Prepare for Deployment

A spouse feels overwhelmed as her husband prepares for the first deployment of their young marriage.

The pre-deployment stage is characterized alternately by denial and anticipation of loss.

Being financially prepared is a big part of overall deployment readiness. Here are some basic guidelines that should be...

The emotional cycle of an extended deployment, six months or greater, is readily divided into five distinct stages. These...

It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...

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

There seems to be no consistency in the military regarding predeployment checklists. While some units take this task very...

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

So are you? No, this isn't a trick question, but to answer fully it probably takes more than a simple "yes" or "no."

When we view a challenge as an opportunity for growth and resolve to handle it in a healthy way, we are choosing a resilient...