Tag: duty station
How to Build Your Base Bucket List
When we find out our next duty station, I almost immediately start researching the area. I sit down with my favorite tried-and-true resources and...
Locals or Tourists? Summer in Fairbanks, Alaska
Our family moved to Eielson AFB in summer 2024 which is just east of Fairbanks, Alaska. Our new adventure began with a mix of...
The Woman Behind Stronghold
Have you ever met a woman in this military life who’s so real, so authentic, and so unbelievably unique, amazing and has a heart...
How to Embrace Winter
I remember our first winter here in the Midwest. As a born and raised New Englander, I didn’t flinch. I knew it would be...
Why I Chose Substitute Teaching as a Military Spouse
Navigating military life comes with its share of obstacles, and one of the toughest challenges for many military spouses is securing meaningful and flexible...
Sometimes You Thrive, And Sometimes You Survive
This military spouse journey is a roller coaster, with duty stations where I thrived and some where I merely survived. In the last 17...
Relocating your POV
Embarking on your PCS journey can be both exciting and daunting. And it’s no secret that relocating to a new duty station involves meticulous...
For Those Waiting for Spring
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are behind us, New Year's resolutions have been made (and perhaps, already broken), we have settled into...
Gardening Lessons
It’s early summer, the season of roses, zinnias, peonies, and dahlias. Who doesn’t love a colorful garden? I have always admired residential gardens, pausing...
The PCS Pull Away
We’ve all been there. Three months out. Awaiting orders. Or by some miracle on high, you actually have orders in hand. But honestly, it...
The Itch to Move
Although I can't speak for all military families, I feel I can safely say that once the majority of military families are at a...
Celebrate Your Military Child this April!
April is the Month of the Military Child! The Department of Defense brings attention to the sacrifice of military service on our children, celebrating their...