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Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen and Guardians

by Traci Howells “The new digitized process is a much cally, which means better routing and “There are a lot of great assignments
JB San Antonio-Randolph, Texas cleaner way to clear members for their accountability. Members will be able out there and we may be able to move
assignment.” to track their case and find where it you to one that’s a better fit for your
Airmen and Guardians selected Though all Airmen and Guardians is in the process, which means greater family’s medical and educational
for a permanent change of station are with dependents must complete the transparency.” needs.”
now able to access automated family travel screening questionnaire prior to Nelson said one of the most im- For more information on family
member travel screenings. PCS, the automated system update is portant features of the automated member travel screenings require-
As of Aug. 30, Department of the especially beneficial for EFMP fami- travel screener is a section that allows ments, contact your local Military
Air Force members with dependents lies, Nelson said. families to enter additional pertinent Personnel Flight Career Development
selected for an assignment will receive For EFMP families, the automated information. Section or Medical Treatment Facility
an email and a myVector notification capabilities will eliminate many, if “If you are in need of a specific EFMP-Medical office.
to complete the mandatory screening not all, medical appointments, enable specialty, have previously been to the EFMP families can find more in-
questionnaire electronically; paper Common Access Card-free system base, or have done your research and formation by using these resources:
copies of the AF Form 4380, Air Force access, and allow family members to know there are providers available, EFMP Central Cell – afpc.dp3x.
Special Needs Screener, are no longer complete the paperwork electroni- the more information you give us the workflow@us.af.mil
accepted. cally, which will also save data and faster your case will process,” she said. • DAF Family Vector Website –
“We have been making numerous smooth the process for future PCS’s. Prior to travel clearance, members https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil
changes to our systems and processes “These changes are part of a big- will receive a notification whether • Total Force Service Center – (800)
to streamline and simplify the lives of ger process,” Nelson said. “Because care is available. 525-0102; (210) 565-0102 (option 7)
our Airmen, Guardians and families,” we have implemented an automated “When care is not available our • DAF EFMP Facebook page –
said Tami Nelson, transformation system, we will also be able to take assignment navigators will assist you https://www.facebook.com/AirFor-
leader for Headquarters Air Force. cases through the system electroni- with other options,” Nelson said. ceEFMP

hElp, from Page 2 ceived good performance reports. All personal life to the amazing care I’ve re- of stress, please reach out to your mental
those people who said my career would ceived from the team at the mental health health clinic. While this avenue is what
The best part of seeking help? Since I be killed if I went to mental health were clinic. I know for a fact I would not be worked for me, there are many sources you
first stepped into the clinic, I’ve deployed, wrong; the thing that really would have here right now if I hadn’t asked for help can utilize across the Air Force, such as
made rank, received multiple awards and killed my career is if I had killed myself. and could not be more grateful that I did. Military Family and Life Counselors, Pres-
decorations, gone on multiple TDYs, I owe the success I’ve had in my Air If you’re experiencing issues with de- ervation of the Force and Family providers,
been involved around the base and re- Force career and the joy I find in my pression, anxiety, or unusual amounts Military One Source and so many more.

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