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 [...]
Did you know that the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has a non-insurance-based Visiting Nurse Program that can assist you with health education, research, and referrals? Navigating the health care systems at each new duty station can be downright frustrating, and adding your children’s healthcare on top of that and you’ve got a full-time job [...]
Military spouses are so resilient. From enduring deployments and PCS'ing to making new friends, we can survive and thrive through it all. But what do you do when you are stationed somewhere you just don’t love? How do you get out of your funk and make the most of it? When I was newly married, [...]
Congratulations on this amazing moment and accomplishment for your spouse! Your spouse has distinguished themselves as not only a technical expert, but a leader. Chiefs are important cause to bridge the gap between enlisted and officers acting not only as supervisors but advocates for their sailors. The next few weeks will not only be exciting [...]
