Deployment

June 2017

Military service providers and leaders have Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) resources available to them: Deployment Survival, When Siblings Deploy and more.

Webinar

Stages of Deployment

Webinar | January 2016
Although every deployment is as unique as the individual experiencing it, there are experiences and feelings that service members and their loved ones share. Join us to discuss the stages of deployment and homecoming, and to learn communication. …
Benefits

Deployment – Benefits

Benefits | October 2020

Military benefits and entitlements extend to service members and their families during all phases of the deployment cycle. Make sure you know what’s available.

Resources

Deployment – Resources

Resources | October 2020
The military has your back during all phases of deployment – from predeployment through reunion and reintegration. Military OneSource and your installation’s. …

Deployment Legislation

December 2020
The FY08 National Defense Authorization Act – Section 582 of this act requires the secretary of defense to establish a national combat veteran reintegration. …

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment

November 2020
Whether it’s your first or fourth deployment, each separation brings new lessons and challenges. Join us for a discussion of the stages of deployment, effects of deployment on the military member and the family, and tips for navigating the. …
Essentials

During Deployment – The Essentials

Essentials | August 2020
Every deployment is different and may require new skills and coping strategies. Learn more about resources to help you recognize and manage stress, stay connected to loved ones, handle finances and vote when you are deployed. Manage your. …
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Preparing for Deployment – The Essentials

Essentials | January 2020

Life in the military is about being ready for deployment. You may be duty-ready, but don’t overlook preparations on the home front. That includes having or updating essential legal documents, organizing your finances, creating a family care plan and designing a contingency plan in case things change. Get organized and prepared for your sake and your family’s.

Military Deployment Support

September 2020

You may face challenges at some point before, during or after the deployment. Military OneSource is here to provide information and resources to help navigate through all phases of the deployment—from pre-deployment to homecoming.

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Moving and Deployment – The Essentials

Essentials | April 2020

Before you take off for your parent’s house or go anywhere when your spouse is deployed, consider the wide range of benefits and resources available to you if you remain on the installation, such as the commissary, exchange, community support. Staying put also ensures that your children maintain their routines during this time of transition and don’t experience further disruption to school and other activities.

Article

Deployment Resources for Families

Article | August 2020

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.

Webinar

Preparing for Your Parents’ Deployment

Webinar | December 2015
This webinar assists parents and caregivers with preparing children for deployment. It addresses what children can expect during deployment, the positive aspects of deployment, possible stress associated with deployment, the effects of that. …
Webinar

Children and Separation Issues of Deployment

Webinar | October 2015
This webinar will explore various aspects of how children are impacted by deployment. It will review the emotional cycle of deployment and common ways children tend to react to stress and separation. This webinar will also describe ways children. …

Reigniting the Passion After Deployment

November 2020
After the months of waiting and anticipation, your spouse is finally home from deployment. Are the flames of passion still stoked? Whether you could use a little more steam or some more logs on the fire, join us for a discussion on reigniting the. …
Article

Deployment Basics for Friends and Family

Article | June 2021

The deployment cycle is the period of time from the notification of a deployment, through pre-deployment training, through the deployment, and immediately after deployment. Every deployment cycle is different, but here are some general things to know.

Article

Stress Management During Deployment

Article | June 2021

In the military, stress happens. But too much stress can have negative effects on performance, safety and well-being. During deployment, it is especially important to know the signs of stress and to be ready with good stress management techniques.

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Parenting Through Deployment – The Essentials

Essentials | May 2021

Your head’s wrapped around the whole deployment thing. You know what you need to do, you’ve planned your deployment, and you’re ready — or at least you’re getting there. But deployment preparation has an extra, important step when you’re a parent — preparing your children for each phase of the deployment cycle (before deployment, deployment and after deployment).