You know you're a submarine spouse when you have a dedicated closet in your home for uniforms. Or, you've been woken up at an ungodly hour to help find uniform pieces. Sailors are required to maintain their uniforms throughout the year. In fact, did you know enlisted members receive an annual clothing allowance to help cover [...]
Let me start by saying, I think we’re all just doing our darndest to survive 2020 right now! This year has certainly not been a cake walk...and on top of everything going on, you’ve got your loved one set to deploy soon. Military spouses are some of the most resilient and adaptable people I have [...]
This week's installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business" - meet Tabitha Martin, a sub spouse and founder of Warrior Goddess Fitness! Based in Guam, Tabitha created a local community to help women on their wellness journeys. Read more below! Name: Tabitha MartinHometown: Lake Ozark, MissouriCurrent Duty Station: Naval Base Guam (PCS'ing to Hawaii in November) [...]
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7th “a date which will live in infamy.” Many of us have heard about the stories of the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor which launched the United States into World War II. Some people might have a personal connection to Pearl Harbor, while others [...]
Story submitted by Stacie You may already be asking, “what does faith have to do with deployment?” Well, I’ll tell you! First of all, let’s look at the definition of faith. The word faith comes from the Latin root word fides, meaning confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. But in the context [...]
In our latest installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business” – meet Angie Halliwell, a sub spouse and owner of The Vintage Sailor Design Co. Based in Kings Bay, Georgia, Angie creates reclaimed, farmhouse and military-inspired décor. From custom ornaments and leather key chains to name plaques and signs, her work combines submarine style and farmhouse chic. [...]
Many people wonder how to help their children during deployments. I was pregnant during my spouse’s first deployment, but I remember watching other spouses with children and wondering how they managed to help their children through deployments and still thrive themselves. I grew up in a military family, and my father deployed multiple times during [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten I once saw a post in a military Facebook group where a spouse asked how to go about planning a cross-country route. The snarky response she got was “ask Google.” The asker was obviously upset by this response. Friends, please be kind. If your answer is unnecessary, please don’t say it. [...]
Seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for significant physical distancing, there has been a HUGE increase in virtual communication. From video chats and phone calls to texts and social media, technology has been a blessing during this time. As military spouses we are privy to information regarding boat movements, however this knowledge is [...]
