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Scholarships for Armed Forces Spouses - The Art Institutes, Military Families United

The Art Institutes schools and Military Families United
(Http://www.militaryfamiliesunited.org) are offering the spouses of Armed Forces members an opportunity to accomplish their education goals through the Military Families United-The Art Institutes Scholarship Program.
This combined effort forges greater awareness of the service our men and women in unifo ... more

2012 MilitarySaves/Finance Day to kick off on 23 Feb!

AmericaSaves and the Financial Management Awareness Program are proud to announce the 2012 "Start Small, Think Big" Finance Day event on 23 Feb! This Thursday, financial experts will speak throughout the day at the Army National Guard Readiness Center, confronting the finance issues that matter most to our National Guard family.

Here's how you can particip ... more

Volunteer Newsletter: From Air to Ground, Issue 11 (Mar 2012)

We are pleased to present the latest issue of From Air to Ground, Issue 11, March 2012. As a publication created by volunteers - for volunteers, the newsletter provides a medium for news and updates, addressing current issues, publicizing programs, and educating National Guard families on available services. Enjoy! more

Step 4: Pre-Deployment

Putting it all in order

While you await your Guard Member’s potential deployment, it is critical that everyone understand the responsibilities and challenges that lie ahead. Sending your Guard member off on their mission can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Knowing everyone is taken care of and all paperwork is in order brings the family together, and helps Guard members prepare to serve.

Family Care Plan

A Family Care Plan (FCP) is used to ensure the care and well being of children and dependent adults during mobilizations and deployments. Click here for your Army Family Care Plan or here for your Air Force Family Care Plan. Your FCP should identify the location of important family documents, such as insurance policies and wills.

Operation R.E.A.D.Y.

This program stands for ‘Resources for Educating About Deployment and You’ and offers Deployment Survival trainings which help you understand what to expect during the deployment and offer a checklist to ensure that you are more prepared for the upcoming separation as well as the new personal responsibilities.

Click here for a checklist, which includes Auto, Finance, Legal, Medical, etc. Time should be taken also to discuss the important items that may be of concern in case of mobilization. This proactive step will lessen concerns and can increase confidence. Communicate as a Family

You and your family are going to have a lot of feelings, and finding time to talk about them is as important as getting your finances in order. If you have children, encourage them to talk about the deployment, encourage them to ask questions. Pre-deployment briefs may also help you prepare and stay close at the same time. Talk to each other about:

For any specific questions, please contact your Family Program Office

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