I’ll start by saying I did not always have a love for swimming out in the open ocean...I was more of a ski-slopes and mountain lake sort of woman. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed a good beach vacation and the opportunity to snorkel around and see some cool fish, but scuba-diving seemed...scary. This mind-set [...]
In this week’s installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business,” please meet Melissa Walter, a Washington-based submarine spouse and owner of Traveling Creations. From duty station to duty station, Melissa shares her passion for unique, custom-tailored, and good quality home-decor. Read on to learn more! Name: Melissa Walter Hometown: Moweaqua, Illinois Current duty station: Bangor, Washington [...]
It’s 2020 - Vacations are on hold - COVID is a @#*$%. *Insert sad violin music* BUT, I have hope - and I hope you all do too - that the phrase “I’m going on vacation” becomes familiar vernacular once again! And when that day comes, one thing is certain...your lifestyle as a submarine spouse [...]
So, you’re getting ready to PCS to Guam...not only are you uprooting your life, once again, but you are moving your family and positions halfway across the world. Perhaps you’re familiar with this beautiful, remote island in the Pacific and know other spouses that can help guide your search for a place to set up [...]
Fundraising for your FRG (Family Readiness Group) can seem like a daunting task and a whole lot of work, but with a solid board and volunteers, you can plan some very successful and fun events to beef up that bank account! Whether your FRG has just formed to support a newly commissioned boat or your [...]
Let me start by saying, I think we’re all just doing our darndest to survive 2020 right now! This year has certainly not been a cake walk...and on top of everything going on, you’ve got your loved one set to deploy soon. Military spouses are some of the most resilient and adaptable people I have [...]
This week's installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business" - meet Tabitha Martin, a sub spouse and founder of Warrior Goddess Fitness! Based in Guam, Tabitha created a local community to help women on their wellness journeys. Read more below! Name: Tabitha MartinHometown: Lake Ozark, MissouriCurrent Duty Station: Naval Base Guam (PCS'ing to Hawaii in November) [...]
A Sunshine Committee is a volunteer branch of the Family Readiness Group (FRG), assembled to support fellow spouses, family members, and significant others by lending a helping hand, spreading happiness, and welcoming newcomers (especially during periods when the boat is deployed). Depending on how active your FRG is, a Sunshine Committee may or /may not [...]
Ok, how many of you have faced that love/hate relationship with refreshing your email inbox during deployment? I know I have! Even when I know that communication is down and the boat has gone “dark” for a mission, I still find myself refreshing my inbox...just to see if anything happened to come through from my [...]
