Deployment is never easy and it often takes a toll on both the Soldier and the family. There are many resources and tools available to make it easier.

We have provided up-to-date articles and tools available for you to get in touch with other family members going through the same challenges.

Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library
This library provides servicemembers, families, veterans and healthcare providers an easy way to quickly find deployment health and family readiness information. Within this library you will find access to fact sheets, guides, and other products on a wide variety of topics published by the services and organizations that serve you.

There is no such thing as being too prepared. It is important to make the necessary arrangements to ensure that your loved ones and family will be taken care of if the worst should happen. It is a difficult subject to discuss, but may be one of the most important discussions a Soldier can have with those they love.

The "Taking Care of Business" video explains which forms and what documents a Soldier should complete to ensure their final wishes are observed.

The Army Guide to Family Readiness Group Operations was published on 21 July 2006 as Appendix J of Army Regulation 608-1, Army Community Service Center. The appendix provides commanders and FRG Leaders with official Army policy on managing and operating Family Readiness Groups. To download the Army Guide to Family Readiness Group Operations, click here. A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning the new guidance is also available for downloading.

The primary objective of the virtual Family Readiness Group (vFRG) website is to empower Soldiers, their families and extended families, who are experiencing frequent and long deployments, to enable them to become more knowledgeable and self-reliant.

TroopTube is the new online video site designed to help military families connect and keep in touch while miles apart. The site is designed for easy use, so you can quickly upload videos and share the simple joys of each day with each other.

The program recognizes U.S. Army Veterans and the Parents, Spouses and Employers of U.S. Army Soldiers. It also recognizes those Special Supporters who have significantly contributed to supporting U.S. Army Soldiers and the Army’s Mission.

This valuable training opportunity puts the necessary RDC knowledge, skills, and abilities on your desktop, without having to enter a classroom. The purpose of this on-line training is to offer training to future or current RDCs, no matter their locations or their schedules. This training allows participants the opportunity to certify their knowledge, skills, and abilities in areas vital to RDC success.

Take the RDC on-line course

"The Blue Box" is a compilation of USAREUR resources for Soldiers, civilians and family members. It includes valuable information on various topics from Casualty Assistance and Survivor Support, Family Readiness Support, Reintegration, Civilian Deployment to Rear Detachment Command Regulations.

• Army Volunteer Corps
• Army Family Action Plan
• Army Family Team Building
• Exceptional Family Member Program
• Family Advocacy Program
• Relocation Services
• Deployment Readiness
• Financial Readiness
• Employment Readiness