One Day in Charleston: Must-Do Itinerary For Friends & Family

One Day in Charleston: Must-Do Itinerary For Friends & Family

One of the greatest benefits of the military lifestyle is the opportunity to live in new and unique places. So we are starting a new series - One Day! Do you have friends from home or in-laws visiting for the weekend? We want to provide you with spouse-approved itineraries for your duty station. Whether you [...]

7 Phrases & Sayings to Sound Like a Local in Charleston

7 Phrases & Sayings to Sound Like a Local in Charleston
Photo courtesy of Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Charleston and the state of South Carolina, much like its southern neighbors, have many colloquial phrases. From the founding families to the Geechee and Gullah communities, Charleston has many unique sayings. But there is one constant: the twang of the famous South Carolina accent. My husband and I recently PCS'd to Charleston. If and when [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Parades & Events at Every Duty Station

St. Patrick’s Day Parades & Events at Every Duty Station

Happy March! As we look ahead to St. Patrick’s Day, many duty station communities around the country are returning to their festivals and parades! From beer runs and races to parades and scavenger hunts, check out the local events near you: Bahrain: MWR 5K Run/Walk & After Party Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th [...]