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Article: 5 phases of reunion.(Brief Article)
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- Soldiers Magazine
- Article date:
- August 1, 2003
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* Pre-entry includes the days immediately preceding the reunion. It is usually a hectic period when soldiers complete equipment accountability and maintenance, and family members make preparations for their loved ones' return.
* Reunion is a time of adjustment. It includes the immediate meeting, which may have been rescheduled several times, and ranges from a patriotic reunion ceremony to soldiers arriving home individually or unexpectedly in the middle of the night. This phase also includes the first few days after the soldier's arrival and often feels like a honeymoon. This is the time to celebrate signs of positive growth in yourself; your partner and your ...