As a military spouse, you have likely experienced at least one cross-country move, if not several. Buying a house from 3,000 miles away can be extremely nerve-wracking and terrifying. My husband and I recently bought a house in Kings Bay while we were stationed in Washington state, so here are my best tips: Know Your [...]
Have you ever met a military spouse who said their husband or wife was geo-baching and wondered what they meant? As military spouses we already spend so much time apart from our sailors it may seem unthinkable to voluntarily decide to live separately. What is Geo-Baching? “Geobaching” is someone who is a “geographic bachelor.” They [...]
As military spouses, we are aware of our inevitable new orders for a duty station across the country! This can be terrifying for pet owners because transporting them across the country is an entirely different ballgame. While I'm no veternarian (always consult with a professional if you have concerns), I have now traveled almost 8,000 [...]
In our new series "PCS Pit Stops," we share suggested routes and pit stops from our personal PCS trips. First up, the ultimate cross-country venture: Bangor, WA to Kings Bay, GA! PCSing from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast shoreline can be quite the challenge as you are traveling over 3,000 miles. However, the drive [...]
One of my favorite things about moving around with the Navy is getting to explore different places. Whenever we move somewhere new, we love to make a bucket list of places to explore in our city and nearby. We especially love to venture out and explore the national parks for our vacations. Have you explored [...]
When you first receive orders, it can be so overwhelming. You're telling me our family has to move cross-country in four months? No matter how many times you'ved PCS'd, it doesn't get easier. But through every move, take your lessons learned and you'll feel more confident for next time. My family is about to PCS [...]
One of the hardest parts of completing a PCS is the time in between pack out and when your HHG shipment arrives at your new duty station. Where do you spend the time in between? Some opt to stay with friends and family, others opt to embark on cross -country road trips and then there [...]
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 [...]
