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Family Deployment: Advice and Tips On Dealing With Issues
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Being called to duty can be a wrenching experience — for the spouse and family as well as for the service member. Having a loved one deployed means shifting roles and changing responsibilities while maintaining a stable family life. Be sure to read these tips, and maintain your family’s emotional and financial well-being.
The Emotional Phases of Deployment Thousands of others have gone through the same situations as you. Learn about how to make the best of the situation.
Family Safety Your spouse or loved one may be heading into danger, but don’t neglect your own safety at home.
Preparation for Emergencies Be ready for any trouble at home before it happens.
Communication During Deployment Just some of the ways you can keep in touch despite the great distances.
Keeping Up with the News What’s the best way to keep track of what your service member is doing when they’re away?
Recreational Activities Don’t underestimate the value of activity during times of stress. Military bases have facilities you can use.
Your Children and Separation Deployment can be extra hard on your children. Read some tips on how you can all handle the situation.
How to Cope with Sudden Deployments Feel overwhelmed, emotionally and physically, by your loved one’s absence? Take a deep breath and use some of these tips.
The Worst-Case Scenario We all hope that our loved ones can return safely, but if they do not the MoD offers support services and benefits.
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