Appreciate Our Volunteers All Year Long!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our communities, dedicating their time and skills to countless causes without financial reward. While we observe Volunteer Appreciation Month each April, recognizing their selfless contributions can be done any time throughout the year. Appreciation, whether a simple “thank you,” a small token, or a public acknowledgement, validates their hard work and reinforces the value of their efforts. Unit commanders have the opportunity to recognize volunteers in upcoming communications. Contact us to make a recommendation.
Your First Stop
The Indiana Army National Guard’s Soldier and Family Readiness Center provides support to service members, veterans and their families for a full range of situations and incidences that might hamper the mission, their quality of life or their overall wellbeing.
We act as a one-stop shop for our Guard members who are seeking current and accurate information to help navigate local services and programs. This is offered irrespective of the service member’s marital or duty status whether they are single, married or with dependents – active guard reserve, or traditional Soldiers. We also provide training and counsel to our commanders towards oversight of their Family Readiness Programs and volunteers.
With 10 locations across the state of Indiana, our goal is to become a trusted source to quell issues, concerns or answer questions for our troops. We are the state of Indiana’s ‘Resource of Resources’.
- The one-stop shop our people should turn to for advice and assistance.
- Established in times of normal operations, contingency call-ups, mobilizations and large-scale deployment.
- Simplify the process of accessing needed services, assistance and support.
- Fill the void for soldiers and families, regardless of status, service component or geographical location away from a military installation.
- The hub to connect soldiers and families with the rest of their communities.
- Provide unit commanders and their representatives with trained and equipped soldier and civilian volunteers who are prepared to lead and facilitate Soldier and Family Readiness Groups.
- Ensure that our soldiers and families are postured with programs that enhance and benefit their quality of life, resiliency and readiness.
- DEERS-ID Cards
- Medical/dental, access to TRICARE
- Financial issues
- Legal issues
- Crisis referral
- Community referral services
- Exceptional family member program
- Emergency family assistance center
The annual Soldier and Family Programs Needs Assessment survey assists Army and Air Force leaders with understanding how Guard members and their families navigate the unique challenges of military service, deployments, and socioeconomic stressors. This survey is available to all actively serving Guardsmen, their dependents and Title 5 federal civilian employees. All responses are strictly confidential and must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
Locate Your SFRS
Should you experience issues with the 317-247-3300 extensions, please use the number below:
Lead Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist - 317-650-1334
| Position | Last Name | First Name | Building Name | Address | City | Zip | Open | Office Phone Number | Work Cell | Map | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Santos | Ken | 38th Infantry Division Armory | 3912 W Minnesota Street | Indianapolis | 46241 |
M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | kendric.f.santos.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 88854 | Cell phone: 317-650-1334 | 38th ID location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Whittenburg | John | Gary National Guard Armory | 2501 E 15th Avenue | Gary | 46402 |
M-F 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | john.a.whittenburg.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 88053 | n/a | Gary location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Arnold | Rhonda | Hamilton County Readiness Center | 2809 E 276th Street | Atlanta | 46031 |
T-F 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | rhonda.arnold2.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 88661 | n/a | Atlanta location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | North | Latron | New Albany National Guard Armory | 2909 Grant Line Road | New Albany | 47150 | Please contact Dr. North for assistance as this location is not staffed | latron.m.north.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 87320 | n/a | New Albany location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Espinda | April | Camp Atterbury | 3008 Old Hospital Road | Edinburgh | 46124 |
M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | april.l.espinda.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 61341 | n/a | Camp Atterbury location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | North | Latron | Evansville National Guard Armory | 3300 E Division Street | Evansville | 47715 |
M-Th 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | latron.m.north.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 87320 | n/a | Evansville location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Roberts | Abigail | Johnson County Armory | 325 Minuteman Way | Franklin | 46131 |
M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | abigail.m.roberts5.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 87752 | Cell phone: 812-269-6145 | JCA location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Shaw | Noble | Terre Haute Armory | 3614 Maple Avenue | Terre Haute | 47804 |
M-F 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | noble.e.shaw.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 88976 | n/a | Terre Haute location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Eckroth | Melissa | Fort Wayne National Guard Armory | 130 W Cook Road | Fort Wayne | 46825 | 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. | melissa.l.eckroth2.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 87221 | n/a | Fort Wayne location |
| Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist | Ringer | Mary | Lafayette National Guard Armory | 5218 Haggerty Lane | Lafayette | 47905 |
M-F 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | mary.e.ringer.civ@army.mil | 317-247-3300, Ext. 87516 | n/a | Lafayette location |
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