Defining 'Military Deployment'
Deployment: An Overview
Strictly speaking, "deployment" refers to activities required to move military personnel and materials -- but it also means m...
Pre-Deployment
During Deployment
Staying Informed as a Spouse, Parent, or Partner
Every person who loves a returning service member should get educated about their experience and how it might impact them.
Keeping Your Child Involved During a Deployment
Don't hide what's happening from you children. When they ask how you feel, have an answer ready so you don't confuse them.
Communicating With Loved Ones While Deployed
Receiving mail and care packages is a terrific morale booster for your service member loved one, but there's a lot more you c...
Restful Sleep Key to Health On and Off Duty
Whether you're deployed or waiting for someone who is, getting the right amount and type of sleep can help with tough situati...
Family Care Plans Ease Stress, Boost Readiness
An up-to-date family care plan can help ease stress and boost family resilience and readiness during a service member's absen...
Stress and Support Systems for Military Spouses
As a couple, it's important to understand up front how stress can impact your relationship.
Homecoming and Reintegration
In order to ensure a smooth transition back to work, you need to communicate with your employer. You have rights and responsibilities under USERRA.
If military family life consultants had a motto, it might be: "Have counseling license -- will travel."
Returning home after a deployment is usually met with warmth and love, but it can also be a challenging period of readjustment.
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Recent Deployment Articles
If Sailors Aren't Ready to Deploy, It'll Soon Affect Their Promotions
Sailors who don't want to see their careers derailed by a missed appointment better keep teeth cleanings on their radars.
The Navy Could Send More Sailors to Alaska
If Arctic defense is important, the Navy needs to figure out how to train for it and operate in it, an official said.
Pentagon Bars Troops from Using GPS-Tracking Devices While Deployed
The DoD announced that U.S. troops can no longer use "geolocation capabilities" on personal or government devices.
Army Announces Winter Deployments to Afghanistan, Korea
The deployments are part of a scheduled rotation of forces, according to a July 26 Army press release.
Army Reserve's Ready Force X Units Train to Deploy on Short Notice
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers participated in a short-notice training exercise as part of its role as a Ready Force X unit.
United Makes Exception, Will Fly Home Military Pets
If United Airlines shipped your pet to your duty station, the carrier will also ship it home, officials confirmed Tuesday.
USS Ronald Reagan Departs After Delay Caused by 'Material Issue'
The USS Ronald Reagan is officially on patrol, nearly two weeks after the Navy announced its deployment would be delayed.
Marine Battalion Commander Relieved During Middle East Deployment
Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz was abruptly relieved in the middle of a deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet.
'Material Issue' Delays USS Ronald Reagan’s Upcoming Deployment
America's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier's upcoming deployment will be delayed because of a "material issue."
Army Mulls Longer Assignments to Encourage Employers to Hire Spouses
Top U.S. Army leaders assured lawmakers Tuesday that the service is taking steps to help spouses gain employment.
