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What inspired Carol Vandesteeg to
write this book? How does When Duty Calls help
military families? Will this book affect or help the
military mission? These questions and more are answered
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"I believed in the immense value of this book even before my son enlisted. Every family member and friend of someone in military service will benefit from the information and support offered by a very knowledgeable and compassionate Carol Vandesteeg."
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Internationally syndicated talk show host and Author, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
"In my 35 years as a military officer, I've never seen a book like When Duty Calls. This is a must read for all military personnel and their loved ones. Why? Because it enables families and individuals to anticipate deployments, get through them, and reunite efficiently. This down-to-earth handbook is an outstanding contribution to military readiness. You'll feel indebted to the author as you refer to this book for encouragement and ideas when you face family separation. She makes it easy for readers to find resources of which you may not be aware. I strongly recommend When Duty Calls."
John D. Hopper, Jr.
Lieutenant General, USAF, Retired
"This is the most comprehensive guide to dealing with the problems of family separation that I have seen. It also has the best list of references
that I have seen under one cover. . . . Congratulations
on making a valuable contribution to the welfare of
our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines; and most
especially to their families."
Richard
E. Hawley
General, USAF, Retired
“ When Duty Calls continues to be a very important resource for military families, especially in this period of high tempo operations. Well organized and easy to read, it touches all of the essential elements of information the family of a servicemember will need – before, during, and after a deployment. ”
Charles S. Abbot
Admiral, USN, Retired
“This book should become a wedding gift for every new military bride. The services should endorse When Duty Calls and then distribute copies to each command. Thanks for the great contribution to military readiness and the help to the services’ unsung heroes, the families left behind. When Duty Calls makes those inevitable military separations more tolerable. When Duty Calls is a readiness enhancer!”
Robert L. Maginnis
Family Research Council
Vice President for National Security & Foreign Affairs
“When Duty Calls would make a great “basic training manual” for new military spouses. It contains vital and relevant information for the military spouse, as well as the entire military community. Well-written and easy to read, When Duty Calls is easy to skim for information that pertains to your questions or situations.”
Joseph G. Gray
Major General, AUS, Retired
“A MUST HAVE for every deployment, even for those of us who’ve been through deployments before! When Duty Calls has one of the most comprehensive resource lists we’ve seen. . . You’ll find this book helpful for yourself, but also for those times you want to help someone else but don’t quite know where to start.”
Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer
Coauthors of the “Married to the Military” column in the Air Force/Army/Navy/Marine Corps Times newspapers, and of Help! I’m a Military Spouse: I Want a Life Too!: How to Craft a Life for YOU as You Move with the Military
“When Duty Calls should be called “The Manual of the Military Spouse,” as it covers every possible aspect from the receipt of the orders to the return of the loved ones that have been serving their country. This book is a preparation manual to assist in times of need, and to provide a sense of knowledgeable comfort for every military spouse, new and old alike. Preparation prevents poor execution and performance. When Duty Calls should be in “standby mode” on every military family’s bookcase as a trusted friend and reliable ally.”
BJ and Cindy Chadduck
MilitaryWives.com, Inc.
“THE definitive guide for those who are facing deployment, separations and reunions associated with military life. This book belongs in the personal library of every military family. If you know a military family or work alongside one, then get them a copy of this book – it could be the greatest gift you give them during a military separation.”
Ellie Kay
National speaker, radio commentator, frequent national television guest, and best-selling author of eight books including Heroes at Home: Hope and Help for American Military Families
"WOW! When Duty Calls is full of answers to the “Who, What, Where, When, and Most Asked Questions” concerning deployments. This book will temper concern before deployments, saving avoidable frustration later. Essential focuses for successful deployments are keenly laid out in When Duty Calls. Don’t face another deployment without this terrific, most helpful guide!
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Denise McColl
Author, Footsteps of the Faithful, and Navy submariner’s wife for 23 years
“When Duty Calls is mandatory reading for all military spouses long before a deployment occurs. Vandesteeg’s solid advice, based on her own experience, has saved many a marriage.”
Meredith Leyva
Founder of CinCHouse.com
“ Everyone who will ever be deployed needs a copy of When Duty Calls. It is chock full of ideas, resources and useful information. And the format is easy to follow. The best thing military members can do for themselves or their families is read When Duty Calls.”
Paulette K. (P.K.) Johnson
Author, Wings of Our Own: Heroes, Happenings and History of Air Force Spouses
“ Carol Vandesteeg ’ s When Duty Calls is an essential resource for every military family when preparing for separation. Whether you are on your first or final deployment, reading When Duty Calls from cover to cover can help you organize your life and minimize the inevitable separation stress. I particularly liked her personal touch on communicating with and taking care of your children. ”
Ralph Nelson
Author, The Sailor ’ s Savvy Spouse
“In When Duty Calls, Vandesteeg answers the call of families with a practical, comprehensive and authoritative guidebook. It is an essential reference for both first-timers and seasoned veterans of military family separation. Covering a wide range of topics, she informs, prepares, unites and empowers families from pre- to post- deployment.”
Mindy Pelton
LMSW
Author, When Dad’s at Sea
“Lovely, faith-based book full of practical tips and inspiration. An asset to military life!”
Lydia Sloan Cline
Author, Today’s Military Wife
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