Military Resources During a Government Shutdown

Military Resources During a Government Shutdown

With the September 30th shutdown deadline looming, we wanted to share resources in the event of a government shutdown. During times of uncertainity this causes significant stress on military spouses and our families. We hope these resources and links can provide some relief and answer any questions you may have: Government Shutdown Overview Please keep [...]

Tips & Tricks on Navy Spouse Licensure Reimbursement  

Tips & Tricks on Navy Spouse Licensure Reimbursement  

As we come to the end of “PCS Season”, many spouses are currently changing gears from settling in to job hunting. If you are like me, you might need an occupational license to practice your chosen profession. This process can be expensive and even cost-prohibitive for some. Because I am involved in a few military [...]

How to Prepare to Have a Baby While Your Sailor is Deployed

How to Prepare to Have a Baby While Your Sailor is Deployed

There are many difficult things about being a military spouse. Giving birth or managing postpartum time while the boat is out to sea, can be a very difficult and stressful time. We had just confirmed my fourth pregnancy when my spouse said “I don’t think I will be here for the birth." While he was [...]

New! 75 TV Shows to Binge When Your Sailor is Underway

New! 75 TV Shows to Binge When Your Sailor is Underway

We asked this question in 2020, and y'all delivered. So we thought we'd ask again! Whether your sailor is on duty or underway for weeks at a time, a great distraction can be finding a new TV show to binge. Here's 75 suggestions from other submarine spouses: Amazon Prime Call The Midwife Marvelous Ms. Maisel  [...]

The 8 Things We Do When Our Spouses Go Underway

The 8 Things We Do When Our Spouses Go Underway

Without a doubt, one of the hardest parts about being a submarine spouse is the extended (and usually irregular) underways. Whether they're gone for three weeks here, two months there, or a full-blown seven month deployment, it's all hard. Is it just me or do the chaotic underways sometime feel harder? We have some great [...]