While it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in the south, there are plenty of fall activities to do in and around Kings Bay! Incacheetoo Petting Zoo - Waverly, GA Image from Incacheetoo Petting Zoo Facebook page Open weekends from September 25-November 28th, this is more than just a petting zoo! It is full [...]
Whether you are a brand new Navy spouse or well-seasoned to the military lifestyle, the COMPASS program is strategically designed to help set you and your family up for success. Navigating the ins and outs of Navy life can be a daunting task...even for the most experienced! If there is one sure-fire bet, it’s that [...]
What is the most difficult task you undertake when settling at a new duty station? For me, it is finding my new everything. A new grocery store, hair salon, yoga studio and a place to enjoy a special night out. I am a very routine person so it is necessary for my mental health to [...]
National Rescue Dog Day was founded by Lisa Wiehebrink of Tails That Teach, to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted, to promote humane education for young children, and to encourage spay/neuter. According to the ASPCA, 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. [...]
Today is National Military Spouse Appreciation Day! This life is far from easy, but we are forever bonded by the love we have for our sailors. In honor of today, we wanted to share the poem "The Silent Ranks:"
As Connecticut has loosened its COVID guidelines (with plans to entirely eliminate May 19), it's nice to see events are making a return. While safety measures are still in place (and if your sailor is home - what he or she is allowed to do), we hope you can get out this weekend and enjoy [...]
Laura Rigez started her new hobby of silversmithing and jewelry making soon after restationing to Washington DC with her husband. This hobby quickly became her business, LRigezSilver. The process of metalsmithing is a fascinating one involving cutting and soldering of sheets of metal together with bezel strips or wire. Once completed it can hold beautiful [...]
The COVID fatigue is real but as military bases begin rolling out vaccination plans along with civilian vaccination programs, I’m optimistic that this time next year we won’t be limited to COVID friendly/HEPCON C compliant date nights. One of the most exciting things about arriving at a new duty station is exploring date night and [...]
It's hard to believe we launched this little brain child of ours just six months ago. This year was such a strange time to launch a blog, but we are so glad we did it. When we launched The Submerged Life, we had three clear goals in mind: connect with submarine spouses and families; provide [...]
