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Deployment To-Do: I Need a Leave from Work

Published by Tia Prevo

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 …

Blue Star Family Survey Results

The BSF Results Are In- Top 3 Concerns Facing Military Spouses Today

Published by Sonia Garza

Coffee in hand, I eagerly sat down to read the results of the Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey, facilitated by Blue Star Families. Blue Star Families (BSF) is one organization that is taking it’s mission to heart. Founded in 2009, this organization strives to empower military families to thrive as they serve. On the cusp of their 10th year, Blue Star Families has their finger on the pulse and is more committed now than ever to strengthen military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – and to create vibrant communities of mutual support. Their advocacy sector leads the market in giving military families a voice to identify the key aspects of military life and facilitate in bridging the gap between military and community members/policy makers. Military families are able to identify areas of need….and even frustration. This past week, top military officials, community leaders from the private and nonprofit sector, military spouses and more, gathered at the American Red Cross in D.C. for the live release of the …