SCHWEINFURT, Germany - Soldiers and family members of 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment (Airborne) continue with preparations for the unit's upcoming deployment.
How' By completing the family pre-deployment preparation phase at the Conn Community Club Oct. 23-24.
The FDP is a way organizations and Army leadership inform family members of the numerous agencies in the Schweinfurt community to build readiness and confidence through the duration of a deployment.
"While your spouse is away, the United States Army Garrison Schweinfurt is behind you 100 percent," said garrison commander, Lt. Col. Everett Spain, to the family members.
Spain also addressed the Soldiers assuring them that while they're absent, the entire community will ensure their families are secure, stable and happy in their homes.
Information tables were set up so couples could peruse brochures, ask questions, and learn more about what the community has to offer. Of these were the Education Center; Child, Youth, and School Services; Army Community Service; Army Substance and Abuse Program; chaplains, and much more.
"We are here to take care of you. We want our Soldiers to focus on the mission knowing you, the families, are in good hands. All programs continue to get families out, get them engaged, and help them have fun," said Mike Duday, director of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, to the Soldiers and families.
Each organization representative thanked the Soldiers and family members for their service and sacrifice while vowing to take care of their every need and get them through the difficult times.
"Together we'll get through this very tough and trying time. I thank you because all of you are making a difference," said Chap. (Maj.) Kevin Forrester, family life chaplain.
The 1st Sqdn, 91st CAV is part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team deploying to Afghanistan.
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