If your sailor is stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, they will likely participate in RIMPAC (June 27 to August 1, 2024 ). The biennial exercise is a multinational maritime training opportunity that involves more than 25,000 personnel from 29 nations, including 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, and over 150 aircraft. The [...]
So, you’re moving to Hawaii! This is both an exciting and anxious time trying to coordinate for your OCONUS move with all its moving parts, but if you’re a nurse as well, you may be stressing about switching your license. Here’s some basic information to get you started if you are applying for license by [...]
I have always thought that jewelry is the gift that keeps on giving. It is what I have decided to “collect” during our never ending PCS journeys. Each piece reminds me of my favorite moments at each duty station or brings me joy when I am missing the warm sun during a Portsmouth Nor’easter Snow [...]
Between work, underways, duty days and family life, your time on Oahu can fly by. Being stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is a special time with so much history, culture and food to experience. My family has been fortunate enough to be stationed here three times. To help you organize your adventures, I've [...]
Thanksgiving is two weeks away! And whether your sailor is home or you're holding down the fort alone, you might not be in the mood to cook the big meal. From cranberry-pineapple relish to Southern deep-fried turkey and cornbread stuffing, there's so many great options on base and out in town. Here's six places to [...]
With 90 degree weather and limited trade winds it can be hard to feel like its “Fall Y'all” on Oahu. Luckily the island is not short of fun Halloween events and fall outings! Here is our round up of some our favorite Fall Fun Activities to get you and your family in the fall spirit: [...]
Next up in our "5 Things" series is Honolulu! Here are five things I'm loving right now: Birria Wontons and Lychee Slushies from Jolene’s - Airport Jolene's menu is amazing and the location is so convenient if you want to grab a quick bite before or after you pick up family from the airport. Our [...]
So you know about the Dolphin Store, but have you heard of the Boutiki Gift Shop? Boutiki is a non-profit gift shop located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam celebrating its 50th year. All proceeds are donated to military support non-profits on Oahu. Since 1973 Boutiki has donated over 1.27 million dollars to the military community. [...]
Whether your meeting you’re a friend for a lunch date, bringing your sailor food while they are on duty or (like me) living in the Navy Lodge for 30+ days, Aiea / Pearl City has so many food options within a 15 minute radius. Here are some of our favorite places to eat or grab [...]
