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 [...]
Naval Station Norfolk supports the operational readiness of the US Atlantic Fleet, located in the Southeastern corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The area is collectively known as "Hampton Roads" and includes the cities of Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. The area is populated by over one million people. Naval [...]
So, you’re getting ready to PCS to Guam...not only are you uprooting your life, once again, but you are moving your family and positions halfway across the world. Perhaps you’re familiar with this beautiful, remote island in the Pacific and know other spouses that can help guide your search for a place to set up [...]
Story by Amanda D. Charleston, South Carolina is one of my favorite cities in the United States, and Condé Nast Traveler has consistently named it “The Best City in The U.S.” for nine years. I might be a little biased as I graduated from College of Charleston and lived in the area for 10 years, [...]
