by Annie and Tracey | Jan 11, 2024 | Living Like a Local, Military Life
Welcome to Military City, USA. Yes, that’s right—Joint Base San Antonio trademarked the name in 2017! A few years earlier, back in 2010, three military installations realigned to create Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA): Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and... 
by Annie and Tracey | Aug 30, 2023 | Living Like a Local, Military Life
Welcome to Chesapeake Bay Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are located on the Atlantic border of Virginia among several military installations on the state’s east coast. These U.S. Navy installations are on the... 
by Annie and Tracey | Jul 26, 2023 | Living Like a Local, Military Life
Welcome to the Desert And just like that, you’re headed to the desert! Once you’ve gotten over the initial shock and maybe a few tears, you can relax because its not that bad…promise. Located in the Mojave Desert, Ft Irwin is in between Las Vegas and Los Angeles... 
by Annie and Tracey | Jun 7, 2023 | Living Like a Local, Military Life
Guest post written by Jessica Bowman Welcome to Northern Virginia Fort Belvoir is in the heart of Northern Virginia, less than 20 miles from the nation’s capital! This installation south of Washington, D.C. offers a small-town community and its conveniences in the... 
by Annie and Tracey | Apr 19, 2023 | Living Like a Local, PCS Tips
We’re exploring Kodiak, Alaska! The nation’s largest state is aptly named for the Aluet word “aleysak” which translates to “great land.” While Alaska is part of North America, it is nearly 3,000 miles from the US Mainland. The US... 
by Annie and Tracey | Mar 22, 2023 | Living Like a Local, PCS Tips
Kaneohe Bay may be a Marine Corps base, but it’s home to 25,000 service and family members from all branches. Each branch has their own base on the island of Oahu. Kaneohe Bay is rich in history, natural beauty, and of course, Aloha! It is also the home of the...
