We’re so honored to spotlight Kristin Robar, a U.S. Air Force veteran, mom of five, and the heart behind a purpose-driven small business rooted in care, resilience, and giving back. In this Q&A, Kristin shares how her journey as her son’s health challenges led her to create natural skincare products that are now helping other [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Sara Knighton, owner of Maidens of the Pacific! As both a United States Coast Guard veteran and military spouse herself, Sara is an artist and maker living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Learn more about her story below: Name: Sara Knighton Hometown: Wasilla, AlaskaBranch of Military: [...]
If your sailor is stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, they will likely participate in RIMPAC (June 27 to August 1, 2024 ). The biennial exercise is a multinational maritime training opportunity that involves more than 25,000 personnel from 29 nations, including 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, and over 150 aircraft. The [...]
I have always thought that jewelry is the gift that keeps on giving. It is what I have decided to “collect” during our never ending PCS journeys. Each piece reminds me of my favorite moments at each duty station or brings me joy when I am missing the warm sun during a Portsmouth Nor’easter Snow [...]
Have you ever met a military spouse who said their husband or wife was geo-baching and wondered what they meant? As military spouses we already spend so much time apart from our sailors it may seem unthinkable to voluntarily decide to live separately. What is Geo-Baching? “Geobaching” is someone who is a “geographic bachelor.” They [...]
Between work, underways, duty days and family life, your time on Oahu can fly by. Being stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is a special time with so much history, culture and food to experience. My family has been fortunate enough to be stationed here three times. To help you organize your adventures, I've [...]
Whether your sailor is home or away, we hope you find some time for yourself this month and squeeze in a little Galentine's Day celebration! Here are five ways to celebrate: Host a Board Party or Cozy Basket Exchange This social media viral trend is trending for a reason they are fun and a way to [...]
Thanksgiving is two weeks away! And whether your sailor is home or you're holding down the fort alone, you might not be in the mood to cook the big meal. From cranberry-pineapple relish to Southern deep-fried turkey and cornbread stuffing, there's so many great options on base and out in town. Here's six places to [...]
With 90 degree weather and limited trade winds it can be hard to feel like its “Fall Y'all” on Oahu. Luckily the island is not short of fun Halloween events and fall outings! Here is our round up of some our favorite Fall Fun Activities to get you and your family in the fall spirit: [...]
