Preparing for Deployment
Ready for that upcoming deployment or work-related absence? We recommend that you go through the following resources before the departure date arrives.
Quick Links
Essential Resources
- Everything Binder
- MFRC Deployment Support Books
- Pre-Deployment Checklist
Parent & Child Resources
Download our Parenting from Afar book and order our free deployment workbooks for your children.
Podcast: Preparing Couples for Deployment
This episode of The Military Lifestyle podcast looks at the challenges of a military deployment, a few tools for managing it, coping strategies, goal setting, common errors and the importance of good communication. Special guest: Sandra Pinard.
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Podcast: Preparing Single Military Members for Deployment
This episode of The Military Lifestyle podcast looks at what single military members need to think about before they deploy. The discussion is very practical and covers financial matters, income tax, power of attorney, vehicles, driver’s licenses, passports, information to share with friends and family plus more. Special guest: Sandra Pinard.
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Podcast: Parenting from Afar
This episode of The Military Lifestyle looks at parenting from a distance. The discussion looks at things you can do before, during and after the experience to make things better. Special guest: Tracy Beck, MFRC Deployment Workshop Facilitator.
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Videos
Preparing for Deployments speaks to military members and families about the advice they’d give to others going through a deployment. The D Word offers some helpful tips and hints for a work-related separation.