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Staying Connected During Deployment

Source: Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly eNewsletter

It's important for children to maintain communication with their service member parents during a deployment.  One way to do so is by encouraging your children to take a part in sending mail and assembling care packages regularly for the parent, selecting special items to send. Family photos, treats, and hand-made items such as greeting cards and small crafts are a terrific morale booster to service members and are always appreciated. For more tips and a deployment guide, visit the MilitaryHOMEFRONT website.

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