If you don’t live near a military base during deployment – or are stationed far away from one – you could get a free YMCA membership for your family. The program lets those families, of active Guard or Reserve, apply for a free membership to their local participating YMCA.  You are eligible for a free YMCA membership if you meet these eligibility requirements: Active Duty Independent Duty personnel and their families that are not located at or near a free or service-provided fitness facility   Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Active Duty Note: The Relocated Spouse category supports families/spouses who relocate away from an installation/duty station while the active duty service member is deployed   Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Joint Deployed Guard and Reserve   Community Based Warrior Transition Unite (CBWTU) For more information on eligibility requirements, visit Armed Services YMCA DOD Military Outreach Initiative. You must be able to show proof at time of sign-up. We know firsthand how challenging it can be to find balance in life, especially when your spouse is serving our country overseas. The YMCA is here for you. For your children. For your family.