financial debts in a timely fashion. The DAF promotes sound financial practices, personal integrity, and responsibility among its members. This is accomplished both at the command and installation level through the M&FRC’s certified Personal Financial Manager (PFM) and Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) who work within the AFPC’s umbrella. Both PFM and PFCs provide factual, unbiased financial counseling to service members and families upon request regardless of service affiliation and assist them with developing skills and strategies to meet financial goals and achieve and maintain financial readiness.
Personal Financial Management classes are offered monthly that help in providing service members the common knowledge, skills, and behavior standards to enable them to manage their financial affairs in a manner that enhances mission and financial readiness.
EFMP
EFMP Sensory Play: Children will have the opportunity to create crafts and have sensory friendly activities.
EFMP Educational Workshop: Opportunity for families to join an educational workshop to learn more about various topics.
EFMP 101: Orientation and workshop to better understand EFMP.
Exceptional Family Member Program
EFMP is a Defense Department program that provides comprehensive support and services to military families with special medical or educational needs. EFMP is more than just one program or connection point. It’s the work of three interrelated components across the Defense Department that work together to support military families with special medical or educational needs: Identification and enrollment – Assignment coordination – Family Support. Please contact the Military & Family Readiness Center for more information.
KEY SUPPORT FACEBOOK PAGES
| USFJ Key Support Liaisons | |
| 374MXS | 374mxs.cksp@gmail.com |
| 374 LRS | 374thlrsdkyspouses@gmail.com |
| 374 CS | 374cskeyspouse@gmail.com |
| 374 WSA and CPTS | |
| 374 AMXS | |
| 374 MDG | |
| 374 CES | |
| 753 SOAMXS |
teamcv22yokota@gmail.com |
| 36th AS | Spouses36AS@gmail.com |
| 374 CONS | |
| DSRJ |
DSRJmembersfamilies@gmail.com |
| 21 SOS and 431I Det 1 | 21SOS.CCE.Exec@us.af.mil |
| 459th AS | |
| 730 SOAMXS | |
| USFJ | usfjkeyspouse@gmail.com |
| PACAF | PACAFKeyspouse@gmail.com |
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5th AF |
5AFKeySpouse@gmail.com |
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DET 402 |
Keyspouse402@gmail.com |