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THREE DAYS OF ONLINE DEPLOYMENT ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE AND GIVEAWAYS FOR MILITARY SPOUSES & SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

FREE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES!

The Digital Retreat for Deployment Countdowns

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October 18-20. 2024

The Digital Retreat for Deployment Countdowns

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OCT 18-20| 2024

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DEPLOYMENT IS TOUGH

But you don't have to do it alone

maybe you want to...

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Create a foundation to grow your love even over the distance

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Shore up your self care to reduce burnout and deployment "down days"

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Find real support from a community of military spouses who actually get it

You can use your deployment countdown as a season to learn, grow, and THRIVE!

PILLAR is all about simplifying and bringing joy to your
military countdown.

That's why we're bringing together 30 experienced military spouses and lifestyle experts together to share strategies that can help you make every moment count while you're counting down deployment!

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It's time to make a plan that transforms your deployment countdown experience.

During this FREE online retreat you'll learn how to:

Save more and spend less with deployment-specific financial advice

Create gorgeous, thoughtful care packages for your partner

Stop counting days so your time feels like it's moving

Find the best blogs, podcasts, and free resources for your countdown

PLUS!  Get first-hand insight from experienced military spouses on topics like...

Navigating deployment with children

Eliminating overwhelm & getting organized

Nurturing your relationship from a distance

Planning for a successful homecoming & reintegration

You'll get three days of online community, inspiring speakers,and non-stop giveaways to set you up for deployment countdown success!

RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET TO JOIN US IN 2024!

Meet Your Hosts

 

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Joanna Guldin-Noll is the writer behind one of the largest military spouse lifestyle blogs online, Jo, My Gosh! Her writing has been featured in regional, national, and international digital and print publications. She is currently the social media manager at Military.com and co-owns an independent coffee shop, Swatara Coffee Co., with her husband. Joanna lives in Central PA with her Navy veteran husband John and her puppy Albus.

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Becky Hoy is a U.S. Army Spouse of 11 years and the Founder of Brave Crate--the deployment countdown box for military spouses. Since launching in 2018, more than 3,000 months of deployment have been counted down using Brave Crates. Becky is passionate about encouraging military spouses to embrace the unique opportunities that deployments present for personal growth and development.

All The Deets

When

Join us October 18-20 for 3 days with a variety of presentations to choose from each day.

Where

It's 100% online!  There's no need to do your hair or leave the house--we'll be hosting speakers, giveaways, and discussions all day from our interactive Facebook group.

What to expect

PILLAR partners with seasoned military spouses & lifestyle experts to bring you short, actionable advice about everything from long-distance relationships to managing the stress of a deployment.  Each presentation is 5-15 minutes and can be watched any time you're available!

Party it up!

It's not just about learning--this weekend is a true retreat including opportunities for connection, actionable growth, and relaxation.  We'll have everything from panel discussions to yoga and vision-boarding sessions. Fill up a cup of your favorite beverage and join the party!

It's not a party without SWAG!

Look forward to a full 3 days of giveaways from our favorite brands that make deployment FLY by!

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Not your average online retreat

PILLAR was created specifically for military spouses who want to thrive during their deployment countdown.

More importantly, we're not just here with good advice--we're here to help you take action and transform each and every part of your deployment countdown experience!

Here's what happened last year...

Meet the PILLAR 2023 Keynote Speakers!

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Nationally Recognized speaker and author of "The 5 Love Languages" Dr. Gary Chapman, shares encouragement and advice for applying The Love Language Framework to Deployment Countdowns.

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SVP, USAA Life Insurance Mary Stork shares her tried and true strategies for Connecting Life Experiences and Passion to Form a Meaningful Career

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Military sociologist and nationally-syndicated columnist, Jacey Ekchart, shares her strategies for success during your deployment countdown

PLUS! 25 Military Spouse & Lifestyle Experts to help you create your very own Deployment Action Plan:

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Rocking Your Homecoming Photoshoot

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Empowered Deployment: A 3-Part Enneagram Mini Series for Military Spouses

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Lunchtime Live: Different Families, Different Drama

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Staying Connected to Your Service Member During Deployment

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Heart Behind Honor The Brave

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Surviving Deployment Day Zero

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LIFE INSURANCE 101:
Expert Advice from USAA

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Lunchtime Live: Deployment Sucks. Now What?

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Creating a Plan: Solo-Parenting, EFMP, and Deployment

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The Countdown Wind Down

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Deployment Tips for National Guard and Reserve Spouses

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Counting Down Without Kids

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Trainings, Detachments, and TDYs: Tips for Short Separations

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How to Talk to Teachers About Deployment

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Energy Budgeting While Counting Down

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Dream On: Expert Advice for Sleep During Deployments

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What to Expect When You're Expecting a Deployment

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Milspouse Happy Hour LIVE!

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Deployments with Littles

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Operation Storytime
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Dealing with Deployment When You're Far from Home

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Lunchtime Live: Service Members Sound Off

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Proven Separation Tactics: Leaning In To Community Partners

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Deployment Do's and Don'ts for
In-Laws

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Staying Well During Deployments with Sesame Street

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LIVE! with Homes for Heroes

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Lunchtime Live: Deployment Sucks. Now What?

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Imagining Homecoming: Creating a Reintegration Bucket List

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Spice Up Deployment with We Are Wonderfully Made

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Understanding Current Events & What it Means for Military Families

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Lunchtime, LIVE!: Different Families, Different Drama

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Healthy News Consumption During Deployment

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Milspouse Happy Hour LIVE!

It's time to…

 - Find the perfect blogs, podcasts, products, and online communities that can guide you during your countdown

- Create a clear plan for living each day with purpose during this deployment season

- Connect with a community of like-minded military spouses who want to make the most of every moment until homecoming

It all happens at PILLAR: The Digital Retreat for Deployment Countdowns

Deployment countdown success made possible by our Presenting Sponsor:

USAA Life Insurance Company & USAA Life Insurance Company of New York

Thank you to our Conversation Sponsor:

Thank you to our Video Sponsors:

Thank you to our Article Sponsors:

Thank you to our Guide & Corporate Sponsors:

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PILLAR attendees will receive email updates about the event and deployment resources from our Presenting Sponsor USAA !