Deployed-Affected Programming
Deployed-Affected Programming allows all Air Force assigned service members returning from deployments, or dependent-restricted assignments, and their family members to participate in FSS recreational activities. Eligible family members may participate while the member is gone and/or upon their service member’s return. Members who have deployed in support of an active operation and/or who are on a dependent-restricted assignment, and their dependents, are eligible for this initiative. The goal is to provide deployed-affected and dependent-restricted Air Force assigned service members and their families relief from the challenges they face by offering the opportunity to recharge through MWR focused social, recreational, fitness and learning programs. This specific program is for deployed-affected & dependent-restricted assigned Air Force personnel and their family members.
Deployed Spouse Vehicle Inspection
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Auto Hobby
Free vehicle inspection for spouses of deployed military members
To learn more, call Auto Hobby at 701.723.2127
Family Child Care Deployment Care
The Deployment Child Care Support allows families 16 hours for pre-deployment, 16 hours each month of the deployment, and 16 hours of post deployment. AF FCC Deployment Child Care Support may be used once the member has orders and ends 60 days upon return from the deployment.
Call Family Child Care at 701.723.6662, email Minotafbfamilychildcare@gmail.com, or visit their webpage at https://5thforcesupport.com/activities/fcc/ to learn more.
Oil Change
Bring your own oil and filter or purchase it at Auto Hobby and a staff member will change your oil without charging for labor
To learn more, call Auto Hobby at 701.723.2127
Thursday Kids’ Night
Every Thursday • 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM • Bomber Bistro
Children ages 12 and younger get their choice of entrée, side, drink, and dessert for just $3!
To learn more, call Bomber Bistro at 701.727.4377
Spouses’ Corner
Need additional deployment resources/assistance? Would you like to speak with the unit First Sergeant, Key Spouse, and/or another helping agency, but don’t have their information? Did you know the base has a position that is dedicated to providing and sharing resources through the whole deployment process called the Readiness NCO? Contact the A&FRC at 701.723.3050 and/or email the center at 5fss.family.support@us.af.mil to learn more and get additional assistance.
This page will be updated as new programming is introduced. Keep checking for updates!
DAP Card
Effective May 12, 2021, the Airman & Family Readiness Center will offer DAP Cards for deployed-affected families. This card can be used in place of deployment orders whenever you need to show them. To receive your DAP card, visit the Airman & Family Readiness Center and bring the deployment orders. For more information, call 701.723.2950, email 5fss.family.support@us.af.mil, or visit the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 291 Peacekeeper Place.