15 Easter Egg Hunts, Parades & Other Events at Duty Stations

15 Easter Egg Hunts, Parades & Other Events at Duty Stations

Last year, many Easter events were cancelled due to the beginning of COVID lockdowns. This year, some locations are going socially distanced, drive through egg hunts or other Easter events. Below are some Easter-related events organized by location. Bremerton Saturday April 3, 2021: 10:00 am Eggstravaganza at the Beach (Navy Getaways Pacific Beach, 1:00 PM [...]

55 Great Mexican Restaurants at (Nearly) Every Duty Station

55 Great Mexican Restaurants at (Nearly) Every Duty Station

Today is National Margarita Day! And while we don't need an excuse to enjoy a margarita, this day feels particularly special to do so. We polled fellow submarine spouses and significant others on their favorite duty station Mexican restaurants. We asked, and y'all delivered. Here is our giant list of the best Mexican restaurants: Annapolis [...]

Guam, to Live on Base or Off Base? That is the Question.

Guam, to Live on Base or Off Base? That is the Question.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

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 [...]

9 Unique Maritime Museums at Every Duty Station

9 Unique Maritime Museums at Every Duty Station
Photo courtesy of Nauticus Facebook page

OK, my husband is a bit of a history nut. And if your spouse is in the submarine force, I might just assume you’re in the same boat as me. No pun intended. Given their locations and naval history, it should come as no surprise so many submarine duty stations are home to unique maritime [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Guam

The Ultimate Guide to Guam

Story submitted by Amanda D. When the words, “We’re moving to Guam” came from my fiancé's mouth, I immediately pulled out my phone and searched it on Google Maps. Saying that Guam is far away is an understatement – 8,084 miles away, to be exact. The phone call came when we were standing in Diamonds [...]