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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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Connect with MD&SSO for assistance.

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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EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program Overview Workshop

ACS Workshop

Nov 12 9 am - 10:30 am
EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program Overview Workshop
EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program Overview Workshop

EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program Overview Workshop

ACS Workshop

Nov 12 9 am - 10:30 am
Military Family Month

Military Family Month

Celebrate Military Family Month by honoring the strength, resilience, and dedication of military Families while connecting them to year-round support and resources.

Military Family Month

Celebrate Military Family Month by honoring the strength, resilience, and dedication of military Families while connecting them to year-round support and resources.

Military Family Month
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ACS: Build-A-Bear Workshop and Story Walk Along

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FRP: Financial Abuse Workshop

FRP: Financial Abuse Workshop

ACS Workshop

Nov 16 9 am - 10:30 am
RRP: Relocation Tips for Teens Workshop

RRP: Relocation Tips for Teens Workshop

ACS Workshop

Nov 17 10 am - 11 am
ERP: Professional Etiquette and Communication Workshop

ERP: Professional Etiquette and Communication Workshop

ACS Workshop

Nov 18 10 am - 11 am
ACS/FAP: Yoga for Resilience & Wellness

ACS/FAP: Yoga for Resilience & Wellness

ACS Workshop

Nov 18 5 pm - 6 pm
EFMP: Let’s Talk about ADHD Workshop

EFMP: Let’s Talk about ADHD Workshop

ACS Workshop

Nov 19 9 am - 10:30 am
AVC: Army Volunteer Corps/Training for Volunteers

AVC: Army Volunteer Corps/Training for Volunteers

ACS Workshop

Nov 20 9 am - 10 am
AVC: Army Volunteer Corps/Training for Volunteers

AVC: Army Volunteer Corps/Training for Volunteers

ACS Workshop

Nov 20 10 am - 11 am