DePLAYment tags coming soon

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  • By Maj. Belinda Petersen
  • Air Force Services Agency Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Air Force Services Agency officials will be offering DePLAYment tags to families of deployed members through Jul. 31, 2010, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.

The tags are available at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center and these tags will replace the current BOG, or Be Our Guest, cards currently being used, according the Staci Corder, 341st Force Support Squadron marketing director.

Family members need to bring along a copy of the deployed member's orders to register.

Once registered, the tag-pass holder can use the tags to qualify for free and reduced fee programs, such as free youth classes, instructional classes, sports programs, hourly childcare, and family programs for the family left at home during deployment or upon return of the member.

"The tags look like dog tags and can be placed on a key ring, much like the ones used at stores in the United States to indicate a frequent shopper," said Ms. Carol Sudy, Air Force Services Agency marketing specialist. "The pre-printed numbered code on the back of the dog tag serves as a unique identifier for each family member."

Recently, Air Force Services Agency officials launched MyAirForceLife.com to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.

"The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play,'" said Mr. Mike Bensen, deputy to the commander of Air Force Services Agency. "Our focus is to make it even better for our Air Force family. The Web site highlights the core 'Year of the Air Force Family' programs and activities."

"An Airman's deployment is really a family's deployment. Airmen expect us to provide a stable environment for them and their families. And, doing so is part of our heritage and culture," Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said during his speech to the Air Force Sergeants Association in Aug.

To find out more about what is being offered at Malmstrom, visit www.341fss.com or go to www.myairforcelife.com and click on the Malmstrom link.