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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 5: Deployment

Planning Makes It Easier

We all know that this step is a stressful and hectic time. It's a time of changes and challenges, and you'll need to ensure that all the information you organized in Step 4 is readily available and clear for every member of your family. There are easy, every day things you can do to meet the responsibilities of deployment:

  • Take good care of yourself
  • Stay connected with your loved one
  • Better manage your finances.

Your Family Program Office also realizes that your well-being can affect your Service Member's (SM) ability to focus on their mission. For this reason, Family Assistance Staff are located nationwide to assist you with problems and concerns during deployment. The Family Assistance Staff are available 24 hours a day. To help ensure that your family is doing well, the Family Program Office reaches out to each family on a monthly basis. These wellbeing calls are used to reach out and connect, as well as inform you of upcoming activities with your unit or in regards to your Service Member.

Stages of Separation

  1. Denial, shock, disbelief and numbness
  2. Anger, frustration, and resentment
  3. Guilt for not saying or doing more
  4. Depression, fatigue, or withdrawal
  5. Acceptance of the situation

Stay Connected

To find your way through these stages, it's best to stay in touch with your Guard member. Reach out to friends, family, neighbors and spouses of other deployed Guard members, as well as Family Assistance personnel. Keep in touch with your loved one:

  • Letters – Share news from home and include photos
  • Email and social media – Fast and easy ways to share messages and photos
  • Videos – Possible access to video teleconferencing
  • Phone calls – You may want to hear your loved one's voice
  • Care packages – Send some of the comforts of home, but be careful with packing perishable goods

Find more tips to connect with your Service Member

Keep Yourself Healthy: Mind and Body

  • Eat right, get enough sleep.
  • Be physically active, walk or join your local gym.
  • Know your limitations and when to say ‘No.'
  • Stay busy – participate in programs, volunteer, or start a hobby.
  • Talk about how you are feeling with a friend or chat with another military spouse.

Find more information on wellness

Help Children Cope

  • Let them know they are loved.
  • Encourage them to share how they are feeling.
  • Maintain the same routines for bedtime and meals.
  • Be consistent with discipline.

Find more information for helping children cope

Contact Family Assistance Staff 24 hours a day for help in the following areas:

  • ID cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) enrollment and referral
  • TRICARE and military medical benefits information and referral
  • Emergency financial services information and referral
  • Legal information and referral
  • Crisis intervention and referral
  • Community information and referral

For any specific questions, please contact your Family Program Office

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