In our latest installment of our "One Day"itinerary series, let's tackle Monterey! It's been a few years since we were stationed there, but nothing brings me more joy then to reminisce and share suggestions! Monterey is a limited-opportunity shore duty station for sailors studying at the Naval Postgraduate School. If you're new here, check out [...]
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 [...]
Independence Day is a little over a week away! For many duty stations, this is the first year 4th of July festivities, parades and celebrations are back since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list to get you started: Bangor, WA: Celebrate the 4th early at the Bremerton Bridge Blast this coming weekend, June 2th! [...]
We asked the question, and y'all delivered! Last week we posed on Instagram - tell us your "unpopular opinion" about submarine spouse life. We shared the responses and asked for you to weigh in. Here's the result: I like Groton. Turns out not everyone thinks Groton is rotten! More proof on that, here. I'll take [...]
In the submarine community there are a number of time-honored traditions and ceremonies. We've previously talked about christening ceremonies, but what about a Change of Command ceremony? Here's a few things you should know. What is a Change of Command ? A Change of Command is a ceremony to honor the outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) [...]
“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe As I stood on one the cliffs, overlooking the beaches of Normandy, the wind rustled my hair [...]
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 [...]
A Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a group of volunteers associated with the command who act as a resource and support for the families and friends of the command's sailors. FRGs are well explained in this blog post. For those who are hoping to increase their responsibility within a FRG or have been asked to [...]
For dual working parents or single parents, searching for childcare at a new duty station can be overwhelming to say the least! Below is a guide to some of the military childcare benefits available to service members and their families. Child Development Centers The military offers subsidized childcare at Child Development Centers (CDCs) on bases [...]
