More On Prepare for Deployment

Sailors who don't want to see their careers derailed by a missed appointment better keep teeth cleanings on their radars.

The policy grew out of Mattis' directive to the services to take steps to improve the "lethality" of the force.

Preparing for deployment can seem like an uphill battle. But we've been there. Here's what you need to know.

"The MEU is a place where if anyone comes here they have a tremendous opportunity to grow mentally and professionally."

Pre-Deployment can strain any relationship, so it's important to figure out the best way for both of you to handle it.

Deployments are stressful for the entire family, so it's important to maximize the time you have before shipping out.

As a parent of a servicemember, you cannot overestimate the importance of your approval and support before they deploy.

If you're deploying, use the following checklists before deployment to ensure you have the paperwork needed during or after.

For deploying servicemembers and families, there are resources available to help you during your transitions -- here's a...