The PLAYpass Program is here for you!

by Brittney Heim
86th Force Support Squadron

Are you an Airman who has just returned from deployment or a 30-day or more TDY? Are you a family member of a deployed or TDY Airman? Would you like to have some fun — for free? If so, PLAYpass is here for you!

The PLAYpass program provides family members of currently deployed or TDY Airmen with opportunities to take a break from the challenges of deployment and have some fun.

It also encourages returning members to reintegrate and reunite through learning programs upon their return.

This popular program is based upon discount cards that provide eligible Airmen and their families with the chance to participate in Force Support Squadron programs for free or at a reduced cost.

Some PLAYPass discounts and benefits include, but are not limited to, oil changes at Auto Hobby; discounts on FSS dance, music, karate, scuba, fitness and sports classes; and various programs with Outdoor Recreation, bowling centers, and the Ramstein and Vogelweh community centers.

To be eligible for the PLAYPass program, you must meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Be TDY for 30 days or more.

2. 365-PCS in support of an active operation and documents on official orders Air Force active-duty members with qualified family members (spouse and/or children).

3. Be a single Airman upon returning from deployment.

4. Be deployed Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Department of Defense civilian personnel with qualified family members.

5. Air Force wounded warrior members with or without qualified family members.

6. Family members of fallen warriors with Department of Defense ID cards.

7. Army/Navy/Marines active-duty members and single Army/Navy/Marines active-duty members only when officially assigned (home station) to a tenant organization hosted on an active Air Force base.

Qualified service members and their families can pick up a PLAYpass at a local Airman & Family Readiness Center. Just don’t forget to bring a copy of your orders.
Once you are registered, you can start using your PLAYpass for eligible programs.
PLAYpass is available to Airmen upon immediate return and is good for 90 days from the date of return. PLAYpass benefits must be used by Dec. 31, 2013.

For more information, contact the Ramstein Airman & Family
Readiness Center at 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100, or visit www.myairforcelife.com.