Phoenix Project applications process changes

Published Aug. 9, 2007
By Airman 1st Class Shane Dunaway
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The Phoenix Project, a week-long, all expense paid couples' retreat, is still available to base applicants. However, the application process has undergone recent changes.

Under the old process, couples were nominated for the program by their first sergeant, said Faye Jenkins, Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant. Now, couples can apply by logging onto the Military, Veteran and Family Assistance Foundation Web site at www.mvfa.org, printing the Project Phoenix application and faxing it to 214-341-8774.

Any current or prior military members who have served in combat zones can apply to attend the retreat at Lake Roy Roberts in Pilot Point, Texas.

The retreat provides couples an opportunity to relax, reconnect and obtain information on reintegrating back into the family and community.

"Couples who have attended tell us their marriages were enriched during this time together," Ms. Jenkins said. "Being able to relax, forget about their responsibilities at work and at home, and spend quality time together must be wonderful after months of separation."

The upcoming Phoenix Project dates are scheduled for Aug. 23-30, Sept. 8-15, Sept. 22-29, Nov. 3-10, Nov. 24-Dec. 1 and Dec. 8-15.

For more information, visit the MVFA Web site or call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 722-1123.