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Let us “brief” you on your new life in the military. It will put you “at ease.”

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Preparing for Deployment

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We can’t help you fit all that gear into your pack, but count on us to help with deployment-related needs.

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During Deployment

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Hang in there. You and your family can survive even the long days of deployment with these resources.

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After Deployment

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Homecomings don’t always look like the movies. Find everything here that Hollywood forgot to mention.

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Separating From the Military

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You have some big decisions to make about where to go and what to do next. Start here.

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15 Tips for Helping Your Teenager Deal With the Difficulties of Deployment

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Coming Home: What to Expect, How to Deal When you Return from Combat

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Filing Taxes When a Service Member Is Deployed

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How to Reduce Your Interest Rates Before You Deploy

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Plan My Deployment

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Reporting Domestic Abuse

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Voting While You’re Away From Home: The Absentee Voting Process

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