It is very important for you, a military spouse, to have certain documents in your possession. If you are required to take full responsibility
for your family due to a deployment, you will be able to do so without any problems. You should have most of this information already.Please sit down with your spouse and gather this
information and these documents. Keep the following documents in a special container that you can find immediately!!!
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificates for all family members
Shot records (up to Date) for all family members, including pets
Citizenship papers, if any
Adoption papers, if any
Armed Forces ID Card for all members (10 years or older)
Sponsor's Social Security Number
All government and civilian life insurance policies
Last LES (Leave and Earnings Statement)
Power of Attorney (Have several copies)
Copies of wills for
both you and your spouse (It is important for your protection that both parties have a will.)
Several copies of your spouse's TDY and /or PCS orders
Current addresses and telephone numbers of
members of your immediate families--yours and your spouse's (fathers, mothers, children, brothers, sisters). Have all important phone numbers readily available in case of an emergency.
