The more you know, the better.
Training,
or Military Lifestyle, is an ongoing process that permeates each step of your Guard
Member’s military career. This step prepares you for Step 4: Pre-Deployment
, but it is also a step in Family Readiness that can be taken before, during, or
after deployment. Some trainings help build an understanding of military life and
military expectations. Others focus on military benefits and resources available
to the family.
Educational Programs
The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) program is a volunteer-led organization with a
central tenet: provide training and knowledge to spouses and family members to support
the total Army effort. It is AFTB's mission to educate and train all of the Army
in knowledge, skills, and behaviors designed to prepare our Army families to move
successfully into the future.
The Air Force Family Readiness Edge is a total force community resource directory
designed to assist members of the Integrated Delivery System (IDS) to support family
members whose sponsors are involved in deployment and mobilization. The Air Force
Family Readiness EDGE lists and describes Air Force and their resources, their web
sites and telephone numbers for family assistance.
In addition, your Family Program Office offers local training events and activities
that can assist with everything from legal questions to life organizational skills
to helping you set up an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email account
or your Guard Knowledge Online (GKO) email account.
For any specific questions, please contact your Family Program
Office