S7 E3: 250 Years of the U.S. Navy & 60 Years of Naval Services Familyline with Chairman Nancy Ruttenberg

This fall marks two incredible milestones: the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday and Naval Services Familyline’s 60th anniversary. For six decades, Familyline has been a trusted source of education, mentorship, and resources for Navy spouses and families navigating the challenges of military life.

In this episode of Our Navy Life, Navy spouse and host Teal Yost sits down with Nancy Ruttenberg, the newly appointed Chairman of Naval Services Familyline. Together, they celebrate these milestone anniversaries and look ahead at the future of support for Navy families.

Nancy shares:

• Her journey as a Navy spouse and the experiences that shaped her role in the community.
  

• A brief history of Naval Services Familyline and how it has grown over the past 60 years.
  

• Programs and resources available for Navy families today, including Compass, Core, and upcoming webinars like Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts.
  

• Her vision for Familyline’s future and the next 60 years of serving the Navy community.

This special milestone episode also highlights crowdsourced reflections from Navy spouses across the globe, who share:

• The greatest gifts Navy life has added to their journeys—from lifelong friendships to personal growth, career pivots, and unforgettable adventures abroad.
  

• How the Navy community has provided connection, resilience, and inspiration, even during challenging seasons.

Whether you’re a new Navy spouse, a seasoned partner, or a supporter of the Navy community, this episode offers inspiration, history, and a reminder that you’re never navigating this life alone.

Resources & Links:

• Naval Services FamilyLine

• NSFL COMPASS

• NSFL CORE

• Volunteer With NSFL!

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