In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jim Barner, owner of Docs Shoppe! Jim is a submarine veteran and owned a trophy shop with his wife for over 20 years. Since he has semi-retired, Jim launched Docs Shoppe on Etsy. Learn more about his story and business below: Name: Jim Barner Hometown: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Sara Knighton, owner of Maidens of the Pacific! As both a United States Coast Guard veteran and military spouse herself, Sara is an artist and maker living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Learn more about her story below: Name: Sara Knighton Hometown: Wasilla, AlaskaBranch of Military: [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
Being stationed on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) is an amazing opportunity to travel interisland. Each island has unique landmarks, adventures and food to try. Whether you go for a day or a long weekend, this is your reminder to go and explore! We have been stationed at JBPHH three times and I have always [...]
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 [...]
