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Army Reserve Family Programs

2008 Army Reserve AFAP Conference Results

2008 Army Reserve AFAP Conference Workbook CoverThe 2008 Army Reserve AFAP Conference was held March 2 - 6 2008, at the Westin Park Central, Dallas, Texas. The conference provided an opportunity for 41 delegates, 11 of which are Army Reserve teens, to come together and influence the well-being of America's Army Family in a process echoed in the theme, "Improving the Standards of Living for a Strong Army Reserve."

Results  
Critical Active AFAP Issues

1. Distribution of Montgomery GI bill Benefits to Dependents
2. (Three way tie)
• Emergency Relief for Reserve Components
• Incentives for Reserve Components military Technicians
• Reserve Component Retired Pay
3. (Two way tie)
• Military Spouse Unemployment Compensation
• Childcare to Support AIFSN and Garrisons Impacted by Transformation


Top Conference Issues


1. (2 Way Tie)
• Temporary Military Access Card for Guardians Designated in Deployed Soldiers’ Family Care Plan
• Health Care Access for Army Reserve Soldiers and Family Members in Remote Overseas Locations
2. (2 Way Tie)
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) For Army Reserve Company Grade Officers
• Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) For Reserve Component Soldiers
3. Marketing of Army Reserve Child and Youth Services (CYS) Programs
Resources  

  • Workgroup Report Out Presented To MG MARI K. EDER, Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve.
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  • Final Conference Results
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AR AFAP 08 Issues  

AR AFAP Photos  

  • View photos taken at the 2008 AR AFAP conference!