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Our Navy LifeAuthor: Naval Services FamilyLine
Your journey as a Navy family can be exciting and fulfilling. It can also be confusing and stressful. For all your challenges and triumphs from how to thrive during deployments to navigating Tricare Naval Services FamilyLine has been your go-to resource since 1965. If you're living the Navy Life, this podcast is for you. Join us as we discuss ways to navigate this Navy life together and define what it means to be a modern Navy family. Language: en Genres: Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S8 E2: 25 Years of COMPASS: Navigating Navy Life with Confidence with NS FamilyLine COMPASS Director Susan Fox
Episode 2
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
25 Years of COMPASS: Navigating Navy Life with Confidence with NS FamilyLine COMPASS Director Susan FoxIf you’ve ever wondered who you’re supposed to call, ask, or trust when Navy life feels overwhelming — this episode is for you.In this episode of Our Navy Life, host Teal Yost sits down with Susan Fox, Director of the COMPASS program at Naval Services FamilyLine, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of COMPASS — a spouse-to-spouse program that has helped Navy families navigate military life with confidence, clarity, and connection.Susan shares her own journey as a Navy spouse and volunteer mentor, beginning with her first COMPASS class in Guam and continuing through years of service supporting spouses worldwide. Together, Teal and Susan explore how COMPASS equips families with practical knowledge, emotional support, and community — ensuring no spouse has to figure out Navy life alone.Whether you’re brand new to the Navy, a seasoned spouse, or somewhere in between, this conversation highlights why COMPASS remains one of the most trusted resources in the Navy community.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The origin story of COMPASS How a spouse recognized the need for Navy-specific support and built a program that has served families for 25 years.What COMPASS actually isA peer-led, spouse-to-spouse program offering Navy Life 101 — from benefits and PCS moves to deployments and communication.Why the peer model worksCOMPASS creates a rank-free, judgment-free environment where spouses learn from lived experience and shared understanding.Confidence through knowledgeParticipants learn practical skills like reading LES statements, understanding entitlements, planning PCS moves, and navigating deployments.Connection beyond GoogleWhile information is online, COMPASS provides nuance, hands-on learning, and real human connection.Support during isolation and transitionCOMPASS helps spouses build confidence, friendships, and support networks after PCS moves and during deployment seasons.Why seasoned spouses still benefitEven experienced spouses gain new insights, updated policy information, and fresh PCS and deployment tips.Volunteer mentorship & giving backHow spouses can become COMPASS mentors and make a tangible impact supporting fellow Navy families.How the program evolved for modern Navy lifeFrom curriculum updates to virtual sessions, COMPASS continues adapting to changing Navy policies and family needs.A powerful message for overwhelmed spousesYou are not alone. There is a legacy of spouses ready to support you.Resources & LinksCOMPASS Program InformationNS FamilyLine WebsiteNS FamilyLine FacebookNS FamilyLine InstagramCOMPASS Instagram: @go.compassIf this episode encouraged you, share it with a spouse who is new, transitioning, or feeling overwhelmed. One conversation can open the door to confidence and community.From our Navy family to yours — stay strong, stay connected, and stay mission ready.Resources & Links
