Are you stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay? Whether you just got your orders or you've been living in the area for a few years, it's always fun to create a duty station bucket list. Duty stations are what you make of it, and despite what you might have heard there's a lot to [...]
Depending on what duty station you're located at, you may be in the middle of a wet and dreary winter. And with the first day of Spring still two weeks away, the winter season might feel never-ending. The good news? Across all duty stations there's so many great events to look forward to. April is [...]
The beautiful, soft sandy beaches of St. Augustine is just a quick 90 minute drive away from Kings Bay, GA. St. Augustine is a great day trip destination, from its brick-lined streets and European flavor, to century-old buildings and horse-drawn carriages. Read on to learn more! Known as the oldest city in America (and with [...]
Next up in our “5 Things I’m Loving Right Now” series, Kings Bay! Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island is quickly becoming our favorite little beach oasis - only 45 minutes from Kings Bay! A fun fact about this beach is you can actually drive your car on the sand. There are also several [...]
In our new series "PCS Pit Stops," we share suggested routes and pit stops from our personal PCS trips. First up, the ultimate cross-country venture: Bangor, WA to Kings Bay, GA! PCSing from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast shoreline can be quite the challenge as you are traveling over 3,000 miles. However, the drive [...]
As we wind down what's left of 2023, we pulled together a list of some Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners and events at every major submarine duty station: Bangor, WA: Maynard's: It's the most wonderful time of the year! And it starts with Maynard's Christmas Eve Dinner. Enjoy a classic honey-roasted ham dinner complete [...]
Do you prefer to just pick up your Thanksgiving meal and go? Below is a handful of grocery stores and restaurants in the Kings Bay and Jacksonville areas where you can pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving at Liberty. Don't want to leave base? Come by the TRIPLEX Liberty and Recreation Center and enjoy some football and a [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Halloween time! The weather in Kings Bay has finally cooled down and there are fall festivities galore to enjoy with family and friends. Here’s your Halloween round-up: Friday, Oct. 13th - The Box Office (on base) “Friday the 13th” Free entry for all Concessions will be available [...]
Every duty station has a reputation, this we know. Groton is "rotten" and Norfolk has bad traffic and crime. Bangor is dark and depressing. So, you just got orders to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. You might be feeling anxious because it seems whenever this duty station is brought up, the majority of spouses speak [...]
