IA/ GSA Family eNewsletter Many of you have heard about our IA Family Newsletter - we have ceased publication of this eNewsletter as the Fleet and Family Support Programs now publish and 'official' newsletter for IA's and their families. Please contact your local FFSC to obtain the most recent edition.

IA/GSA Recommended Links Below are links offering information for IA's and their loved ones. Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command   IA Family Handbook     Check back soon, this space is under construction.

What is a GSA/IA Tour? Individual Augmentee or IA is an Airman or Sailor, both enlisted and officer, with orders to deploy to Afganistan, Iraq, GITMO, Djibouti/Horn of Africa or other locations to augment the Army and Marine Corps efforts in the Global War on Terror (GWOT). These service members are not deployed with their command or unit but sent as individuals, given specialized combat training at an Army base, then assigned at various locations throughout the world.   A GSA or GWOT (Global War on Terror) Support Assignment is basically the same orders as IA orders with the exception these orders were negotiated with between the sailor and their detailer as part of their rotation process. The information below is to support you, the family, spouse, loved ones of those deployed in this new, challenging and unique manner. We will continually update the information and support offered to you through this site. Please check back often and do not hesitate to contact us for assistance or support.   Why Me? We're Supposed to be on Shore Duty! Tips for Creating a Care Package for your Service Member