New Milspouse Facing a Deployment? Don’t Worry, We’ve Got Your Six!
Greetings to all the new military spouses (and all the seasoned ones) out there. Military life can be overwhelming and when you are facing a deployment, it may seem impossible.
But Guess what? You got this and we are here to help you.
Below are some resources for those of you who are experiencing a deployment for the first time, and also for those who just need a refresh.
Here are four places to start…
1. Military One Source
Deployment Resources for ALL stages of Deployment From organizing your legal and financial matters, this guide takes you through all stages of deployment with links to resources and support.
2. PILLAR Deployment Retreat
Sign up for PILLAR’S FREE Retreat for Deployment Countdowns
Find a community of REAL military spouses who just “get it”. The retreat is packed full of speakers and programs designed to help you create a strong foundation during deployment. This year’s retreat (November 4-6th) is VIRTUAL and FREE!
3. USAA
Always there for service members and families, USAA offers a Five Part Guide For New Military Spouses This guide is a a one stop for deployment essentials as well as other information for new military spouses.
4. Army Wife Network ALWAYS has your SIX!
Sometimes you just need to connect with like minded peeps. Visit our website and find a connection through our many blog posts and podcasts. We have quite a collection of (Expert and Experienced) bloggers and podcasters!
Here are just a few (of MANY more) from our website.
AWN Blog Posts
The Truth About Rapid Deployment Written by Sarah Peachy (Book Editor and former Content editor at AWN), this post gets to the heart of what it means to say goodbye quickly.
Deployment Rules Written By AWN’s Director of Marketing, Annie Pearce, this blog is for those who are feeling the pain of solo parenting during deployment!
Navigating Deployment Through the Holidays Hope For The Warriors was founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and military families.
Ohana Homefront Network Coping Through a Deployment The Ohana Homefront Foundation was founded on Oct. 4, 2021 by military spouses Natalie Ealy and Sarah Otto who have a heart for the military community as a whole and want to make sure that EVERYONE in the military community is receiving the mental health care they need.
Five Stages of Pre-deployment Join our retired Blogger as she describes the emotional roller coaster that is pre-deployment.
525,600 Minutes Measuring a year of deployment while allowing yourself to be you!
Advice for New Spouses AWN’s blog team has a resource for every new spouse to this crazy military life.
AWTR Podcasts
Milspouse Fitness During Deployment An interview with AWN Commander, Dr. Sharita Knobloch, as she explores the importance of taking care of yourself during Deployment.
USO Spouse Programs on AWTR The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country, throughout their service to the nation.
American Red Cross on AWTR The American Red Cross is here to help with all emergency situations that arise during deployment through Hero Care Network.
Pillar Deployment Retreat on AWTR PILLAR is the brainchild of Military Spouses Becky Hoy and JoAnna Gildon-Noll. This podcast explains the retreat in more detail.
Open When:Letters of encouragement on AWTR Join author Lizanne Lightfoot as she acknowledges what we go through as military spouses.
For more blogs and podcasts, visit our homepage and search for Deployment Blog Posts and AWTR Podcasts. If you are a new spouse, check out our Army Wife Network’s New to the Military Resource Guide
Visit our site and reach out for support!
Never forget that “We’ve Got your Six” here at Army Wife Network.
