What do deployed soldiers want in care packages?

Food and Snacks Hot sauce (a great commodity to have around, and the convenience of Taco Bell sauce packets are great to have in the field) Water flavoring packets (many places we are deployed are very hot, and we need to constantly remain hydrated) Beef jerky. Slim Jims.

How long can you call your spouse during deployment?

Your service member may be relying on the Defense Satellite Network (DSN), which limits call lengths to fifteen or thirty minutes. During these calls, it’s important to use that time to convey positive and supportive messages to one another, encouraging each other to persevere in the relationship.

How to talk to your partner about deployment?

Describe what your feelings were during the argument. Listen to and validate your partner’s feelings. Take some responsibility for your own part in the argument and share it with your partner. Discuss ways to improve the conversation the next time you talk about the issue and share that with your partner.

How to find a soldier in the Navy?

Contact the Navy Fleet and Family Support Center to find out where Navy soldiers are located. Visit NFFSP.org and click the “Contact Us” link to send a location inquiry to the Navy family offices. Contact customer service at the U.S. Air Force to find an airman deployed overseas.

Can a family member not know their loved one is deployed?

Not knowing a loved one’s location can make the deployment process much more difficult. However, there are dozens of ways for families of deployed soldiers in every branch of the U.S. military to know where their loved ones are stationed overseas.

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What are the names of the military bases in Iraq?

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When does the military retire the health records?

In the past, all of the military services retired the individual health record, along with the personnel record, to the NPRC upon a service member’s separation from service.