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AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

Mobilization, Deployment & Support Operations

  • Army Community Services (ACS)
  • Mobilization, Deployment & Support Operations
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Reach out for guidance, resources, and support to help keep your Family mission-ready.

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Calendar

Explore upcoming briefings, trainings, and readiness events on the MD&SSO calendar.

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Connect with MD&SSO for assistance.

Deployment can be one of the most stressful times for service members and their families. Mobilization, Deployment & Support Operations (MD&SSO) helps make every phase of deployment easier to manage — before leaving, while away, and after coming home.

MD&SSO connects service members, families, and units with training, classes, and support services that help reduce stress, answer questions, and solve problems early. When families feel supported, service members can stay focused on their mission.

This program supports:

  • Service members and units

  • Spouses, partners, children, and loved ones

  • Unit leaders, rear detachment teams, and volunteers

 

Military Family

What MD&SSO Helps With

MD&SSO focuses on the full deployment cycle.

Before Deployment

We help families and service members prepare ahead of time so fewer issues come up later.

  • Pre-deployment briefings and classes

  • Information on benefits, finances, childcare, and legal planning

  • Training for unit leaders and family readiness volunteers

During Deployment

We help families stay informed, supported, and connected.

  • Support for families while loved ones are away

  • Tools and training for Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs)

  • Help for rear detachment teams and volunteers

During Emergencies

If a disaster or crisis affects the military community, MD&SSO helps coordinate emergency support and recovery services.

Learn More

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  • Army Community Service (ACS) - Main Office
  • ***Emergency Leave Assistance*** - AER financial assistance requests are no longer processed through the American Red Cross or other Military Service Aid Society offices. All emergency financial and leave assistance are now processed online: aerprod.powerappsportals.us/
  • Military DSN (314) 599-1101
  • Hours:
    Monday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Thursday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Friday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00am-4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed

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Make your appointment for sign-off on EROD paperwork.

Nov 3 10 am - 11 am
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Nov 4 10 am - 11 am
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Nov 5 10 am - 11 am
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Play, connect and grow together at the new ACS Playroom!

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A fun weekly opportunity for fathers and young children to play, connect, and make memories together.

Nov 8 2:30 pm - 4 pm
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Make your appointment for sign-off on EROD paperwork.

Nov 10 10 am - 11 am
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Nov 11 10 am - 11 am
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Nov 12 9 am - 10:30 am
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Nov 12 9:30 am - 11 am
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A fun group for children ages 1 to 3!

Nov 12 10 am
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A workshop outlining how to create a budget, emergency fund and manage your debt and credit during a move.

Nov 12 10 am - 11 am
Calm Bodies – Strong Minds

Calm Bodies – Strong Minds

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Nov 18 10 am - 11 am

Calm Bodies – Strong Minds Copy

A mindful movement class for parents and children ages 2–6.

Nov 25 10 am - 11 am
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Calm Bodies – Strong Minds Copy

Calm Bodies – Strong Minds Copy

A mindful movement class for parents and children ages 2–6.

Nov 25 10 am - 11 am