Make plans to attend Yellow Ribbon in Atlanta June 27-29 Published May 12, 2014 By Capt. Jonathan Lester 94th Airlift Wing Yellow Ribbon Representative ATLANTA -- The next Yellow Ribbon event is scheduled for June 27-29 June in Atlanta, Ga. If you haven't had the opportunity to attend an event and are eligible, this will provide you with plenty of information on deployment benefits and entitlements, while enjoying a nice weekend at a great location. Who is eligible to attend? You are eligible to attend one pre-deployment event and two post-deployment Yellow Ribbon events if you received orders to active duty in support of a deployment for 90 days or more. You may attend a pre-deployment event up to 120 days before the start of your deployment orders and you are eligible to attend an event for up to six months after your return date. Is it only for families? By now most of you have heard this is a great event for you and your spouse and D.E.E.R.S. enrolled children. However, single Airmen are eligible to attend as well. There are programs specifically for singles at the event. Single members are allowed to bring two guests such as parents, siblings, or designated individuals (roommate, fiancé, etc.) Think, "Who helped pay my bills and watched my property while I was deployed?" Those people may attend as your guests. Interested? Please contact Capt. Jonathan Lester, Yellow Ribbon representative, 678-655-5373 or 5491, or jonathan.lester@us.af.mil, to verify your eligibility and to receive the links to register.
