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The role of the Military & Family Readiness Specialist is to provide resources, information, assistance, referral, 

and follow-up services to Service Members and Families from all branches.


We offer services and support from the smallest of concerns to times of crisis. All inquiries are confidential.

Essential Services

Community Outreach

 Crisis Intervention & Referral

 Financial Resource & Referral

 ID Cards & DEERS

 Legal Resource & Referral

 TRICARE Resource & Referral

 Emergency Family Assistance Center

 Exceptional Family Member Program

 Outreach Calls


GET INVOLVED

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Contact your local MFRS for information on how to connect with your unit’s Soldier & Family Readiness Group, and for volunteer opportunities!



Tara Howie

Military & Family Readiness Specialist - Lead

971.355.3070
541-321-3055

tara.j.howie.civ@army.mil


Regional Military & Family

Readiness Specialists

Stephanie Torres - Bilingual
(971) 355-3071 (o)
(541) 321-3056 (c)
stephanie.s.torrestorres2.civ@army.mil
 

Claudia Banda - Bilingual
(971) 355-1930 (o)
(541) 321-3052 (c)
claudia.m.banda.civ@army.mil

Regional Military & Family

Readiness Specialists

Jill Behunin 
(971) 355-1931 (o)
(541) 321-3053 (c)
jilletta.d.behunin.civ@army.mil

Darlene Strupith 
(971) 355-7631 (o)
(541) 321-3050 (c)
darlene.o.strupith.civ@army.mil