Welcome to Family Guidons, the podcast created by military spouses for military families. In this inaugural episode, we invite you to get to know your hosts and discover what this podcast is all about.

As military spouses, we understand the unique challenges of holding down the home front during deployments, state activations, and everything in between. Here, we aim to have honest conversations about the realities of military life—the highs, the hard moments, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Family Guidons is powered by the South Carolina National Guard and serves as a platform for connecting with military families across all branches. Our goal is to cover topics that resonate with you and provide insights from our experiences. We will also feature guests who can offer resources and support for military families.

If you enjoyed today's episode and are curious about what comes next, please hit that follow button on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for joining us on this journey with Family Guidons. From the Bluff Road Readiness Center in Columbia, South Carolina, to wherever you may be, we look forward to connecting with you. Until next time!

00:00:00 - Introduction to Family Guidons

00:00:41 - Facing a New Normal During Deployment

00:01:16 - Handling Natural Disasters Alone

00:01:42 - Pride in Service Members

00:02:08 - Challenges of Military Life

00:02:30 - Welcome and Purpose of Family Guidons

00:02:59 - Meet Your Hosts: Charlotte Stilwell

00:04:21 - Meet Your Hosts: Kathy Bridgers

00:05:06 - Meet Your Hosts: Michelle Matheny

00:06:56 - Podcast Powered by South Carolina National Guard

00:07:59 - First Official Episode Preview

00:08:12 - Outro and call to action

Links:

Email: [email protected]

Defining Daily Victories During a Military Deployment: Navigating the Holidays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH6GukafBcg

Handling Travel During Deployment of Your Service Member - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62jataTay1g

South Carolina National Guard / https://www.scguard.ng.mil/

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DVIDS / https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/SCNG