PLAYpass program revamped to provide resiliency

Published June 6, 2011
By Airman Alessandra N. Gamboa
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Eligible Airmen and their family members may now pick up their pre-printed PLAYpass cards at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The PLAYpass program, which began June 1 and replaces the Year of the Air Force Family's DePLAYment program, offers discount cards featuring specific dollar value coupon blocks of more than $500 to be applied at specific 28th Force Support Squadron locations.

"With the PLAYpass card, single Airmen returning from a deployment and deployment-affected Air Force family members affected by deployments are eligible to participate in 28th FSS programs at no cost or at a reduced cost," said Carrie Brewer, 28th FSS marketing director. "The PLAYpass card program has been expanded in continuing efforts to build a resilient force by helping to ease the strain of deployment."

Base organizations offering discounts include the base child daycare center and Outdoor Recreation. Coupons covering a percentage of the cost may be applied to special events, including an upcoming horseback riding trip, sponsored by Outdoor Recreation, June 12 at Blue Bell Stables in Custer, S.D.

For more information about PLAYpass, or to find out eligibility requirements, call the 28th FSS at (605) 385-1586, the AFRC at (605) 385-HOME, or visit the online Web site, www.MyAirForceLife.com.