DoD Kentucky Yellow Ribbon Program

Kentucky DoD Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, the Department of Defense (DoD) Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) will provide National Guard and Reserve Members and their Families with information, services, referral and proactive outreach opportunities throughout the entire deployment cycle:  Pre-Deployment, Deployment, Demobilization and Post Deployment-Reintegration.  It is the intent of the Yellow Ribbon Program to provide support and high standard of care for Army and Air National Guard members and their Families.

Event 1= Pre-Mobilization - 1 day training - (Service Member & Family)

Event 2= During - 1 day - Approximately 6 months (Mid-Point) after unit deploys - (Family only)

Event 3 = Reintegration - 2  1/2 days -normally around the 60 day mark after coming home - (Service Member & Family)

Pre-Mobilization: Pre-deployment is the period from first notification of mobilization until deployment. During this period, the focus is on educating and ensuring the readiness of service members, their families, and communities for deployment.

During:  This event is unique as it is only attended by the Family members during the deployment.  The main purpose is training and information focused on challenges faced by soldiers and families. Service Providers also attend to provide information and answer any questions or concerns.

Reintegration:   After deployment, a 2 1/2 day Reintegration Event is held approximately 90 days after a unit returns to home station. The event is mandatory for Soldiers and Family members are welcome and encouraged to accompany their Soldier.

A reintegration event consists of training facilitated by professionals in: Financial Planning, Continuing Education, Legal Issues, Health and Wellness, TRICARE, Resume Writing and Job Search, Employer Support and Veterens Affairs Bennefits and Counceling.

During the reintegration event, there are breakout sessions for Soldier, Spouse and Parents for each group to discuss challenges and/or stressors related to their specific group. Chaplains and Military Family Life Consultants will be available at this event to address specific needs. 

Included at this event are providers which offer resources and information to the Soldier and Family Members to help them with Reintegration process. An example of providers that may be at a Reintegration event include: TRICARE, KYNG Education Representative, Colleges, Universities, VA Medical Center, Military One Source (MOS), KYNG State Psychological Health Director, Small Business Administration, KY Transition Assistance Advisor, KYNG Health Services, KYNG Family Assistance Center/ Family Programs, Employeer Support Guard and Reserves.

Joint Services Support

For any "Yellow Ribbon Event" you MUST register to attend, at the JSS website.

http://www.jointservicessupport.org

For Hotel reservations, contact Sgt. 1st Class Michael Oliver at 502-607-1796.

MANAGER:

The Kentucky National Guard Yellow Ribbon Support Program is managed by:

CPT Brent R. Kelly

Office:  502-607-1918

Cell:  502-352-8533

Brent.r.kelly@us.army.mil  

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 YELLOW RIBBON TEAM:

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Ms. Kim Coyle

Office: 502-607-1177

Cell:  502-517-2496

kim.coyle@us.army.mil

Ms. Coyle is under a national contract as Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist, contracted by Miller-Jones Recruiting, Inc.