Langley AFB

Reintegration Processing

First and Foremost

WELCOMEWELCOME

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AGENDA

• 0900-0930 Health and Wellness Briefings0900-0930 Health and Wellness Briefings

• 0930-1000 Finance/Medical Briefings 0930-1000 Finance/Medical Briefings

• 1000-1130 In-Process (Medical, Finance)1000-1130 In-Process (Medical, Finance)

BRIEFINGS

• ChaplainChaplain

• SafetySafety

• Family Advocacy Program/Life SkillsFamily Advocacy Program/Life Skills

• Family Support CenterFamily Support Center

• Force Health ManagementForce Health Management

• FinanceFinance

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Mission Specific, Redeployment Brief

Mission Specific, Redeployment Brief

Chaplain, Captain, Christian Biscotti

1 FW/HC

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

3 illustrations, integration of meaning, and application.

My story, Your story, Our story…

A. Worldview, Faith, Belief, & Idealism

• Purpose & Hope from Tragedy & Chaos

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THE HUMAN SHAPETHE 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?

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MY STORYMY STORY

Abbeygale and BaileyA. Worldview, PTSD, deeper faith

Klaus KujawaA. 17 July, 1985. 19 years, flashbacks…

B. Today- a deeper faith, a deeper love.

16th Engineer Battalion, Bosnia A. Mass grave uncovered

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YOUR STORYYOUR 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?

1. Iraq is now a part of your experience and who you are!

2. Iraq may affect you for the next few months, years or decades!

3. Where do we go from here?

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OUR STORYOUR 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!

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APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

Caring for one another.

Telling your story.

Listening to someone else’s story.

Worldview, belief, and faith.

Grand Canyon clip.

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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

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GROUND SAFETY GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG

WELCOME HOME

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GROUND SAFETY GROUND SAFETY 1 FW/SEG

OVERVIEW

• SURVIVED THE DEPLOYMENT…NOW WHAT?

• APPLYING RISK MANAGEMENT ON & OFF DUTY

• LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

• CHOOSING TO BE SAFE

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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

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APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT

3 RULES TO REMEMBER….

- PLAN AHEAD

- KNOW THE RISK INVOLVED

- CHOOSE TO BE SAFE!

- MYRTLE BEACH EXAMPLE

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LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

• ON BASE

- WEST GATE CONSTRUCTION

• OFF BASE

- SAME BIG MESS AT MERCURY & I-64

- SCHOOL BUS AWARENESS (ON & OFF)

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CHOOSING TO BE SAFE

• LAFB FORM 29B (MANDATORY)

- USED FOR MEMBERS UNDER AGE 26

- LET YOUR LAST DECISION BE TO CHOOSE TO BE SAFE!

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SUMMARY

• SURVIVE HERE!

• APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT

• LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

• IT’S YOUR CHOICE TO BE SAFE

• 1 FW/SEG 764-5058

Family Advocacy Program

And

Life Skills Support Center

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FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAMFAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM

Part of MDG

Provide counseling for AD families to prevent and treat family violence

No administrative or legal action

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REINTEGRATION TIPSREINTEGRATION TIPS

Normalcy of stress Listen You both changed New balance Interests Pace yourselves Finances Feeling unwanted Apologizing

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REINTEGRATION TIPSREINTEGRATION TIPS

Readjustment Period Previous problems Patience Respect Schedules Time together Future Children

FASTFAST

• 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 ManagementCombat Stress Management

LIFE SKILLS SUPPORT CENTER

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

Definition of Stress

Definition of Combat Stress

Signs of Stress/Combat Stress

Prevention

DEFINITION OF STRESSDEFINITION 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

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COMBAT STRESSCOMBAT STRESS

Very common for people returning from deployments

May have thoughts or dreams about the events

May experience difficulty sleeping, eating, or concentrating

PREVENTIONPREVENTION

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 INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

Life Skills Support Center and Family Advocacy:

764-6840/2427

After Hrs (via UCC): 764-6800

Located in Bldg 74 (Aerospace Medicine Bldg)

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

PERSONAL & FAMILY READINESS

PERSONAL & FAMILY READINESS

ACHIEVING MISSION READINESS …

THROUGH PERSONAL AND FAMILY READINESS

764-3990

EFFECTIVE REUNIONSEFFECTIVE 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 REUNIONSEFFECTIVE 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 REUNIONSEFFECTIVE 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 & REUNIONSPOUSES & 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 & REUNIONCHILDREN & 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 REUNIONSEFFECTIVE 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 !

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

Force Health Force Health ManagementManagement

POST-DEPLOYMENT POST-DEPLOYMENT

HEALTH ASSESSMENTHEALTH ASSESSMENT

PURPOSEPURPOSE::

• Assesses any changes to your health that may have Assesses any changes to your health that may have occurred while you were deployedoccurred while you were deployed

•Determines the need for follow-up actionDetermines the need for follow-up action

FINANCEFINANCE

BLOOD DRAWBLOOD DRAW