Deployment Challenges with Family (featuring Nicole Alexander)

NICOLE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT

How to prepare before you leave:

~Set all bills to auto pay
~Put both parents names on all bills, car titles, bank accounts, etc. 
~~Or visit the legal office for specific power of attourneys (POAs) for vehicles, homes, bank accounts, children, etc)
~Plan ahead for when family or friends will come out and visit to help with the kids.

While you are gone:

~Best voice/video exchange app to keep in touch with your children/family: Marco Polo App for iOS or Android
~Finding the right time to call to not disrups a routine

Reintegration

~Utilize couple's retreats when offered by your unit, MWR, or chapel
~Military ONE Source offers 12 free counseling sessions.
~For in-person counseling sessions, utilize Military Family Life Counselors on the installation.