We're thrilled to launch "Sub Spouse Small Businesses," a new series where we spotlight (you guessed it) submarine spouse small businesses! These features will highlight spouses who own or operate their own small shops around the world, from photographers and candle-makers to Etsy shop owners and hair stylists. We love to showcase these creative, ambitious [...]
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 [...]
Story submitted by Zach I think we can all agree, 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year; from PCS moves being postponed to deployments being extended and full on chaos all across our country! Even during this difficult time, we as Americans have a duty and a responsibility this year. On November 3rd, [...]
Have it be a deployment, patrol or underway, whatever term you use, they all lead to family separation. Within the submarine community, this time apart is unique as there is little to no communication between service members and their family back on shore. Preparing for this time of family separation, while similar to other communities, [...]
Every duty station is what you make of it, this we know. And in the submarine community, it doesn’t take long for nicknames and reputations to catch on. And when it comes to Groton, many refer to it as, for lack of a better word, rotten. I did not have many expectations when we moved [...]
If you are like me, you probably read that headline and said “But who has time for that?!?” While many spouses might not think of self-care when preparing for deployment, taking care of ourselves is essential to surviving (and thriving) during this stressful time. Many spouses tend to focus more on their children through family [...]
Keeping an active Family Readiness Group (FRG) right now can be quite difficult, but it's so important that we stay connected during this hard time. So we must provide comfort and friendship to our fellow spouses. As many of you know, a deployment can be extremely hard without a global pandemic, so this just makes [...]
A Sunshine Committee is a volunteer branch of the Family Readiness Group (FRG), assembled to support fellow spouses, family members, and significant others by lending a helping hand, spreading happiness, and welcoming newcomers (especially during periods when the boat is deployed). Depending on how active your FRG is, a Sunshine Committee may or /may not [...]
We had short notice for my husband’s first deployment. He was sent as a “rider” on a submarine with a different homeport. All the deployment arts and crafts were already done in the preceding months by the families usually assigned to that sub. Fortunately, one of the amazing spouses across the country gave me some [...]
