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The Fleet and Family Support Division provides support to Sailors, families and
communities
by providing policy guidance, field support, resources, and information services to people
in
need, their business partners, the Chain of Command and their field activities. They
accomplish this through planning, oversight, advocacy, and research.
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The LIFELines Service Network provides online resources in areas such as
deployment readiness, family support, transition assistance and MWR..
The Navy MWR administers a varied program of recreation, social and community support
activities on U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. Their mission is to provide quality support
and
recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness and mental, physical,
and
emotional well-being of sailors and their families.
Mobilization
& Demobilization Resource Guide
This Guide is designed to provide Guard and Reserve members with
information that will
assist them in preparing for their military duties. Topics include: Presidential Executive
Orders, DoD Policy Documents, Pay and Allowances, Healthcare Options, Family Support
Resources, Financial Assistance, Demobilization, Reemployment Rights, Assistance for
Students and Small, and Business Owners.
Guard &
Reserve Employer Registry Site
The immediate goal of this site is to increase the effectiveness of the
Department of
Defense's employer outreach programs by identifying employers directly affected by DoD
policies and mobilizations. The Department will then be better able to assess actual
employer needs and identify possible incentives to encourage employer support for Reserve
participation
Active Duty Delployment Checklist from Military.com
It's time to ship out, and protect American security and freedom. There's
a lot of work to be
done, not the least of which is getting your (and your family's) affairs in order. Keeping
track
of everything can be a challenge. Let Military.com do some of the work for you -- read
these
guides and tips, and be ready to meet any obstacle you might face here, or abroad.
Reserve & Guard Deployment Checklist from Military.com
Being a Reservist or member of the National Guard -- and balancing a
civilian job, family
obligations, and military duties -- is tough enough. It only gets tougher if you're called
up to
active duty. This section will give you the scoop on what it all means, what you should
prepare for, and how you and your family can handle the pressure. Serving your country is
your duty and privilege -- but be sure to take care of yourself and your family too.
Deployment & The Family Checklist from Military.com
Being called to duty can be a wrenching experience -- for the spouse and
family as well as
for the servicemember. Having a loved one mobilized or deployed means shifting roles and
changing responsibilities while maintaining a stable family life. Be sure to read these
tips,
and maintain your family's emotional and financial well-being.
Iraq War
Veterans Organization
This site was created to organize Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and to
allow easy access
to latest news from Iraq, information, links to veterans web sites, chat forums, job
locators,
home locators, feedback, war stories, Operation Iraqi Freedom photos, military matchmaker,
military discounts and military unit web sites.
Military
Family Information Center
National Military Family Association, "The Voice for Military
Families," is dedicated to
providing information to and representing the interests of family members of the uniformed
services on which our national security depends. The organization has provided this link
which lists over 200 pre-, mid- and post-deployment information sites.
Individual Augmentee Resources from San Diego FFSC
A great listing, with online links, created by the personnel at the San
Diego Family Service Center.
