For the families of U.S. service members deployed overseas during conflicts, life can be very stressful, both financially and emotionally. More than 80% of military families report elevated stress from the Iran war, with 43% reporting an extreme level of stress, according to a recent survey by advocacy group Blue Star Families.
To make sure that those families are supported, informed and referred to the right resources for financial planning, counseling and other issues, the U.S. military has staffers available. In the Marine Corps, that role is played by a team of deployment readiness coordinators.
