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Family Guidons

Family Guidons

By: South Carolina National Guard
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Military spouses have a new platform dedicated to their voices and experiences with the launch of the military spouse-led podcast ‘Family Guidons’, created by military spouses for military spouses and powered by the South Carolina National Guard. The podcast gives military spouses a place to share their stories and insights through open and supportive conversations. Hosts Cathy Bridgers, Michelle Matheny, and Charlotte Stilwell want to build a positive and welcoming community that talks about the unique challenges and successes of military families. Family Guidons will talk about many topics, such as deployments, state activations, and daily life in the military. The podcast promises to keep things honest and useful. Listeners are invited to join in by sharing their stories, suggesting topics, and sharing messages to those who support them.DVIDSHub.net Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Family Guidons - Ep. 5

    Family Guidons - Ep. 5
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode of Family Guidons, the hosts sit down with Matalyn Bulwinkle from the South Carolina National Guard Child and Youth Program to talk about all things summer. From overnight camps and teen leadership retreats to scholarships, grants, and free tutoring resources, this episode is packed with practical tools to help military families plan ahead and make summer both meaningful and manageable. If you’re wondering how to fill those long summer weeks while balancing Guard life, this episode is for you.
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    28 mins
  • Family Guidons - Ep. 4

    Family Guidons - Ep. 4
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode of Family Guidons, Michelle, Kathy, and Charlotte talk about one of the hardest parts of military life: the long, stretching days of deployment. Through heartfelt listener emails and personal stories, they share practical and emotional ways to get through the endless weeks and months — from building your village and creating new traditions to breaking time into smaller milestones and finding purpose in the waiting. If you’ve ever felt like time slows to a crawl during deployment, this conversation is for you.
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    36 mins
  • Family Guidons - Ep. 3

    Family Guidons - Ep. 3
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode of Family Guidons, hosts Michelle Matheny, Charlotte Stilwell and Kathy Bridgers tackle one of the biggest challenges military families face today: staying connected online while also staying safe. In a world of fast news, viral posts, and constant access, they share practical tips for OPSEC, protecting your family’s privacy, setting healthy boundaries, and keeping your peace online—especially during deployments.
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    36 mins
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