Military Resources During a Government Shutdown

Military Resources During a Government Shutdown

With the September 30th shutdown deadline looming, we wanted to share resources in the event of a government shutdown. During times of uncertainity this causes significant stress on military spouses and our families. We hope these resources and links can provide some relief and answer any questions you may have: Government Shutdown Overview Please keep [...]

5 MWR Offerings To Take Advantage Of

5 MWR Offerings To Take Advantage Of

Are you familar with MWR? The Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) provides "customer-focused programs and services that contribute to resiliency, retention, readiness, and quality of life for military members, veterans and their families." In general, MWR programs offer military families so many affordable, cost-saving activities. From travel and recreation to rentals and events, every military [...]

How to Get a Free National Parks Pass & The Must-Visit Parks Near Submarine Duty Stations

How to Get a Free National Parks Pass & The Must-Visit Parks Near Submarine Duty Stations

One of my favorite things about moving around with the Navy is getting to explore different places. Whenever we move somewhere new, we love to make a bucket list of places to explore in our city and nearby. We especially love to venture out and explore the national parks for our vacations. Have you explored [...]

How to Prepare to Have a Baby While Your Sailor is Deployed

How to Prepare to Have a Baby While Your Sailor is Deployed

There are many difficult things about being a military spouse. Giving birth or managing postpartum time while the boat is out to sea, can be a very difficult and stressful time. We had just confirmed my fourth pregnancy when my spouse said “I don’t think I will be here for the birth." While he was [...]

New! 75 TV Shows to Binge When Your Sailor is Underway

New! 75 TV Shows to Binge When Your Sailor is Underway

We asked this question in 2020, and y'all delivered. So we thought we'd ask again! Whether your sailor is on duty or underway for weeks at a time, a great distraction can be finding a new TV show to binge. Here's 75 suggestions from other submarine spouses: Amazon Prime Call The Midwife Marvelous Ms. Maisel  [...]