Deployment
CategorySend Holiday Cheer to Service Members!
The holiday season is in full swing, and while most of us are keeping the home front warm and cozy, we remember the brave men and women who are prot..
How Do You Keep Busy During Deployments?
Two years ago, I ran the Marine Corps 10K race for the first time. It was the longest run I had ever done in my life up to that point. I trained for..
How Are Military Families Doing? What Researchers Are Discovering.
When the first Soldiers and Marines boarded the planes for Afghanistan in October 2001, no one was standing at the door asking them how they were do..
I’m a Military Spouse…Let Me Introduce Myself
Recent articles about lavish benefits and ketchup choices have sparked many conversations in our community about the lack of understanding of the mi..
To Deploy or Not to Deploy: Your orders were changed…again
The military lifestyle poses many uncertainties for families. For example, deployment orders, Permanent Change of Station Orders (PCS), or a job ass..
The Dreaded “D” Word: Preparing for a deployment
The dreaded “D” word entered our house and it’s not debt. It’s a deployment. Deployments are part of military life. Much like our peers, we are a fa..
Understanding deployment: books for military children
There are many ways to help children deal with the stress they may be feeling due to the deployment of a parent. Suggestions such as keeping a journ..