The Airman and Family Readiness Center promotes family preparedness through education and participation in readiness support functions. Families are provided assistance during extended absences of the military member while deployed or remote, emergencies, and natural disasters. Pamphlets, books and videos discuss how to prepare, cope and come back together as a family. Center staff works through units, spouse support groups and with individuals to provide advice and help. Other materials help single people, who have different issues, prepare for deployment. The Center offers Morale Calls, Car Care and Give Parents a Break for families that have a deployed/remote member. A videophone and digital camera are also available. The Center also hosts monthly activities for deployed and remote families such as Quarterly dinners, Bowling Day, Operation Pillowcase, and Photo with Santa. Deployed/remote families are notified and encouraged to participate in these events.