What Deployment Really Means for Military Families

October 26 is Day of the Deployed, a day to recognize the service members who have deployed or are currently deployed and the families supporting them back home. Having experienced deployments myself, I know there's a lot that happens during that time that people don't always see. Life keeps moving, unexpected things happen, and families find ways to manage it all while they're apart.

In this episode, I'm doing something a little different to recognize Day of the Deployed. I talked with four military spouses about their experiences, the challenges and unexpected moments they've faced, and what deployment has taught them about family, community, and supporting one another. Each has a different story, but together they offer a look at what deployment really means for military families.

You'll hear from Christine Fallon, a Navy veteran, Accredited Financial Counselor, and active duty military spouse who's experienced 10 deployments; Carol Pittner, a Navy veteran, active-duty military spouse, and personal finance professional; Tonya Skelly, who grew up in an Air Force family, married a career Army officer, and spent 35 years working with children and families; and Laura Voyles, an active-duty Army spouse of 16 years who works with soldiers and families on wellness, resilience, and family readiness. You can find more about each of them and links to connect in the show notes.

For information on all our guests today, visit the show notes at https://milmo.co/podcast/what-deployment-means-for-military-families

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