Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
Army Reserve: Retired
Benefit Fact Sheet
Summary:
The mission of the Department of Defense Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members and their Families by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. Soldiers and their Families have access to programs, services, resources, and referrals to minimize stress during all phases of deployment.
Eligibility:
Retired Army Reserve Soldiers are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program as a result of mobilization and/or deployment. The YRRP was designed to address the unique needs and challenges of National Guard and Reserve members through all phases of deployment.
Benefit Highlights:
Through Yellow Ribbon events, Service members and Families connect with local resources before, during, and after deployments. Reintegration during post-deployment is a critical time for members of the Guard and Reserve, as they often live far from military installations and members of their units. Commanders and leaders play a critical role in assuring that Reserve Component Service members and their Families attend Yellow Ribbon events where they can access information on health care, education/training opportunities, financial and legal benefits.
Events are offered at key stages in the deployment cycle:
- Pre-Deployment
- Deployment (for Families and loved ones)
- Demobilization
- Post-Deployment (at 30, 60, and 90 days after deployment)
Yellow Ribbon works in conjunction with partners including: Military OneSource, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Small Business Administration and the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs. This collaboration provides informative and interactive seminars and resources that are relevant to members of the National Guard and Reserve community.
Additional Information:
For more information, please visit the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program webpage maintained by the Department of Defense:
http://www.jointservicessupport.org/YRRP/
https://g1arng.army.pentagon.mil/Programs/YellowRibbon/Pages/default.aspx
Document Review Date: 2 November 2012