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
Plan to Deploy 1,000 More Troops to Counter Iran Faces Growing Opposition
A growing chorus of lawmakers is concerned about the military boosting its presence in the Middle East amid Iran tensions.
Military Budget Battle Focuses On Border Wall Funding, Deployments
Republicans are pushing to restore military funding for the border wall.
Army Father and Son Strengthen Bond While Deployed Together
The Scott's family history of military service extends back to World War II.
Army Identical Twins Share Deployment Together
Now that they're deployed, the brothers enjoy spending time together when their schedules allow.
Dunford Sheds Light on Threats That Prompted Deployment of Troops to Middle East
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford said the U.S. faces a new and varied threat from Iran.
More US Troops Are Deploying to the Middle East to Counter Iran
Shanahan announced the move Friday to "safeguard U.S. forces given the ongoing threat posed by Iranian forces."
Sources: Pentagon Proposing Troop Buildup in the Mideast
The Pentagon on will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, officials said.
CNO: Navy's Response to Iran Proves New Unpredictable Deployment Model Works
The Navy's quick response to warnings from Iran shows a new deployment model meant to keep adversaries guessing is working.
Marine's 'Brilliant' Response to Live-Fire Accident Helped Earn Him the Leftwich Trophy
Capt. Brian Coleman, commanding officer of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, returned from Afghanistan last week.
Grandmother Returns from First Deployment in National Guard
Willis returned home on Sunday, when she appeared at her church, Kingdom Life Fellowship in Nitro to surprise her grandson.
