The "Building Ready and Resilient Sailors and Families" video podcasts are general in nature and specifically developed to help Navy families adjust to the challenges of deployment. These four to five minute videos are designed to encourage Sailors and family members to seek out services and resources available through the Fleet and Family Support Center, along with the community and web-based sources to promote family resilience.
Resilience During Deployment
Sailors and family members are introduced to the emotional cycle of deployment and the wide range of emotions that may be experienced during a deployment. (video with captions, audio)
Children and Deployment
Parents and caregivers are introduced to some of the services and resources available to help develop and raise resilient children. (video with captions, audio)
Financial Planning for Deployment
Sailors and family members are given an overview of the actions and resources available to prepare financially for deployment and the importance of creating a spending plan. (video with caption, audio)
Community-Based Deployment Support
Sailors and family members are introduced to resources and services that help promote the resilience required to handle any situation that may arise during a deployment. (video with captions, audio)
Navy Family Ombudsman Program
Covers general roles and responsibilities of the Command Ombudsman, types of support provided, and how to locate and contact your Command Ombudsman. (video with captions, audio)
Homecoming and Reintegration
Introduces the services and resources available at local Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC), within the community and online. (video with captions, audio)
Individual Augmentee (IA) Deployment
Provides the tools and resources available to assist with the unique challenges of an IA deployment. (video with captions, audio)
