Deployment and You
How to Cope with Sudden Deployments
Getting the call that your spouse or family member will be deploying suddenly, whether it's for two weeks or two days, can le...
Deployment: Are You A Fool To Hope?
Stay positive! Stay busy! Sometimes, those bits of military spouse advice sound helpful. Sometimes, they sound like the instr...
Deployment: Financial Preparation
Being financially prepared is a big part of overall deployment readiness. Here are some basic guidelines that should be consi...
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Deployment
This stage is the period from the Soldier's departure from home through the first month of the deployment.
How Fear Works to Keep You Safe
The minute a deployment starts, military spouses are suddenly aware of the realities of being "home alone." Especially if the...
Preapring for Deployment: The Home Side
Tips for preparing for the deployment of a family member.
Deployment and Kids
Homecoming
Marriage Counseling a Backdoor to PTSD Help
Sarah knew there was a problem almost right away. When Sean returned home from deployment, he wasn't himself.
How to Sleep With Someone New When You're Already Married to Him
This is not about sex. Its about how to sleep with someone again after you've spent a lot of time not sleeping with him or he...
What to Expect When They Come Home
Homecoming is always cited as a tremendous source of joy and relief after any deployment. Post-deployment honeymoon periods v...
Quiet Homecoming
It’s happened over and over in military homes across the country. Well-meaning family and friends are practically busting dow...
Coming Home to a Baby
A soldier figures out how to adjust to first-time fatherhood after a long deployment, as his family welcomes him home.
Reintegration Concerns Are Normal, Expected Part of Deployment Cycle
If you're feeling anxious about reuniting with a loved one after being deployed for 15 months, or if you've already redeploye...
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These Military Spouses Are on TV Talk Shows Now
We love the way these spouses are representing our community on talk shows. Here's where you can watch them.
Finally, a Video About Deployment That Nails It
It's hard explaining deployment to someone who hasn't lived it. Now, you can just send them this video.
Ms. Vicki: She Threatened to Alert His Commander
She said she would go to his Colonel if he lied about having an affair. Now he wants a divorce. Here's Ms. Vicki's advice.
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Military Life 101
Military Spouse and Family Benefits
Don't know exactly how to get your military spouse and family benefits or want to know more about what they are? Read on.
Military Life 101
Military life has a lot of nuts and bolts. You know, the little things that make up just an ordinary day.
Military Spouse Employment 101
While the military will always throw a monkey wrench in any best-laid plans, your career doesn't have to be one of them.
Military Spouse and Family Moves 101
Whether you're an old pro or new to the military moving game, there's stuff to learn about PCSing. Here's our easy PCS 101 gu...
Military Family Deployment 101
Preparing for deployment can seem like an uphill battle. But we've been there. Here's what you need to know.
Military Spouse Education Help 101
Good news for you: Being a military spouse can actually make some parts of going back to school easier.
Military Family Life 101
Military life is not easy, but we've got your back. From marriage to kids and parenting, we have the resources you need.
Military Spouse Videos
Chief Master Sgt. Robinson Joseph and Chief Master Sgt. Leenette Joseph collectively served 52 years in the U.S. Air...
Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. pay a final tribute to Col. Phillip L. Harrington at Arlington National Cemetery,...
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The 77th Sustainment Brigade presents their version of the Git Up Challenge while deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 2019....
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