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AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

Mobilization, Deployment & Support Operations

Preparing for Deployment

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Reach out for guidance, resources, and support to help keep your Family mission-ready.

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Explore upcoming briefings, trainings, and readiness events on the MD&SSO calendar.

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Preparing early can prevent stress later. MD&SSO offers classes and briefings to help service members and families feel ready before deployment begins.

These sessions are designed to answer common questions and help families plan ahead so there are fewer surprises while a loved one is away.

 

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What You’ll Learn

Pre-deployment support may include:

  • Legal planning (wills, powers of attorney)

  • Healthcare and enrollment information

  • Financial readiness and emergency assistance

  • Child and youth services

  • Community and support resources

Classes may be offered through unit briefings or family readiness group meetings to make attendance easier.
 

Who Should Attend

Before using the shop:

  • Service members preparing to deploy

  • Spouses, partners, and caregivers

  • Family readiness volunteers and leaders

Contact ACS to schedule or attend a pre-deployment briefing.

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Milestone Monday: Vesting in The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Milestone Monday: Vesting in The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Oct 19 1 pm - 2 pm
EFMP Workshop: Smooth Sailing & Silent Nights - Stress-Free Holiday Travel

EFMP Workshop: Smooth Sailing & Silent Nights - Stress-Free Holiday Travel

Oct 20 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Move

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Move

Oct 21 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Key Contact

Key Contact

Oct 22 10 am - 12 pm
EFMP Trunk or Treat

EFMP Trunk or Treat

Oct 22 5 pm - 7 pm
Trunk or Treat and Concert on the Lawn

Trunk or Treat and Concert on the Lawn

Oct 23 6 pm - 8 pm
Milestone Monday: Financial Preparation for Marriage

Milestone Monday: Financial Preparation for Marriage

Oct 26 1 pm - 2 pm
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Move

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Move

Oct 28 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Milestone Monday: Financial Preparation for Marriage

Milestone Monday: Financial Preparation for Marriage

Nov 2 1 pm - 2 pm
Holiday Spending

Holiday Spending

Nov 5 1 pm - 3 pm
EFMP Workshop: Calming the Holiday Chaos - Stress Management

EFMP Workshop: Calming the Holiday Chaos - Stress Management

Nov 5 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Milestone Monday: Prepare Finances for a Disabling Sickness or Condition

Milestone Monday: Prepare Finances for a Disabling Sickness or Condition

Nov 9 1 pm - 2 pm
Milestone Monday: Preparing for Divorce

Milestone Monday: Preparing for Divorce

Nov 16 1 pm - 2 pm
EFMP Workshop: Band of Brothers - Managing the EFMP Battlefront

EFMP Workshop: Band of Brothers - Managing the EFMP Battlefront

Nov 17 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Home Buying Seminar

Home Buying Seminar

Nov 19 1 pm - 3 pm
Key Contact

Key Contact

Nov 26 10 am - 12 pm
EFMP Workshop: Merry, Bright, and "Just Right" - Creating Holiday Traditions

EFMP Workshop: Merry, Bright, and "Just Right" - Creating Holiday Traditions

Dec 3 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Winter Pop-up Shop & Trees for Troops

Winter Pop-up Shop & Trees for Troops

Dec 5 11 am - 2 pm
EFMP Workshop: Chasing the Sun - Beating the Winter Blues with EFMP

EFMP Workshop: Chasing the Sun - Beating the Winter Blues with EFMP

Dec 15 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

EFMP Workshop: Chasing the Sun - Beating the Winter Blues with EFMP

Dec 15 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
EFMP Workshop: Chasing the Sun - Beating the Winter Blues with EFMP