Let your folks know ASAP. They have to deal with it too, and the more time they have to prepare the better. In case of emergency, they need to be sure to have their passports up to date and to have a credit card with plenty of available credit. They may want to participate in the Family Readiness Group or the modern day equivalent. Mostly they need to be able to wrap their minds around all of it.
My son had two deployments interrupt his schooling, but he now has an MBA in finance and is doing very well. You'll do fine. Good on you for going.
My son had two deployments interrupt his schooling, but he now has an MBA in finance and is doing very well. You'll do fine. Good on you for going.