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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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Email: familyguidons@gmail.com
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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
00:00 intro
03:10 Social media as a lifeline during deployments
04:30 How military connection used to look (before social media)
06:15 Staying connected across moves and duty stations
09:40 Personal story: deployment stress + quick updates bringing peace
14:10 How online visibility impacts family safety and peace
15:40 OPSEC basics: what not to post (dates, locations, identifiers)
19:10 Being careful with what you share verbally, too
20:30 Talking to family members about OPSEC boundaries
22:10 Social media safety tips: geotagging, privacy, followers
25:40 Teaching kids online safety and posting boundaries
27:10 Listener email: preparedness, awareness, and family protection
30:10 Handling nosy questions + setting boundaries with others
32:30 Protecting your emotional health and mental peace online
38:00 Closing thoughts: control what you can control
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| Date Taken: | 02.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.23.2026 22:43 |
| Category: | Recording |
| Audio ID: | 90532 |
| Filename: | 2602/DOD_111534406.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:35:37 |
| Location: | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 13 |
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