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The Deployment Center for US Military
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Active Duty Deployment

  • Deployment Guide
  • Legal Preparation
  • Financial Preparation
  • Medical Benefits
  • Family Emergencies
  • Support Services
  • Worst-Case Scenario


    		• Reserve/Guard Deployment

  • Deployment Guide
  • Job Protection
  • Legal Preparation
  • Financial Preparation
  • Medical Care
  • New Pay & Benefits
  • Support Services


    		•  Deployment and the Family

  • Deployment Guide
  • Coping
  • Family Safety
  • Keeping in Touch
  • Kids & Separation
  • Family Checklist
  • Emotional Phases


    • Toolkit Returning From Deployment?
    Get the important information and links you need to aid you in your transition, with the Returning Servicemembers Guide.
    Benefits Updates
  • Common New GI Bill Questions
  • Post Allowances Plummet on Dollar's Climb
  • Ideas for Care Packages

    • Discussions
  • Deployment Checklist
  • Satellite Phones
  • Free Priority Military Shipping Kits For Overseas Soldiers

    • kitup
    Get tips and info on how to transition successfully. Download the Preseparation Guide and the Transition Guide. Start here. Build your own Transition Plan.

    kitup
    We want to know about the items that made things bearable during a deployment or that allowed you to accomplish your mission. Maybe your gear even saved your life.
    Tell us about your gear...

    "Must Have" Deployment Gear for Servicemembers
    Everything from Camelbak Thermo's to Altama Military Desert Boots.
    deployment gear

    supply store
    Get it here. Essential gear, new and surplus materials -- all you need in one place at the lowest prices available. More...
    Deployment Update


    Total Reserve/Guard Active: 120,065
     Change from Last Week: -112
    Total Activated Members:
    Army Natl. Guard & Reserve: 95,327
    Navy Reserve:6,177
    Air Natl. Guard & AF Reserve: 10,606
    Marine Corps Reserve: 7,197
    Coast Guard Reserve: 758
    Cumulative Roster of National Guard and Reserve Currently on Active Duty

    Last updated on October 28, 2008
    Deployment Resource Toolkit

    http://www.military.com/military-fitness/

    Fitness Center
    Physical preperation is essential before deployment. Get all of the fitness advice you need before you go.


    ToolkitSpotlight: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
    If you're being called up to active duty, SCRA can be your best friend. Learn how to use this important benefit here.


    ToolkitPrimary Sections
    Active Duty Deployment
    Reserve/Guard Deployment
    Deployment & the Family
    Post-Deployment Guide

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    		• Active Duty Pay
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    		• Active Duty Medical Benefits
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    		• Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
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    		• Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
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    		• Family Care Plan
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    		• Military Law
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    		• Benefits Updates
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    		• How to Support the Troops
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    		• Navy Family Ombudsman/ Deployment Support Program
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    		• Navy Mutual Aid Association
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    		• Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) - Ombudsman Services