The California National Guard - Always Ready, Always There

Operation Ready Families Program Informational Materials 

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Ready Families California National Guard Family Readiness Handbook

This book is a "one-stop" resource guide for families and other loved ones of our soldiers and airmen. In it, you will find a wealth of information on many topics that are essential to a successful deployment.

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Your Family Care Plan

Tips for a Successful Transition

Finding a Shared Sense of Purpose

Important Contact Numbers

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  What Are They Talking About?!?!?!

A Guide to Some Commonly Used Military Term & Acronyms

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Protecting Your Personal Property

Making an Inventory

Property Examples

Home Security Basics

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Our Mission

Our Mission Statement

Historical Background

Our Goals

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The "Gray Area" Retiree

What is a Grey Area Retiree?

Frequently Asked Questions

Retirement Benefits

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Finding Your New Normal

Tips for a Successful Transition

Finding a Shared Sense of Purpose

Important Contact Numbers

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Guidelines to Request Chaplain Fund Support

How to Request Chaplain’s Fund Support

Important Contact Numbers

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A Commanders Guide to an Effective Program

Writing a Command Intent Memorandum

An Assigned Unit Military Point of Contact for Family Assistance

Development of the Unit Operation Ready Families Team

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Your Benefits in the National Guard

Pay Information

Commissary and Exchange Privileges

Life Insurance

Montgomery G.I. Bill

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Information About Military Aid Societies

Who do Military Aid Societies Help?

What can Military Aid Societies do?

What Military Aid Societies cannot do.

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The Family Assistance Network

We Care Meetings

An Introduction to the Program

FAN Contact List

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TRICARE: Your Passport to Quality Health Care Pocket Guide

The TRICARE Passport highlights how to get care at home and when traveling for active duty service members and their families (including activated Reserve Component members and their families)

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Children in a life of Deployment

When should I tell my children?

Tips on telling your children

Effects of separation in children

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Operations Security
(OPSEC ) And Internet Safety

Is There Really a Risk

Internet Safety Reminders

OPSEC for Family Members

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California Military Family Relief Fund

What is CMFRF?

Eligibility Requirements

Application Information

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