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What
does deploy mean?
"Deploy"
means that your active duty family member is temporarily leaving
his or her home duty station to support military efforts around
the world.
You
are not alone!
The challenges
that face you are well recognized by the Secretary of the Navy.
Many
resources have been created and are at your beck and call.
Empower yourself
and be in control! See the many options below.
Who
can I turn to?
WRNMMC
Ombudsman is your main liaison with WRNMMC
during deployment
And your primary contact for your most needed resources.
Link to WRNMMC Ombudsman. Contact
the WRNMMC
Family Ombudsman.
Suppose
I need money?
The
WRNMMC Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCR) offers a
variety of services, including financial assistance or referral
to other relief agencies.
Will I need the American Red Cross (AMC)?
The Red Cross
emergency communications services will contact your sailor in
the event of a serious illness, death, birth, or other emergency.
Contact
the Emergency Service Center - 877.272.7337 (toll-free).
The WRNMMC
American Red Cross office welcomes your questions.
See Deployment
Tips from the national American Red Cross.
The Chapter
Locator will help you find another local Red Cross chapter.
What
does the Fleet and Family Support Center do for me?
Your Fleet
and Family Support Center focuses on families during deployments.
The WRNMMC
Fleet and Family Support Center is here to help!
The Navy
Fleet and Family Support Center is a virtual deployment survival
handbook!
Will
my healthcare needs be met?
TRICARE
is your access to medical care if you are designated as a beneficiary
through your active duty member.
Are
you moving out of the area; or do you have questions? Call TRICARE
- 1.877.874.2273.
For
medical appointments, call 301.295.NAVY (6289).
I
need help with legal affairs.
Navy
Legal Assistance provides legal counseling, notaries, wills, and
other services especially to ready families for deployment.
WRNMMC has a branch Legal
Assistance office.
The Naval
Legal Service Office for North Central region is located at
the Washington
Navy Yard in DC.
What
other business should I take care of?
The WRNMMC
Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSD) assists active
duty and their dependents with administrative matters.
Talk
to your sailor. You should understand the importance of:
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Page 2 – PNOK contact
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SGLI – Life insurance
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TSGLI – Traumatic event ‘insurance’Personnel
Support Detachment
Where
else
in the community can I find help?
Online, you will find valuable answers and
support. Here are a few:
Military
One Source. Help with child care, finances, emotional support
during deployments, relocation information, or resources needed
for special circumstances. Everyday, all day - 24/7/365!
LIFELines
Service Network links you to online help for deployment
readiness, family support, transition assistance and MWR (Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation).
Force
Health Protection and Readiness helps you prepare for and
cope with deployment. Here you'll find family support links and
for children, locating service members and deployment entitlements.
Deployment
Health and Family Readiness Library. Facts and guides at
your fingertips! Easy online access to deployment health and
family readiness.
Military
Homefront provides information about the IA deployment cycle
and about family support and checklists to help prepare for mobilization
and deployment.
 Expeditionary
Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) was established to help you
get answers to questions about IA assignments. Call them toll
free at (877) 364-4302.
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