What to say to a deploying soldier?

Encouraging Words for a Soldier

• We all love you so much!
• We can’t wait to see you again, but we all know you’re working hard keeping us safe.
• Everyone here is so proud of your service.
• I was thinking about you all day today.
• We had your best friend over for dinner last night.

How do you talk to someone who is deployed?

Here are five effective ways to talk with your loved one regularly to feel close to each other and make deployment less stressful.

1. Letters. Communicating through writing is often thought of as a more traditional form of keeping in contact with someone.
2. Skype or FaceTime.
3. Phone.
4. Email.
5. Care packages.

How do you handle deployment?

During the deployment

1. Find things to look forward to.
2. Reach out to others who are in the same situation.
3. Don’t try to hide your feelings.
4. Concentrate on what you can control.
5. Learn some stress management techniques that work for you.
6. Take care of yourself.

Who asks inappropriate questions about your military experience?

“Usually only civilians who have no connections to the military ask inappropriate questions about war and battle experience,” says Katie, a New York-based former army member.

Is it rude to tell someone they seem normal in the military?

But telling someone in the military that they “seem normal” is not only rude, it can make them feel alienated, as well. There’s nothing abnormal about being in the service, even if it’s not familiar to you. “I don’t agree with what you did over there.”

Should you rub salt in the wound of a deployed military member?

Members of the military may have family, friends, and mentors in the service as well, and considering the intense nature of their work when they’re deployed, some people may not feel like they’re missing out. And, of course, for those who do, there’s no need to rub salt in the wound. “Let me buy you a drink.”

Do you need money when deployed in the Army?

First, the Army is providing the essentials while you’re deployed so there’s not a need for a lot of money overseas. Second, you can have access to your money, so this is yet another lie. There are ATMs on any main post and the PX accepts debit and credit cards.