You Play, We Pay.
The UNITE Program provides Commanders with funding to initiate programs that will benefit all Airmen in their unit. This includes assigned Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, ANG, and APF/NAF Civilians.
Creating Unit Cohesion Through Fun Squadron Events
Unite Program Goals
- Build strong and long-lasting relationships
- Strengthen unity and shared vision
- Welcome new members to the team
- Provide an opportunity for fun
- Increase morale and Espirit de Corps
- Get out and be active
- Help create a unit of inclusion that values all members
- Learn more about your home station and local area
Last day to use CY24 Unite funds Saturday, 14 December 2024. Do not obligate or spend your own funds (reimbursements will not be authorized)
Planning Your Event
Step One - Plan
Discuss ideas with Unit members and Commander
Start thinking about what would be a fun activity for your team! Check out some of the fun activities you can do with the 75 FSS!
Allocations & Funding
$13.50 per person for recreation equipment, rentals, venue admission, or activity fees (i.e. bowling, golf, paintball, escape rooms, crafts)
- Requires pre-approval through C3/Air Force Services
- MUST BE TAX EXEMPT
- Equipment, rentals, entertainment, tickets, etc.
- Examples: HAFB Bowling Center, Hubbard Golf Course, Outdoor Recreation
- Rentals, Boondocks, Rush Fun Plex, Photo Booth Rental, Pumpkin Carving,
- Gingerbread house contests, nonfood items.
$5 per person for food and/or beverage during event (alcoholic beverages prohibited).
- Requires pre-approval through C3/Air Force Services
- MUST BE TAX EXEMPT
- Excludes alcoholic beverages
- Must be used in conjunction with teambuilding
- Examples: Pizza, Subway, burger burns, ice cream bar, chili cook off, BBQ’s, etc
Disbursement requires C3 and AFSVC pre-approval.
Eligibility
All military and civilian (GS & NAF) employees are eligible. Family members and contractors may join events at their own expense.
STEP TWO - Complete Form
Once complete, Fill out UNITE Event Proposal Form and submit to Johanne.Bercher.1@us.af.mil 14-21 days prior to the event
STEP THREE - Work with Vendors & c3
Once approved, work with vendors and C3 to make tax exempt payment.
*Please note that this is not a reimbursement program. Do not obligate or spend money prior to approval.
Step Four - During The Event
Have fun and connect with colleagues.
Take photos, including a group photo (required) and submit to your UNITE POC.
Step Five - After The Event
Submit After-Action Report with group photo questionnaire (Required) to C3 – Johanne.Bercher.1@us.af.mil
Forms & Resources
Event Ideas & FSS UNITE Packages
Bowling Center
2 games/shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza & drink BONUS: unit keepsake souvenir
Golf
9 hole (excludes golf cart) or driving range (unlimited golf balls), hot dog, chips & a drink
Arts & Crafts
Paint classes, quilt classes, & more
Outdoor Recreation
Grills, inflatables, Centennial Park, log cabin, mobile axe throwing, dunk tank, games & more
The Landing
Host an event in a room at the Landing
Library
Free video/board game rentals
Fitness Center
Rock wall, softball fields, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, etc.
DFAC
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Off Base Ideas
- AmazEvents/CFM Rentals
- Escape Rooms
- Boondocks Fun Center
- Rush Fun Plex
- Ice Skating
- Museums
- Ogden Train Station
- Cinemark Movie Theater
- County/State Fair
- Great Shoreland Preserve
- Pineview Reservoir
- Dave & Busters
- Fishing Farm
- Heber Valley Railroad
- Burger Burns/Games
- Squadron Picnic/Games
- Axe Throwing
- Photo Booth Rentals
- Caricature Artists
- DIY Classes
- Hogle Zoo
- Urban Air
- Cowabunga Bay
- Laser Tag
- Roller Skating
- Smash Rooms
- Cherry Hill
- Musical Theater
- Eccles Wildlife Center
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Riding
- Antelope Island
- Haunted Houses
- Cookie Decorating
- Pumpkin Carving Contest
- Gingerbread Houses
- Squadron Holiday Cards
- Comedy Clubs
- Scavenger Hunts
Check out some of the UNITE Events!
Unauthorized Use Of UNITE Funds
Holiday parties, taxes, insurance, surcharges, tips, late fees, damages, alcohol, trash/cleaning services, lodging, PPE, events without cohesion, apparel, gift cards, purchases of electronic equipment, trainings, bingo/gambling, awards, combat dining, change of command, meetings, donation to charities, retirement, and prizes/giveaways.
