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 [...]
Between work, underways, duty days and family life, your time on Oahu can fly by. Being stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is a special time with so much history, culture and food to experience. My family has been fortunate enough to be stationed here three times. To help you organize your adventures, I've [...]
In our series "5 Things I'm Loving Right Now," our contributors share some local businesses and spots they're loving at their duty station. First up, Kamila shares some things in Charleston she is loving! Read on for more details. The Deviled Eggs from Momo Riverfront Park Is it any surprise that the first thing worth [...]
Warmer weather is finally here and we are excited to get outside and PLAY! Here are a few places to run, jump and splash around Portsmouth. Due to the variable weather, each the splash pads and pools are seasonal. Be sure to check for official operating hours before heading out! Here's seven great playgrounds [...]
Finding a place to live at a new duty station you've never been to can be daunting, to say the least. If you prefer to live off-base (or are subject to a 12-18 month waiting list), that can be even harder. How do you know what community to live in? What's the reputation or best [...]
Story submitted by Amanda D. Once we received orders to Guam, I quickly became anxious and unenthused about our upcoming duty station. Mostly due to the negative things I was hearing from other spouses. When I would mention we were moving to Guam I would hear “oh no, I’m so sorry”, or “there’s no way [...]
Military spouses are so resilient. From enduring deployments and PCS'ing to making new friends, we can survive and thrive through it all. But what do you do when you are stationed somewhere you just don’t love? How do you get out of your funk and make the most of it? When I was newly married, [...]
Did you just get orders to Guam? Fret not! There are tons of activities and groups on island to explore and get involved in (also our Ultimate Guide, click here). Below is a compilation of various Facebook pages and group descriptions for you to explore: Misc. Military Related (Helpful During PCS Season) Guam Military Spouses [...]
One of the best parts about getting stationed at Norfolk Naval Station or any of the other 757 bases are the beaches. If you love the sun, water, and all things beach, this is the place for you. Whether the Chesapeake Bay or the Atlantic Ocean, there is something for every beach lover. You can [...]
