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The Strain of Service on Sailor Families

Sailor Pulse
Katherine Schrock and Steve Walsh
January 9, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Steve Walsh sits down for his first episode of the year with Katherine Schrock to discuss the struggles and strain faced by Navy families. Their conversation ranges from the imbalance of military incentives and younger generations' quality of life expectations to tangible steps the Navy could take to remedy the talent drain it is experiencing.

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