Courses build confidence in military spouses

Our Legacy of Valor campaign isn't just for veterans who served 30 years ago -- our goal is to raise awareness and honor veterans from all walks of life, especially active duty military and their families.

Amy Lowe, a Sarasota native, young mom and Navy wife shared a very real look at the challenges military spouses face. This week Amy shares a glimpse into the lives of military spouses when their loved one is deployed.

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Big Navy takes care of the spouses of the deployed.

The Naval Station Norfolk, in Norfolk, Virginia, offers a class called “COMPASS” for new spouses and families to the military -- as well as those who are not new but would like a refresher and some encouragement.

COMPASS is a program that teaches basics about the Navy and Navy life, acronyms (which can be very confusing!), deployment survival skills, locally relevant contact information, safety for military families, and provides a safe networking arena for families of Navy personnel to socialize or just find a helping hand. This mentoring program is run on a volunteer basis by trained military spouses who have been through it all.