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OCEANSIDE, Calif. — For the families of deploying Marines, one of the greatest stresses can be “the unknown.” Where are deployed spouses, parents and children, how are they doing, and what are they doing? In an effort to keep families informed, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit will test a program during the lead up to its next deployment that will keep families in the loop. If proven successful, it could serve as a model for units across the Corps. The MEU will pilot the program under the direction of Marine Forces Pacific, building a “virtual family readiness community” that will allow unit commanders to communicate with Marines’ families and friends. In August, the Hawaii-based command signed a contract with DefenseWeb Technologies Inc. to develop the project. DefenseWeb already has developed the Virtual Family Readiness Group for the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. The Army’s program allows commands to post online and easily share information such as announcements, news, blogs and streaming videos. Read the rest of the article here.