Deployment Issues

• Information For Soldiers
• Dealing With Stress
• Deployment Issues
• Immunizations Soldier Med. Readiness
• Information For Activated Reservists
• Physical Exam Status
• Retirement and Separation Physicals
• Retirement Issues
• Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
• Sick Call
• Suicide Prevention

Fort Hood Spouses of Deployed Soldiers Support Group

Waiting Families of Soldiers Serving On Unaccompanied Tours and Family Members of Deploying Civilian Contractors are also welcome to attend

• Spouses of Deployed Soldiers Support Group meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month at Lane Volunteer Center, Bldg. 16005. The support group offers a forum where family members can share their experiences and expectations.
• Social Service representatives from Army Community Service, Family Advocacy and Relocation Assistance Program will be available at the support group to assist family members.
• Future support group meetings will include workshops on coping with loneliness, marriage enrichment, care package construction, reunion training, children activities, Learn a Craft Night, etc...
• Refreshments and childcare are provided for free!

To RSVP or for additional information contact Army Community Service, Soldier and Family Readiness Branch at 288-5155

Links to Information on External Sites

Gulf Link

Numerous reports, info papers, speeches, news, etc., on health concerns that emerged in the wake of the nation's last major war in the Persian Gulf Offsite link.    [more...]

Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (DoD web site)

The Department of Defense Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program official website. Details on the threat, the disease, and the vaccine. (Department of Defense) [more...]

Smallpox Vaccine Program (Army web site)

The Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccine Program official website. Details on the threat, the disease, and the vaccine. (Army)[more...]

Deployment Info for Fort Hood Soldiers

Information and resources for deploying Fort Hood soldiers from the Fort Hood Public Affairs Office. Offsite link. [more...]

Links to Information on the Darnall Website

TRICARE When Active Duty Sponsor Deploys From CONUS

Guidance for Active Duty family members who temporarily relocate upon deployment of their Active Duty sponsor. [more...]

Dealing With Stress

After experiencing a stressful or traumatic event, it takes time for our minds, bodies, and spirits to adjust and rebalance. This is normal and expected. This document details some tips to help you. [more...]

Eating in The Field and During Deployments

Tips for performance nutrition in the field and in extreme environments. Think of nutrition as a combat multiplier. Just as your weapons need ammunition and your vehicles need fuel to complete the mission, you need good nutrition to perform your best in the field. [more...]

Performance Nutrition In Extreme Environments: Cold Climates

Extreme environments create other risks that performance nutrition can help you overcome. In cold climates, these can include hypothermia, dehydration, and weight loss.    [more...]

Performance Nutrition In Extreme Environments: Hot Climates

Extreme environments create other risks that performance nutrition can help you overcome. In hot climates, these can include dehydration, rapid body weight loss, and water- and food-borne illness.    [more...]

Tips for Vegetarians In The Field

You need to be able to survive in the field with what's available to keep your strength and immune system at their peak    [more...]

Also check our resources for Reserves and National Guard.