We've been in Oklahoma for nearly ten months, but we've only recently started to feel the pressure of pilot training. I say "we" not because I'm partaking in pilot training in any way -- in fact, my job has only gotten easier as I've gotten into the groove of it -- but things are simply… Continue reading Burning the Midnight Oil
Category: Vance AFB
My Work Journey as a New Military Spouse
The topic of work can be a sensitive one for military spouses. No matter what you were doing before, or what you thought you would be doing, marrying into the military changes everything. For some, it means the end of a career, or at least a years-long break from it. For others, it means new… Continue reading My Work Journey as a New Military Spouse
Our Weekend Trip to Wichita, KS
Surprise! We took another pretty-spontaneous weekend trip for our anniversary in June. This time we stayed a little closer to home, driving about two hours to Wichita, Kansas. If you're stationed at Vance or just happen to be in the area (lol), I highly recommend this destination for a weekend getaway. The drive is not… Continue reading Our Weekend Trip to Wichita, KS
Our First PCS: A DITY Move from Los Angeles to Vance AFB
In this post I'm going to get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of doing a DITY (do-it-yourself) move from Los Angeles to Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. I'm writing this way after the fact, but figured this would be an informative read for my fellow military spouses out there who… Continue reading Our First PCS: A DITY Move from Los Angeles to Vance AFB
Our Weekend Trip to Eureka Springs, AR
One of the lessons I've learned as a military spouse is how important it is to get away every once in a while, whether that be with your active duty counterpart (they definitely need breaks) or with a group of fellow military spouses. Take a road trip, find cheap flights, or even hop on a… Continue reading Our Weekend Trip to Eureka Springs, AR
Welcome to My Blog!
Hello and welcome! This is where I'll be chronicling my journey as a newbie Air Force wife. Whether you're my friends and family back home just wanting to make sure I'm still alive, or a fellow military spouse looking to gain insights into the journey, I hope you enjoy the read and come back often… Continue reading Welcome to My Blog!
Adventures of an Air Force Wife 