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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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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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Conversational English & American Culture Class

Conversational English & American Culture Class

Oct 2 11 am - 1 pm
Learn & Play

Learn & Play

Join the New Parent Support Program for Learn & Play on Mondays.

Oct 5 9 am - 10 am
Money Management 101

Money Management 101

Join us for this financial readiness class.

Oct 6 9 am - 11 am
CYS Playgroup

CYS Playgroup

A fun playgroup for children and parents.

Oct 6 9:30 am - 11 am
Stress & Anger Management Workshop

Stress & Anger Management Workshop

Gain tools and strategies to handle stress and anger.

Oct 7 10 am - 11 am
CYS Playgroup

CYS Playgroup

Join us for a fun supervised playgroup for parents and children.

Oct 8 9:30 am - 11 am
Conversational English & American Culture Class

Conversational English & American Culture Class

Oct 9 11 am - 1 pm
CYS Playgroup

CYS Playgroup

A fun playgroup for children and parents.

Oct 13 9:30 am - 11 am
EFMP Open House

EFMP Open House

Learn about family support, enrollment and assignment coordination.

Oct 14 3 pm - 4 pm
CYS Playgroup

CYS Playgroup

Join us for a fun supervised playgroup for parents and children.

Oct 15 9:30 am - 11 am
Stress Reduction Workshop

Stress Reduction Workshop

Join the New Parent Support Program for a Stress Reduction Workshop.

Oct 15 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Wave of Light Remembrance Ceremony

Wave of Light Remembrance Ceremony

Join ACS for an evening of reflection, remembrance, and community support.

Oct 15 7 pm - 8 pm
Learn & Play

Learn & Play

Join the New Parent Support Program for Learn & Play on Mondays.

Oct 19 9 am - 10 am
The Baby Brigade Network

The Baby Brigade Network

New Parent Support Program: The Baby Brigade Network

Oct 21 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Budding Bookworms

Budding Bookworms

Inspire a love of reading with Budding Bookworms.

Oct 28 10 am - 11 am
EFMP Open House

EFMP Open House

Lean about family support, enrollment and assignment coordination.

Oct 28 3 pm - 4 pm
Money Management 101

Money Management 101

Join us for this financial readiness class. 

Nov 3 9 am - 11 am
Money Management 101

Money Management 101

Join us for this financial readiness class. 

Nov 3 9 am - 11 am
Stress & Anger Management Workshop

Stress & Anger Management Workshop

Gain tools and strategies to handle stress and anger.

Nov 4 10 am - 11 am
Potty Training Class

Potty Training Class

Register for the Potty Training Class offered by the New Parent Support Program.

Nov 11 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
EFMP Open House

EFMP Open House

Learn about family support, enrollment and assignment coordination. 

Nov 11 3 pm - 4 pm

EFMP Open House

Learn about family support, enrollment and assignment coordination. 

Nov 11 3 pm - 4 pm
EFMP Open House

Potty Training Class

Register for the Potty Training Class offered by the New Parent Support Program.

Nov 12 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Potty Training Class

Potty Training Class

Register for the Potty Training Class offered by the New Parent Support Program.

Nov 12 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Potty Training Class