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
Deployments Announced: Army to Send Next Advisory Unit to Afghanistan in 2019
The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade assume the Army's advise-and-assist mission to support Afghan security forces.
Army, Air Force Struggle to Finalize New Deploy-or-Out Policy
Three days after the deploy-or-out policy went into effect, the U.S. Army and Air Force are scrambling to finalize plans.
About 126,000 Troops May Be at Risk of Separation Under Deploy-or-Out
The number of U.S. troops being reviewed under the Pentagon's new deploy-or-out policy is likely to change in coming weeks .
Sailors Who Can't Deploy Will Face Administrative Separation
Sailors who go more than 12 months without qualifying for sea duty will face administrative separation from the service.
Georgia Guardsmen to Face Crowded, Complex Battlefield in Afghanistan
The Islamic State group is lurking in eastern parts of the country where the Georgia troops are headed.
Marines' Norway Deployment, Training Missions Delayed by Hurricane Florence
Marine units scheduled to deploy from Lejeune or train in other areas affected by last week's hurricane will have to wait.
US Army to Boost Strength in Germany by 1,500 Troops
German Defence Minister called the deployments "a welcome sign of the vitality of transatlantic relations."
Five Weeks After its Return to Norfolk, USS Harry S. Truman Has Left Again
A little more than a month after its return to Naval Station Norfolk, the Truman and its 6,500 sailors returned to sea.
Background Check Change Could Put Troops' Clearances at Risk
Troops with clearances who have low credit or overdue bills could be at greater risk of having those clearances revoked.
Marine Lost Overboard from Amphibious Ship Identified as Helicopter Crew Chief
The Marine was declared dead after a five-day search and rescue operation.
