So your sailor is deployed and the days, weeks and months couldn't be any slower. And while Homecoming is so far out of reach (if you even have a prospective date yet), another big celebration might just be around the corner: Halfway Night! As its name suggests, Halfway Night marks the halfway point of deployment [...]
Whether your sailor is home or away, we hope you find some time for yourself this month and squeeze in a little Galentine's Day celebration! Here are five ways to celebrate: Host a Board Party or Cozy Basket Exchange This social media viral trend is trending for a reason they are fun and a way to [...]
If you're new to submarine life, whether you're a parent of a newly-christened sailor or a significant other just learning the lingo, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Simply put, you don't know what you don't know. What type of submarine are they on? How often will they be at sea? What's the difference between an [...]
A Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a group of volunteers associated with the command who act as a resource and support for the families and friends of the command's sailors. FRGs are well explained in this blog post. For those who are hoping to increase their responsibility within a FRG or have been asked to [...]
Fundraising for your FRG (Family Readiness Group) can seem like a daunting task and a whole lot of work, but with a solid board and volunteers, you can plan some very successful and fun events to beef up that bank account! Whether your FRG has just formed to support a newly commissioned boat or your [...]
