Given recent news, our hearts are heavy for our military communities in Hawaii and Connecticut. As we've shared resources in the past, we wanted to provide specific support services for domestic violence and families. Both military and non-military. We hope if you ever find yourself in an unsafe situation, you feel comforable reaching out and [...]
One of the perks of being stationed at Kings Bay is that you are 2.5-3 hours from Orlando and the multiple amusement parks there! As it would take multiple posts to barely scratch the surface of all the things to see and do around Disney World, this post will focus mostly on how to get [...]
Is Dad deployed or on patrol this year for Father’s Day? Not sure how or if you should celebrate? Here are a few ideas that may help you decide how to spend your Sunday: Change up your normal dinner routine Order takeout, maybe from Dad’s favorite place, and choose a fun place to sit and [...]
With summer around the corner, you may be preparing for a PCS move or a family road trip. From coordinating the entire itinerary to packing the car full, we all could use a little help to ease the stress of traveling. To make your journey easier, here are five apps to consider for your next [...]
San Diego is home to numerous military bases, but chances are if you are a submariner in San Diego you will be working out of Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL). There are occasional shore duty billets on North Island and elsewhere, but this post will be mostly focused on Point Loma! There are countless of [...]
If you're new to submarine life, whether you're a parent of a newly-christened sailor or a significant other just learning the lingo, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Simply put, you don't know what you don't know. What type of submarine are they on? How often will they be at sea? What's the difference between an [...]
What do all PCS moves have in common? There is more than one right answer…but I think we can all agree they are STRESSFUL. There’s nothing quite like waiting for months to receive hard orders to suddenly be told by your detailer, “so I know you had verbals to Bangor, but you’re actually needed in [...]
Preparing for a move can be daunting, whether it’s down the street, a few states away, across the country, or out of the country! Besides the practical part of actually moving your stuff and getting life set up in a new town, did you know that PCS (permanent change of station) entitles you to certain [...]
In honor of World Health Day, we wanted to highlight some health insurance resources you might not be aware of. Tricare is the designated health insurance for military members and their dependents, and everyone's experience is different. Whether you love it or hate it, try to familarize yourself with the resources and processes to avoid [...]
