Just in case you're new around here, we have a fun series called “5 Things I’m Loving Right Now,” where our contributors share some local businesses and spots they’re loving at their duty station. Next up, Virginia Beach, VA: Virginia Aquarium After being stationed at Norfolk Naval Base for almost two years, we finally ventured to [...]
Depending on what duty station you're located at, you may be in the middle of a wet and dreary winter. And with the first day of Spring still two weeks away, the winter season might feel never-ending. The good news? Across all duty stations there's so many great events to look forward to. April is [...]
The Submarine Birthday Virtual 5K is back this year, happening the week of April 6-12, 2025! The 5K offers a fun opportunity to team up with your command, FRG or even civilian family and friends from anywhere in the world and raise money for a good cause. Proceeds from the race benefit the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, which provides educational [...]
Towards the end of every deployment, loved ones at home will hear the dreaded word: reintegration. Some spouses will say it's no big deal, while others will proclaim it as worse than the deployment itself (more thoughts, here). Some spouses laugh and say their sailor rejoins their family effortlessly, while others stress their marriages will [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jim Barner, owner of Docs Shoppe! Jim is a submarine veteran and owned a trophy shop with his wife for over 20 years. Since he has semi-retired, Jim launched Docs Shoppe on Etsy. Learn more about his story and business below: Name: Jim Barner Hometown: [...]
Whether you’re a “seasoned” spouse or a significant other, loving a submariner is a very special bond that is not for the weak. As a girlfriend or boyfriend, you likely have a challenging experience. You may not be allowed to participate in your sailor’s Family Readiness Group (FRG); you might not be listed on their [...]
So your sailor is deployed and the days, weeks and months couldn't be any slower. And while Homecoming is so far out of reach (if you even have a prospective date yet), another big celebration might just be around the corner: Halfway Night! As its name suggests, Halfway Night marks the halfway point of deployment [...]
From one duty station and onto the next! Last year our family found ourselves moving from Naval Base Kitsap in Washington state to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. When we plan our road trip routes, we consider two major things: the time of year and if we can visit family along the way. For us, [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Victoria Estrada, owner of Kitsap Peninsula Private Car Service! She runs and operates her private, door-to-door car service from the Kitsap Peninsula to SeaTac Airport and Seattle Cruise Terminals. Read on to learn more about Victoria and how she got started. Name: Victoria Estrada Hometown: [...]
