We are all watching the news in suspense, on pins and needles wondering what is to come next. Will my husband or wife be getting the call they have to leave immediately to help with the turmoil that is brewing in the Middle East? Now, I need to start thinking about what ducks I have to get in order when my service member is deployed. Where do I start? The family comes first, but how do I get the family prepared for what is to come? Understanding what this deployment means to us. When daddy or mommy has to leave to help keep our family and American safe. Next, my job – what do I tell my job? Do I have to tell my job? Are there resources available to me at my job? Can I take a leave to settle our affairs for deployment? You do not have to tell your job, but it will make it harder to get things in order before deployment if you hide what is happening. If you do …