Vandenberg SFB Military & Family Center

05/20/2026

🌍💙 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧‑𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! 💙🌍

We’re opening our doors to the whole community — everyone is welcome, whether you’re currently deploying, preparing to deploy, or simply curious about what Global Hearts offers.

📅 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐲
⏰ 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟎 (𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌)
📍 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚

Bring the whole family! While you explore the resources and support Global Hearts provides, the kiddos can enjoy fun 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭‑𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

If you need your 𝐌&𝐅𝐑𝐂 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧‑𝐨𝐟𝐟 for PCS, TDY, or deployment, we can take care of that on the spot.

🍽️ 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐬!
We’ll have hot dogs, wraps, and salad from Eddie’s — plus chips, drinks, cookies, and brownies (while supplies last).

Come learn, connect, and enjoy a relaxed evening with the Global Hearts community. We can’t wait to see you there! 💫

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

🌟 𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗚 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀! 🌟
Just landed on the Central Coast or brand‑new to military life? We’ve got the perfect welcome for you!

💙 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💙
Think of it as your field‑trip intro to life at Vandenberg SFB — fun, friendly, and full of the info every spouse wishes they had on Day One.

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞:
- A guided tour of key helping agencies
- Special welcome session with the Installation Commander
- Q&A with our Readiness NCO and your M&FRC team
- Tips, resources, and support to help you thrive here
- 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩

📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Military & Family Readiness
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Please 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 to 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞.𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬.𝟏@𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞.𝐦𝐢𝐥 📧

Come make friends, learn the ropes, and start your Vandenberg journey feeling confident and connected. We can’t wait to meet you! ✨

04/02/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠&𝗙𝗥𝗖!

🌍 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟎𝟖: 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫
0900-1400

Calling all Vandenberg travelers! The Military & Family Readiness Center is teaming up with the U.S. Department of State to provide a Passport Fair. Individuals may apply for the Passport Book, Passport Card or both; Submit a passport renewal application; and speak to U.S. Passport Agents. Payment of passport fee by check, credit card, or money order. No Cash. If you are interested in applying for/renewing a passport, please read through both flyers carefully to ensure you are prepared. We hope to see you there!

For questions or more information, please reach out to [email protected]

🗝️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟒: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Initial Training: 0900-1100
Mentor Training: 1330-1530

Required KSL Training for all newly appointed Key Support Liaisons and Mentors.

For questions or to register, reach out to [email protected].

💰 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓: 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬
1100-1200

Maximize your earning potential! Join us at the M&FRC for a class all about budgeting and
creating a spend plan to help you set yourself up for future financial success.
It will be WORTH $$$ IT!

For questions or more information, reach out to [email protected].

☀️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
0800-1600

Looking to explore your career possibilities? This two-day program is designed to prepare attendees on topics such as skill transferability, vocational training, and certification/credential possibilities. This workshop also provides a multitude of career assessments to help find the career that interests you. Join us and see what is POSSIBLE!

For questions or to register, reach out to [email protected].

📣 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐀𝐏
0800-1200

Are you preparing to separate from the military? If so, you may have questions about your earned benefits and other services available to you as a veteran in the state of California.
Please join the California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP), along with other service providers as we discuss the benefits available to you and your family within the state of California. This briefing is open to all service members, veterans, and their family members.
For questions or to register, reach out to [email protected].

💰 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟗: 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬
1100-1200

Maximize your earning potential! Join us at the M&FRC for a class all about budgeting and
creating a spend plan to help you set yourself up for future financial success.
It will be WORTH $$$ IT!

For questions or more information, reach out to [email protected].

🍼 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎: 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬
0900-1230

Calling all NEW or SOON-TO-BE parents! Our next BUNDLES FOR BABIES workshop is just around the corner!
Join us at the M&FRC for helpful new parent resources including easy budgeting tips and local community partners. All attendees will also receive a $150 gift from Air Force Aid Society to help welcome your new bundle of joy. Open to all ranks and not limited to 1st pregnancy.
*Attendees must be stationed at Vandenberg SFB. Army personnel may attend the workshop but are not eligible to receive the $150 gift*

For questions or more information, reach out to [email protected].

03/25/2026

📣 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! 📣

Get 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 while getting your feet wet with a company here in 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲! 👀

Vandenberg SFB Employment Support
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💼 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗦𝗙𝗕
Military spouses—your next career step starts here! Brought to Vandenberg SFB by our partners at Santa Barbara County, the 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 offers personalized support to help you build skills, gain experience, and move confidently toward long term employment that fits your goals and lifestyle.
What the program offers:
• 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — build recent, relevant experience while earning income
• 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 — get guidance tailored to your goals
• 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 — reduce barriers to getting started
• 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛 — transition into long term employment with confidence
📍 Military & Family Readiness Center, Vandenberg SFB
☀️ POC: Hugo Castaneda
✉️ [email protected]
📞 (805) 272 6030
🔗 Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ZVfd1PBHpvAxpt6V7
Stop by the MFRC or scan the QR code to complete the short interest form and get connected!

