Submarine life is full of constant change and in a world now with COVID, quarantines and "clean piers," it seems that everything has been flipped upside down. Whether this is your first deployment or sixth deployment, port calls are no longer what they once were. Recently my husband was deployed for six months during the [...]
As submariner spouses, we know that deployment not only means the absence of our spouse - it also means the absence of regular communication. Unlike other branches of the military, during deployment submariners don’t have access to common forms of connecting with loved ones (ie: phone calls, social media, video chat, snail mail, etc). Sure, [...]
Twiddling your thumbs waiting for your sailor? Feeling a little paralyzed with both excitement and nerves. I find focusing my excited anticipatory energy before homecoming, no matter if it's a month or 7 months, is helpful as I anxiously wait for my sailors return. Here are a few ideas: Clear their car and fill the [...]
As military spouses, we are resilient. We live this life and it's rarely easy, and the weeks leading up to deployments are a special kind of hell. That final day you have to say goodbye is one that none of us look forward to, but it will come and we have to face it. And [...]
There are so many wonderful things about the submarine community. One thing I cherish most is meeting a diverse group of people living this same life. We all have one thing in common- we love a submariner. We are fortunate to meet amazing spouses who give great advice. The mentorship I have received from other [...]
When a deployment is on the horizon, we like to keep it there - just far away enough that we can sit in the bliss of denial. But the reality is that the longer we put it off, the harder it will be. As your sailor prepares for deployment, there is so much to do. [...]
Let me start by saying, I think we’re all just doing our darndest to survive 2020 right now! This year has certainly not been a cake walk...and on top of everything going on, you’ve got your loved one set to deploy soon. Military spouses are some of the most resilient and adaptable people I have [...]
One of the biggest barriers of being in the submarine force is, of course, outside communication. As spouses and family members, this is not news to us. But did you know that mail can sometimes get to a submarine? Read on to learn more about mail drops. There are two ways to deliver mail. One [...]
Story submitted by Stacie You may already be asking, “what does faith have to do with deployment?” Well, I’ll tell you! First of all, let’s look at the definition of faith. The word faith comes from the Latin root word fides, meaning confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. But in the context [...]
