OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Wed & Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
Thu: 7:30am-12:00pm
Closed on Holidays & AFDW Family Days
ADDRESS
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
20762
PHONE
316.fss.mfsc@us.af.mil
Heart Link Program
The Spouse Orientation Program “Heart Link” is designed to strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness.
The overall objective is to increase retention of members in the Air Force by increasing spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocol, and the support resources and services available to them. Spouses will be presented with a Heart Link coin during graduation.
Mission
The Spouse Orientation Program “Heart Link” is designed to strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness.
Objective
The overall objective is to increase retention of members in the Air Force by increasing spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocol, and the support resources and services available to them. Spouses will be presented with a Heart Link coin during graduation.
Guidance
Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1342.22 Military & Family Readiness 4.2. C Personal and Family Life Education
Department Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-3009, Military and Family Readiness Centers, paragraphs 4.9 – 4.9.1.2., provides guidance.
Personal & Work-Life Desk Guide (published by AFPC/DPFF/Updated May 2022)
Service Delivery Desk Guide – January 2021
Spouse Windshield Tour
NOTE: All dates are subject to change and/or cancellation due to the Air Force Mission and/or unforeseen circumstances.
Heart Link Spouse Orientation
Joint Base Andrews’ Heart Link “Spouse Orientation” is open to new military spouses married to an Air Force member for 5 years or less, as well as spouses new to Joint Base Andrews; however, all spouses from surrounding installations are welcome to attend.
This fun-filled interactive orientation is provided on a virtual platform or in an in-person environment with a variety of activities during the day.
Spouses will have the opportunity to meet with the 316th Wing Commander and community partners, and network with other spouses while learning about programs and services available for them and their families.
Additionally, included in the Heart Link “Spouse Orientation” is a Spouse Windshield Tour of Joint Base Andrews.
Heart Link is offered on a quarterly basis at a minimum, or as requested by installation leadership IAW AFI 36-3009.
The Heart Link program is sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society through their Community Programs that provide funding for many quality-of-life programs.
Heart Link Snapshots
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