02/27/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠&𝗙𝗥𝗖!

💰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟏: 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬
𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎

Maximize your earning potential! Join us at the M&FRC for a class all about budgeting and
creating a spend plan to help you set yourself up for future financial success.

It will be WORTH $$$ IT!

For questions or more information, reach out to [email protected].

🚌 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟐: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 𝐒𝐅𝐁 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟓𝟑𝟎

Calling all NEW Spouses to VANDENBERG! Whether you are new to the military or to
Vandenberg SFB our HEARTLINK: Spouse Orientation is the ideal way for you to learn about
the military way of life on the Central Coast of California.

Join us at the Military and Family Readiness Center for the start of a fieldtrip-style orientation. This orientation provides stops at different helping agencies throughout our day, as well as presentations from the Installation Commander, Readiness NCO, and M&FRC Programs here to support you and your family while at Vandenberg! *Lunch will also be provided*

Please RSVP by calling 805-606-0039 or email [email protected].

🏠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟐: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟑𝟎𝟎

The Vandenberg SFB M&FRC is hosting a Lunch and Learn all about HOME BUYING! Join us Thursday, March 12th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to dive into what to expect, know, and plan for from a financial aspect.

For questions or to register, reach out to [email protected].

🗝️ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟕: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟎𝟗𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎
𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟏𝟑𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟓𝟑𝟎

Required KSL Training for all newly appointed Key Support Liaisons and Mentors.

For questions or to register, reach out to [email protected].

💰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟖: 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬
𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎

Maximize your earning potential! Join us at the M&FRC for a class all about budgeting and
creating a spend plan to help you set yourself up for future financial success.

It will be WORTH $$$ IT!

For questions or more information, reach out to [email protected].

💼 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗/𝟐𝟎: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
𝟎𝟖𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟔𝟎𝟎

Ready to start your own business? Vandenberg’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is hosting BOOTS TO BUSINESS at the M&FRC. The Small Business Administration will provide a two-day workshop focusing on market research, legalities & benefits of owning a business, and a walk-through of creating a business plan.

This two-day workshop is open to ALL active duty and military SPOUSES! (Veterans may be eligible to attend as well).

For questions or to register, reach out to [email protected].

📝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒: 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎

This workshop is designed to provide tools to address essential areas like time/task management, self-care strategies, coping with stress, effective communication, and conflict resolution to equip you to handle personal and professional challenges during and after your military career.

Please RSVP by calling 805-606-0039 or email [email protected].

02/27/2026

💼 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗦𝗙𝗕

Military spouses—your next career step starts here! Brought to Vandenberg SFB by our partners at Santa Barbara County, the 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 offers personalized support to help you build skills, gain experience, and move confidently toward long term employment that fits your goals and lifestyle.

What the program offers:

• 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — build recent, relevant experience while earning income
• 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 — get guidance tailored to your goals
• 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 — reduce barriers to getting started
• 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛 — transition into long term employment with confidence

📍 Military & Family Readiness Center, Vandenberg SFB
☀️ POC: Hugo Castaneda
✉️ [email protected]
📞 (805) 272 6030
🔗 Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ZVfd1PBHpvAxpt6V7

Stop by the MFRC or scan the QR code to complete the short interest form and get connected!

02/25/2026

🌟 𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗚 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀! 🌟
Just landed on the Central Coast or brand‑new to military life? We’ve got the perfect welcome for you!

💙 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💙
Think of it as your field‑trip intro to life at Vandenberg SFB — fun, friendly, and full of the info every spouse wishes they had on Day One.

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞:

- A guided tour of key helping agencies
- Special welcome session with the Installation Commander
- Q&A with our Readiness NCO and your M&FRC team
- Tips, resources, and support to help you thrive here
- 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩

📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Military & Family Readiness
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, 12 March 2026
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Please 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 to 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞.𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬.𝟏@𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞.𝐦𝐢𝐥 📧

Come make friends, learn the ropes, and start your Vandenberg journey feeling confident and connected. We can’t wait to meet you! ✨

02/19/2026

🌟 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 🌟

Join us for an informative and welcoming workshop designed to guide you through the process!

📅 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲
⏰ 𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎–𝟏𝟐𝟑𝟎
📍 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 & 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

A representative from the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 will be on-site to walk you through requirements, share insights, and answer your questions. Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, this is a great place to start.

✨ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬!

To learn more or reserve your spot, email 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞.𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬.𝟏@𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞.𝐦𝐢𝐥.