Preparing for Deployment: Articles

The Military Family Readiness System supports every service member and family member, regardless of activation status or location, in person, by phone and online.

Learn what to expect when a service member goes on deployment and find out about resources available to support your loved one and their family during this period.

You may be duty-ready, but don’t overlook important deployment preparations like creating or updating essential legal documents.

The stresses of deployment can be challenging. Military OneSource is here to help — by connecting you to a wide range of support designed for military families.

As parents, we want to be good role models for our children. When word of a deployment comes, you’ll get a chance to show them what it takes to be a good guardian of your family.

Service members are protected by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act if they need to break their lease on account of a deployment or permanent change of station.

Gearing up for a deployment can be stressful. But getting those orders canceled or postponed can be more so, especially after spending weeks, even months, preparing yourself for the mission—and your family for the changes.