COMPASS Testimonials

Participants were asked to identify their favorite thing about their COMPASS experience:
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Although I have been at this duty station for 2 years, I have never felt the support of my ‘Navy family’ until this class. The camaraderie is my favorite part!
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Mentor friendliness and personal stories and understanding. I don’t like asking for help and tend to be an introvert but the friendliness has given me confidence and encouragement to reach out and do so now, before I need help—and also to reach out to other spouses, as they may need help. I am inspired to be a better neighbor.
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I enjoyed the section on deployments. It was sombering but helpful; bringing up things to think about and prepare for.
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Sharing deployment experiences and stories.
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The general humor and love presented by the Mentors.
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I loved hearing from all those experienced in the topics they were teaching about.
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Meeting new faces and connections!
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Meeting spouses
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I liked hearing from the seasoned military wives. I don’t get that often.
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All the take home resources given to us as well as the welcoming atmosphere.
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Meeting all of the wonderful women. The conversational style.
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My favorite thing was getting to meet people and learn about Navy life together.
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My favorite thing about COMPASS was meeting Mentors and other spouses and knowing I can call/contact them with any questions I ever have about anything.
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Meeting new people/Navy spouses!
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Best topic: Deployment—the atmosphere is awesome!
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Meeting other spouses going through the same thing.
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I loved the friends that I met and got to know better. I also like hearing the experiences of “seasoned” Navy spouses.
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Being informed from women who have been there.
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The ability to feel so welcomed and loved by an amazing group of women! THANK YOU
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Everyone is awesome. Wonderful group of women. I know we’ll all go from here with at least 1 new friend.
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I loved hearing personal experiences from each person.
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All the Mentors—the variety of ladies and backgrounds and experiences
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All the information I have learned. I plan to share with other wives.
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All the handouts and tangible information given.
Course materials are provided free-of-charge, thanks to the generosity of FamilyLine supporters and donors.
New to the Navy? Check out these additional resources.
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Anchors Aweigh - If a COMPASS class is not provided in your area, or you are not an active duty spouse, Anchors Aweigh provides spouses, parents and loved ones a brief overview of what to expect of the Navy life.
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Checklist for New Military Spouses - important information for new military spouses.
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MyNavy Family App - The first tool by the U.S. Navy developed for Navy spouses and Sailors’ families that combines authoritative information from more than two dozen websites into a single, convenient application.
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Navy Spouse 101- an online introduction to Navy life. Sign up and search for the course "LWRW 100819".
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Quick Tips for New Military Spouses - tips to help with military benefits.
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Social Customs and Traditions - a free publication introducing spouses to Navy traditions and etiquette.