I have discovered that maintaining a career when you are married to a submariner comes with some extraordinary challenges, but it is possible. But let’s start at the beginning. When my husband and I met back in 2015, I was in the process of applying to graduate schools. I decided I wanted to teach nursing [...]
I met my husband when he was on shore tour. We lived in a great city, had the perfect house (a five minute Uber ride to downtown), and were very much thriving in our community. But after nine months of marriage my husband announced we would be moving to Groton, CT. My first thought was [...]
My husband and I married while he was on shore tour, so it was a couple years into our marriage before he went to sea. One morning he called me from the boat and told me to run out and buy a few things because he was leaving the next day to go underway for [...]
It’s been over 10 weeks since the quarantine and social distancing measures have been in place. How’s it going for you? As a nurse, I am an essential worker so it has been a little different for me. I think I am just so busy with work and grad school, and I haven’t taken the [...]
My husband and I had been married for 10 months when our first move was scheduled, so I was very new to this lifestyle. A seasoned spouse, also one of our editors, told me she was happy to help me with my first pack out since my husband would be working. With a confused look, [...]
A power of attorney (POA) is a document that appoints a person or organization to manage your property, financial or medical affairs if you become unable to do so. In the military community, POAs are crucial for every family, while your spouse is underway and serving our country. POAs are like shoes, there’s not one, [...]
You’ve just had the wedding of your dreams and a romantic honeymoon… now what? When it comes to the Navy, you’ll need more than just a marriage certificate. After you have legally changed your name, there are a few key steps you need to make. Here's a quick checklist: Enroll in DEERs. Your spouse, whom [...]
