Preparing for Deployment Part 1

This is a 2 part video to help those who are new to deployments or those who are a little fuzzy on the details of how things went the last time their loved one deployed.

Part 1 covers the following:

*Power of Attorney
*Bills and Automatic Bill Pay
*Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act
*BAH and where you'll live while he's deployed

Some things for Soldiers (my boyfriend sent me suggestions for soldiers!):

*What to pack in your rucksack immediately before deploying
*What to do with your duffle bag to make things easier for you when you get to Kuwait.

Part 2 of this video includes:

*Some fantastic computer messenger services that are very helpful in maintaining a great relationship while he's deployed.

*Some emotional things to look out for in you both during that pre-deployment phase.

Here's a link to Military21Wife's Youtube channel. She's really nice, so check her out.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Military21Wife

If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments or send me an e-mail.

If you have any suggestions of your own, please post them in the comments so others may benefit from your experience!

I hope these videos help you guys! =]

~Amira

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[Fastjetdriver]

Probably not a good idea to give her/him a general power of attorney effective while he she is alive....friend of mines wife went out sold his Corvette...got a boob job...maxed all of his credit cards (shopping)...then filed for the big D and settled it for him as well.....of course I'm sure your significant other would NEVER do this to you.....but just in case....

[AmiraJericho]

@Fastjetdriver Yes, there is a concern there. If you don't know your wife very well, you wouldn't want to do this. That situation was probably the exception. Most wives don't do that. I am sorry to hear about your friend, though. General power of attorney does have limits, and even *with* the GPoA, there are lots of hoops to jump through. GPoA is very useful, though, and will help a lot of GOOD wives. You shouldn't punish the good ones for the bad deeds of the few. Thanks for the comment!

[sassymexicana]

omg i really needed this...since im going to b married in less than 2wks i really want to kno how i can take care of his things and have him worry about 1 less thing....but just to let u kno u probably will be hearing from me with questions lol....but thank u for posting this...ur awesome!!! =]