family readiness groupsfamily stress and copingmilitary reservistsMany have espoused the benefits of Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) for families of deployed soldiers. These include fostering family well‐being (main effect) and buffering the family against the negative effects of stressful life events (...
I never knew what the FRG was until my husband joined the Army last March. In the Marines, I was too new and too young to really put any thought into what they offered – and the Marines (at least a decade ago) weren’t nearly as family oriented as the Army. When we moved to Ft...
The Army Family Research Program (AFRP) was initiated in the fall of 1986 in part to examine the role that families play in unit readiness. The core of the research was a large-scale survey of Army soldiers and their units. To determine the impact of family and Army factors on readiness...
Army installations are the Department of Defense standard for infrastructure quality and are the provider of consistent, quality services that are a force multiplier in supported organizations' mission accomplishment, and materially enhance Soldier, Civilian and Family well-being and readiness.[translate]...
I knew that I wouldn’t eat most of the snacks, but I like the security of having them with me in readiness for a Heartland hurricane or a Great Lakes tsunami. It is good to have a plan B, even when it is entirely unnecessary. My next stop was the refrigerator to secure a couple...
A soldier aims down the sights of an upgraded L85A2 rifle during an operation in the desert, showcasing the SA80's modern enhancements for combat readiness. When I say SA80, you likely picture a bullpup rifle, and you’re not wrong, although it’s wise to know that the term SA80 re...
The Stryker Armoured Combat Vehicle is built for the US Army by GDLS based on the GDLS Canada LAV III 8×8 light armoured vehicle,
and create a social trend of loving our people and loving our army. The notice requires all departments in various regions to actively understand the actual difficulties encountered by the troops in combat readiness training, construction and reform, and study and develop measures to solve the probl...
solidly do a good job in supporting the army, giving priority to family members, supporting the government and loving the people, constantly consolidate and develop military government military civilian unity, and welcome the convening of the 20th CPC National Congress with outstanding achievements. The...
SCHINNEN, Netherlands -- Overseas assignments bring unlimited opportunities for adventure and excitement, but they may also bring stress, frustration and a profound sense of loneliness if individuals don't connect with familiar support systems. Army Family Readiness Groups can help.www.army.mil...