National Guard and Reserve members and their families face many of the same challenges as active duty military families. Your Guard or Reserve status does, however, mean that you face some unique issues, like connecting with the resources you need when you don't live near an installation and transitioning back to your civilian job. Use the articles below to quickly and easily find the information and resources that specifically speak to your experiences and address your needs!

• New to the Military

• Family Readiness System
• Guard and Reserve Family Member Benefits Guide
• Joint Family Support Assistance Program
• Managing Your Money as a New Service Member
• What Are Those Stripes and Bars?
• When Your Guard or Reserve Service Member is Called to Active Duty

• Single Life

• Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
• Finding Support in a Crisis When You Feel Alone
• Programs to Help Service Members Stay Financially Fit
• Returning to Single Life after Deployment
• Surviving the Breakup of a Relationship

• Career

• Adjusting to Life After Disaster Relief Work
• Developing Skills You Can Use Outside the Military
• Joint Family Support Assistance Program eNewsletter Archives
• Preventing Injuries in Military Training
• Reconnecting on the Job Following Deployment with the Guard or Reserve

• Mobilization

• Adjusting to Civilian Life after Combat Duty with the Guard or Reserve
• Deployment
• Free Fitness Benefits (PDF)
• Quick Tips for Communicating During Deployment
• The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
• When Your Guard or Reserve Service Member is Called to Active Duty

• Family Life

• Building the Resilience of Your Military Family
• If Your Guard or Reserve Family Member has Special Needs, Military OneSource Is Here for You
• Maintaining a Strong Relationship with Your Guard or Reserve Spouse
• Returning to Family Life after Deployment
• Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

• Military Leadership

• Joint Family Support Assistance Program
• Military OneSource as a Leadership Tool
• Non-medical Counseling Options for Service Members and Families
• Recognizing the Signs of Combat Stress
• The Role of Military Leaders in the Transition Assistance Program

• Retiring

• ESGR Employer Resource Guide
• Quick Tips to Ensure a Smooth Transition
• Separating from the Military as an Active Duty Reservist
• The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
• Transition Assistance Programs for Military Personnel
• VA Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Members