In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about when you meet someone new who wears the rank of their military member like a badge of honor. 

We believe that military spouses should never wear the rank of their military member, and we've both been in situations where it was awkward and uncomfortable because someone was wearing rank. 

Whether you are the spouse of an enlisted member or officer, we feel like it doesn't matter who your spouse is or what rank they are, we can all be friends and be cool and normal around each other. There doesn't need to be separation amongst military spouses because one person is the spouse of an enlisted member and someone else is the spouse of an officer. 

Have you ever encountered someone who wore their husband/wife's rank? How did it make you feel? Join us this episode where we discuss:

I don't wear rank
Spouses shouldn't wear rank
You can sit with us
And tell us what you think!
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Spouses Shouldn't Wear Rank

In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about violating OPSEC, and ask "Have you been that guy? The guy who got the ship rerouted because you broke OPSEC rules?"

We tackle the topic about in-laws, social media, and how scary it is to be a military spouse in an ever changing and scary world.

Have YOU been the guy who re-routed the boat?
What's your craziest OPSEC Breach story?
Tell us about it!

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OPSEC Breach!

In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about Dream Sheet submissions, and the hope, fear, and anxiety involved with submitting your Dream Sheet! As John and Julie finalize their Dream Sheet for next year's tour, we want to know from you: Did you ever get your first pick? If so, was it a blessing or a curse?

DREAM ON: Dream Sheet Time!

In this episode, Julie and Stephanie commiserate about weigh-in season and how we don't want to diet just because our spouses have to weigh-in! We also discuss the "needs of the Coast Guard", as well as the need for more chicken recipes! We want to hear from you: Do you diet when your active duty member does for weigh-ins? How do you deal with HANGRY season when your active duty member comes home?

HANGRY: Weigh-Ins Are Upon Us!

This episode, Julie and Stephanie discuss how to be a tourist in your new city -- taking a vacation at your new duty station! It's so easy to put off having fun when you get into the mindset of being at the same location for four years, but it's so important to stop and take the time to be a tourist everywhere you go! Being a tourist is good for your mental health, as well as the mental health of your family, and it helps break up the monotony of everyday stress and life. 

Here are a few tools Julie and Stephanie use to break up the monotony at each new duty station they are assigned, and how they force the time into their schedules to take a Station Vacation!

Taking a Station Vacation

In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about their experiences with Spouses Clubs, and how some have left a sour taste in their mouths. BUT, not all Spouses Clubs are bad! Some offer a sanctuary for spouses, and a safe place to explore new interests and friendships. What is your experience with Spouses Clubs? Have you been burned, or do you love the camaraderie? Let us know!

WARNING! Spouses Club Chat!

This episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series talking about the hard truth: not everything is easy. You can't just smile the pain and difficulty away when you are not in a good head space. We need to make normal talking about the gritty feelings of sadness, loneliness, depression, and how to stay an active person in your marriage and friendships. Julie and Stephanie open the box of what topics feel like they are off limits being a military spouse, and how we can get to a point where we can make these tough topics a part of a growth and transition in our lives so we can move forward in a healthy manner.

Real Talk - Part 1 - The Stuff We Don't Talk About

This episode is Part 2 of a 2 part series talking about the hard truth: not everything is easy. You can't just smile the pain and difficulty away when you are not in a good head space. We need to make normal talking about the gritty feelings of sadness, loneliness, depression, and how to stay an active person in your marriage and friendships. Julie and Stephanie open the box of what topics feel like they are off limits being a military spouse, and how we can get to a point where we can make these tough topics a part of a growth and transition in our lives so we can move forward in a healthy manner.

Real Talk - Part 2 - The Stuff We Don't Talk About

We are Julie and Stephanie; two Coast Guard spouses chatting about family, friends, life, and what it means to be a "military spouse". Journey with us as we commiserate about military life! We probably have a lot in common with your journey!

Real Talk - Part 1 - The Stuff We Don't Talk About

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