Unite Program

Unit, Cohesion, Recreation

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Mission

The Unite Program empowers Air Force and Space Force unit commanders to create new opportunities for recreational and cohesive activities to strengthen the bond between members within their unit.

Why Unite?

Increase esprit de corps and camaraderie
Promote interaction between unit members
Provide an opportunity for fun and relaxation
Reinforce peer, squadron and AF core values
Enhance unit members’ well-being and morale

Eligibility

Air Force/Space Force Active-duty, Reservists, National Guardsmen and APF/NAF Civilians – Verify your unit’s eligibility with your installation Community Cohesion Coordinators (C3’s)
Other service branches and contractors are welcome to participate with the Air Force/Space Force units, but they must pay any associated fees out of pocket.
Dependents can attend only with Commander/Director approval

Payment Coordination

CY26 Funding Allotments

APF Activity Funds $15
NAF Food Funds $6

Funding amounts are exclusive to JBSA as we allow an approved cushion to front-load the APF allocation per person.

Your installation C3 will make Unite payments on your behalf via a purchasing card, though you must ensure all
required paperwork and documentation has been submitted, and budget limits are maintained at all times.
Funding cannot be used to augment holiday parties, Commander/Director Calls, trainings, banquets, or combat dining
ins or dining outs, change of commands, promotion ceremonies, retirements, going away parties, etc.

Funding cannot be used for alcohol, cleaning (PPE) supplies, or prizes

Considerations

Unite events require Unite office signature, Commander/Director signature, and approval from the AF Services Activity (may take up to 14 days).
Funding requests must be submitted by authorized & trained CY25 Unite POC.
For guaranteed approval, a completed, signed request must be submitted 14 days prior to the event date.
For non-guaranteed approval, a completed signed request can be submitted up until 8 days prior to the event date.
Funding requests submitted a week or less from events are not approved.
Final attendance count is due at least 8 days prior to your Unite event on or off the installation.
Unapproved events will be the fiscal responsibility of the unit.

Important to Remember

Unite funding is calendar year!
Deadline to submit a CY25 Unite event request is 14 November 2025.
Deadline to host/execute a CY25 Unite event is 23 December 2025.
On 6 October 2025, all unallocated JBSA Unite funds will be combined into one lump sum and eligible for ALL Unite eligible units to access.

Process

Host your Unite event in 4 easy steps!

Process

Host your Unite event in 4 easy steps!

STEP 1

Step 1

Unit Commander/Director selects 2-5 members to serve as their CY25 Unite POC committee. CC/CL signs a Unite POC appointment letter listing those appointees & those POCs attend training.

STEP 2

Step 2

Appointed and trained POCs make reservations with vendors and complete a Unite event funding request form. Form is sent to C3’s for local approval, then routed to CC/CL for approval, then routed back to C3 for AFSVC final approval no less than 14 days from the event.

STEP 3

Prepare for Unite Event

Prepare for your Unite event. Final headcounts (not to exceed original request) are due NLT 8 days prior to events. Coordinate with C3s to pay all event fees and purchase all event supplies.