What is the most difficult task you undertake when settling at a new duty station? For me, it is finding my new everything. A new grocery store, hair salon, yoga studio and a place to enjoy a special night out. I am a very routine person so it is necessary for my mental health to quickly [...]
What is the most difficult task you undertake when settling at a new duty station? For me, it is finding my new everything. A new grocery store, hair salon, yoga studio and a place to enjoy a special night out. I am a very routine person so it is necessary for my mental health to [...]
June, the Great Outdoors month, “beckons us to get outside.” There is no better way to explore the great outdoors than camping. Camper and RV travel have become increasingly popular during the pandemic. My family followed suit and purchased a travel trailer to explore the area. It has become our home away from home. In Millington [...]
Your orders say "NSA Mid-South Millington, TN." You check out the spouses page and there are 15 different areas suggested to live in. How do you choose? First question to ask yourself: do we want to rent or buy? The rental market is competitive and often limited in this area so buying a home may [...]
The COVID fatigue is real but as military bases begin rolling out vaccination plans along with civilian vaccination programs, I’m optimistic that this time next year we won’t be limited to COVID friendly/HEPCON C compliant date nights. One of the most exciting things about arriving at a new duty station is exploring date night and [...]
Have you been to Annapolis? Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy and is famous for their restaurants that line the streets of the downtown area. Tourists and locals delight in “cracking” crabs and shucking local oysters while enjoying a view of the Severn River. Pop into Chick and Ruth’s for a sandwich to go [...]
On behalf of all of us at The Submerged Life, we wish you and yours a very merry Christmas! To celebrate the season, please enjoy this submarine-twist to the classic poem. <<< ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the boat Sailors on watch kept it afloat. Poopie suits were hung right by the [...]
The Submerged Life supports and believes in the mission of the Family Readiness Group (FRG). Some of us serve as board members for our FRGs. A common topic I see posted in various FRG leadership groups is how to fundraise during COVID. Most fundraisers involve face-to-face contact which is not possible at this time. Thanks [...]
There are so many wonderful things about the submarine community. One thing I cherish most is meeting a diverse group of people living this same life. We all have one thing in common- we love a submariner. We are fortunate to meet amazing spouses who give great advice. The mentorship I have received from other [...]
