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Be Prepared!

With the 2010 hurricane season underway, it's important to have a plan in place and supplies on hand. Keep a flashlight, first-aid kit, and the Military OneSource phone number handy.

Read our articles about planning for a hurricane, including How to be Prepared When a Disaster Hits Home, Disaster Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs, Creating a Family Emergency Plan, Preparing for a Power Outage, and What to Have on Hand for Emergencies.

Also visit these Web sites for additional information:

National Weather Service National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Center’s preparedness site (click on “Be Prepared”)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
TRICARE Disaster Information

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If Your Marine Is About to Deploy

Our expertly prepared materials can help you meet the challenges, including solo parenting, maintaining your relationship, and keeping a lid on stress.

Learning Never Stops

In September just the smell of freshly sharpened pencils is enough to make some people yearn for the classroom. If you’re thinking of furthering your education, our College Search and Distance Learning Locator tools and these articles can get you started:

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This Virtual Tutor Is for Real

Frequent moves, a parent’s deployment, and other challenges of military life can affect a child’s school performance. Tutor.com can keep your child on track with online homework help and professional tutoring any time of day or night. It’s provided by the Department of Defense free to eligible military families.

Labor Day is September 6

Honoring American workers – the builders of so much of our nation's strength. Learn more about this important holiday from the U.S. Department of Labor.