The new PLAYpass Program from Force Support will provide deployment-affected Single Airmen and Air Force Families respite from the challenges of deployment who reside at, or are deployed to Aviano Air Base. In continuing efforts to build a resilient force, Single Airmen returning from deployment and families of deployed members can receive special discounts and rewards to help make their deployment easier.

The new PLAYpass card replaces the DePLAYment program offered during the Year of the Air Force Family and has been expanded to provide deployment respite support for not only deployed-affected families but also support for returning Single Airmen. PLAYpass offers discount cards that provide members and their eligible family members the opportunity to participate in Air Force FSS programs for free or at a reduced cost. The program kicked off in late May and run through December 2011.

Aviano Air Base, 31st Force Support Squadron will distribute PLAYpass cards from the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Cards are pre-printed with specific dollar value coupon blocks that can be applied to the specified programs offered at each participating location. Each card is valued in excess of $500.

Airmen who are deployed TO Aviano Air Base are eligible to obtain a PLAYpass card, can use the card both at Aviano Air Base or other particiapting bases, but may only be issued ONE card, either at Aviano or at thier home Base. For more information about PLAYpass and other quality of life programs, visit www.MyAirForceLife.com.