Duty Station

How to Set Goals for Your Next Duty Station

When you are part of the military family, time moves a little differently for you than civilians. You count time… Read More

5 Things Your Mama Didn’t Tell You About Your New Duty Station

“Honey, I got my orders. We’re going to…..” Aren’t those our favorite words? Need an extra cup of coffee to get through… Read More

11 Things You Must Know About Living In Washington DC as a Military Family

So you’re about to be living in Washington DC as a military family. You’ve done your research. Stalked Zillow.com and… Read More

Why You Should (or Should Not) Join Your FRG

From Navy Life 101 I had no idea what an FRG [Family Readiness Group] was until I watched Army Wives. Then,… Read More

You Can Really Be a New You at Your New Duty Station

By guest author Brianne Guy You have finally found a job you can tolerate, settled into your new routine, kids… Read More

Do you have…the itch to move?

This morning, I walked back into my house with the dog and felt a familiar yearning in the pit of… Read More

Dun-dun-dun: We Got Assigned to the Pentagon

My spouse came home one day and told me that we had another assignment to the D.C. area. The National… Read More

The Liberating Realization That Nothing Is In Your Control

It’s happened to us all, or it will. It’s the day you finally give up, the day you realize that… Read More

5 Tips For Surviving the Duty Station You Hate

As your time is nearing an end at your current duty station and your rotation date is approaching, you are… Read More

12 Tips to Combat Boredom at Your Duty Station

Sometimes it can feel like you are stationed in the middle of nowhere, because...well…you are stationed in the middle of… Read More