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The Military Lifestyle


Nov 27, 2019

If you're a single military member and getting ready to deploy, you might be excited without a care in the world. But there are things for you to think about before you leave. So if you're single, single-ish, a parent of a single military member, or in a position of influence over one, let’s dig into everything you need to take care of before a deployment.

Special Guest

Sandra Pinard has been the deployment coordinator at the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre for over 15 years.

Highlights

  • Financial matters to have in order before you leave.
  • Expect the unexpected.
  • 10:24 Income tax.
  • Legal things to have in place like will and power of attorney.
  • Vehicles, driver’s licenses, passports.
  • 17:19 Information to share with friends and family members.
  • Expectations of communication.
  • Pet talk.
  • Children talk.
  • Importance of developing an Emergency Family Plan.

Quotes

“It can be a challenge for a mom or a dad to have their 19 year old go to off to basic training and then suddenly be shipped across the country. That's an adjustment for the entire family.” - Sandra Pinard 

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