A Guide for Military Personnel
This guide is for service members returning from deployment and was developed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. It contains information to help military personnel understand what to expect when returning from a war zone, and to help them to better adapt back to home life.

Reintegration is an adjustment for all involved. This information aims to make this process as smooth as possible and covers:

 A description of the common reactions that occur following deployment to a war zone
 Information about possible problems to watch out for, including PTSD
 How expectations about homecoming may not be the same for service members and family members
 The effects that war zone stress can have on your family and work life
 What you can do to help yourself with readjustment
 What help is available and what it involves

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A Guide for Families of Military Personnel
As a military family member you want to understand what to expect during reintegration following time in a war zone, and to help your loved one adapt back to home life. Reintegration is an adjustment for all involved.

This information, developed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, aims to make this process as smooth as possible and covers:

 A description of the common reactions that occur following deployment to a war zone
 How expectations about homecoming may not be the same for service members and family members
 Ways to talk and listen to one another in order to re-establish trust, closeness and openness
 Information about possible problems to watch out for
 How to offer and find assistance for your loved ones
 What help is available and what it involves

Download the Guide for Families of Military Personnel PDF File Here