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 [...]
Story submitted by Amanda G. If you’re stationed in the King’s Bay area and someone mentions “the island” there’s a solid chance they’re talking about Amelia Island. Located about 45 minutes from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Amelia Island is a top vacation destination in your own backyard. We’ve previously covered all the fun things [...]
Fundraising for your FRG (Family Readiness Group) can seem like a daunting task and a whole lot of work, but with a solid board and volunteers, you can plan some very successful and fun events to beef up that bank account! Whether your FRG has just formed to support a newly commissioned boat or your [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten Olympic National Park (ONP) is located on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state and covers 922,700 acres. Often overshadowed by Mount Rainier National Park, ONP is home to four distinct ecosystems: Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. The park is [...]
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. [...]
A short drive from Kings Bay, and located just off the coast of northwest Florida, Amelia Island is a wonderful day trip for families. The island offers 13 miles of beautiful beaches, wildlife and a wide range of activities for families with children of all ages. Below are some of our favorite activities: Fort [...]
Story submitted by Amanda D. My first big PCS experience was an outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) move. My husband pretty much handled everything at the time, due to our wedding being a few weeks after our pack out. I was knee-deep in planning for the wedding, so the logistics of the move were on [...]
Many people wonder how to help their children during deployments. I was pregnant during my spouse’s first deployment, but I remember watching other spouses with children and wondering how they managed to help their children through deployments and still thrive themselves. I grew up in a military family, and my father deployed multiple times during [...]
Ok, how many of you have faced that love/hate relationship with refreshing your email inbox during deployment? I know I have! Even when I know that communication is down and the boat has gone “dark” for a mission, I still find myself refreshing my inbox...just to see if anything happened to come through from my [...]
