The Submarine Birthday Virtual 5K is back this year, happening the week of April 6-12, 2025! The 5K offers a fun opportunity to team up with your command, FRG or even civilian family and friends from anywhere in the world and raise money for a good cause. Proceeds from the race benefit the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, which provides educational [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jim Barner, owner of Docs Shoppe! Jim is a submarine veteran and owned a trophy shop with his wife for over 20 years. Since he has semi-retired, Jim launched Docs Shoppe on Etsy. Learn more about his story and business below: Name: Jim Barner Hometown: [...]
The holidays are just around the corner! We have compiled a list of over 30 gift ideas for submariners, submarine spouses, family members and children. Some submarine swag, some not. This list could also help with a promotion ceremony, end of tour, hail and farewell, birthday, Mother's or Father's Day, and other special occasions. When [...]
In our latest installment of “Military Small Business,” meet Despina and Cody Harris behind Submarine Golf! When these golf-loving enthusiasts couldn't find any submarine-themed golf accessories, they decided to develop the product themselves. Do you have a golf-loving submariner in your life? Learn more below! Name: Despina Metakos Harris Hometown: Cranston, RIBranch of Military: NAVY – [...]
As a military family it can be daunting to learn a new city (or region of the United States) every 2-3 years. One aspect to a PCS we haven't addressed is grocery stores. While most military bases offer a commissary, they all can't be treated equal. And even if you split your shopping between stores, [...]
And just like that, Mother's Day is around the corner. Whether your sailor is home or out at sea, we hope you can find some time to celebrate you. Even that means ordering take-out after the kids are down, you deserve it! If you're looking to get out of the house and find an event [...]
In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Victoria and Maddie behind The Sisterly Shop! As self-described "Navy Brats," learn more about how these sisters took inspiration from their military upbringing and translated it into a fun business! Name: Victoria Sisco & Maddie SiscoHometown: Charlotte, NC and Fort Campbell, KY Branch of Military: NavyCurrent [...]
In our latest installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business," check out Brick Ally! Tucked away on Bay Street in downtown Port Orchard, WA, Brick Ally has become a destination for LEGO lovers in the Pacific Northwest. What's even sweeter is the story behind the owner, Ally, and how her love of LEGOs brought her together [...]
In our latest edition of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Vanessa, the owner and baker behind Little Book Bakes! This Groton-based submarine spouse took her passionate hobby of baking for family and friends and turned it into a thriving business. To learn more, read on! Name: Vanessa Spinaio Hometown: San Gabriel, CA Branch of Military: [...]
