5 Places to Host FRG Events Near Bangor

5 Places to Host FRG Events Near Bangor

Looking for ideas to bring your Family Readiness Group (FRG) togther? Opportunities for wardrooms, chiefs quarters or other group events? Here are five great places for those of you stationed Naval Base Kitsap: Kitsap Great Escape (Bremerton) Photo courtesy of Kitsap Daily News Kitsap Great Escape is located in Bremerton. There are three different rooms [...]

How a “Sunshine Committee” Can Benefit Your FRG

How a “Sunshine Committee” Can Benefit Your FRG

A Sunshine Committee is a volunteer branch of the Family Readiness Group (FRG), assembled to support fellow spouses, family members, and significant others by lending a helping hand, spreading happiness, and welcoming newcomers (especially during periods when the boat is deployed). Depending on how active your FRG is, a Sunshine Committee may or /may not [...]

What’s an “FRG” & Why You Should Get Involved in Yours

What’s an “FRG” & Why You Should Get Involved in Yours

As submarine spouses, it’s all too easy to feel isolated, alone or lonely. Whether it be a series of short underways or the long haul deployment, we really have to take a lot on by ourselves. And usually, thousands of miles away from close friends and family. We don’t give ourselves enough credit, period.  But [...]