During Deployment Articles

Every deployment is different and can bring new challenges. Learn more about resources to help you and your family manage stress, build resilience, stay connected and more. Whether you’re looking for assistance with finances, childcare, youth programs, confidential counseling or something else, Military OneSource can connect you and your family with the support you need to stay deployment strong.

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Stress Management During Deployment
May 12, 2022, 7:45 a.m. 3 minute read

In the military, stress happens. And too much can affect performance, safety and well-being. During deployment, it is especially important to know the signs of stress and how to manage it.
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15 Tips for Helping Your Teenager Deal With Deployment
March 28, 2022, 1:14 p.m. 4 minute read

Patience, communication and extra care can go a long way in comforting a teenager who is dealing with deployment. Knowing how to respond as a parent to the feelings associated with deployment will ensure a successful transition for everyone.
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Deployment Resources for Families
Jan. 4, 2022, 9:33 a.m. 4 minute read

While military families know how to stand strong, the stresses of deployment can bring extra challenges. At Military OneSource, we’re here to help — by connecting you to a wide array of programs and services designed for military families.
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Voting While You’re Away From Home: The Absentee Voting Process
Dec. 8, 2021, 8:00 a.m. 5 minute read

When military life takes you away from home, you and your family can use an absentee ballot and ensure your voices are heard on Election Day.
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Your Deployment Plan for Staying Fiscally Fit
Oct. 22, 2021, 8:25 a.m. 5 minute read

Deployment can impact a household budget. Your pay could change, or you could incur some unexpected expenses. With the right information and a little extra effort, you can stay fiscally fit during deployment and stay in command of your household budget. Follow these tips to achieve financial stability and health even while you’re gone.
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Keeping Occupied During Your Loved One’s Deployment
Sept. 23, 2021, 1:57 p.m. 5 minute read

It’s not unusual to have emotional ups and downs during a loved one’s deployment. Tend to your well-being and plan for your service member’s return with these suggestions
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Leaving Your Children With a Caregiver During Deployment
Aug. 31, 2021, 9:36 a.m. 5 minute read

As a service member, you will benefit from some planning and organization when you leave your child with a caregiver during deployment. The more information everyone has, the better.
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Deployment Planning: Your Relationship Checklist
Aug. 30, 2021, 11:39 a.m. 3 minute read

Have a deployment in your future? This is where you and your partner team up for relationship resilience. Plan, trust, communicate—and be confident you’re ready to support your partner and keep your long-distance relationship strong.
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When Your Guard or Reserve Service Member is Called to Active Duty
Sept. 15, 2020, 12:34 p.m. 5 minute read

Your spouse or partner is preparing for deployment and transitioning from reserve status to active duty. Take advantage of several deployment support programs.
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10 Tips for Keeping a Relationship Strong During Deployment and Separation
May 15, 2020, 8:04 p.m. 4 minute read

Whether this is the first time or the 20th time that your spouse has been called to active duty, relationships change when a spouse serves away from home.
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Becoming a New Father While You’re Deployed
Feb. 13, 2020, 5:38 p.m. 6 minute read

Don’t let the stress of deployment spoil the bliss you feel as an expectant father. Even if you won’t be there for the delivery, you can still experience the joys of new fatherhood.