Since September 11, 2001, nearly 875,000 NG/R troops have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. This is the largest number of NG/R troops to ever deploy to war zones (Scherrer et al., 2014). NG/R spouses have been faced with unique challenges from multiple, lengthy deployments. Studies have documented mental and physical health challenges for NG/R spouses and the lack of access and barriers to adequate medical services (Erbes et al., 2012).
The ability for the NG/R spouse to cope and adapt to the challenges faced has a direct impact on their entire family system including their deployed service member and children (Erbes et al., 2012; Green et al., 2013; Paley et al., 2013). YRRP, HFS and FRG support programs are recognized by the military as
The ability for the NG/R spouse to cope and adapt to the challenges faced has a direct impact on their entire family system including their deployed service member and children (Erbes et al., 2012; Green et al., 2013; Paley et al., 2013). YRRP, HFS and FRG support programs are recognized by the military as