Prepare for Deployment

For the past few years, senior U.S military officials have warned of the dangers involved with the high operational tempo.

The Air Force is planning to reorganize its medical personnel teams in an effort to get help sick airmen get healthy.

Roughly 400 airmen are selected for 365-day extended deployments on an annual basis.

Troops with clearances who have low credit or overdue bills could be at greater risk of having those clearances revoked.

Sailors who don't want to see their careers derailed by a missed appointment better keep teeth cleanings on their radars.

The policy grew out of Mattis' directive to the services to take steps to improve the "lethality" of the force.

Preparing for deployment can seem like an uphill battle. But we've been there. Here's what you need to know.

"The MEU is a place where if anyone comes here they have a tremendous opportunity to grow mentally and professionally."

Deployments are stressful for the entire family, so it's important to maximize the time you have before shipping out.