Our Army Life: Pete’s Change of Command Ceremony
Today marked the beginning of Pete’s second command in the Army, complete with a lovely change of command ceremony. If you’re like me, and unfamiliar with military traditions, here’s some information about the history and significance of “passing the guidon”…
A Standby Twosome at Mamala Bay Golf Course
In Hawaii, golf is a competitive business. Notice how I said business, and not just a competitive sport. There are several military golf courses on Oahu, and as such it can be very challenging to even get a tee time…
Our Army Life: Hawaiian Move
When most people think about moving to Hawaii, they think about the lush, tropical landscape, the balmy breezes, and the fruity cocktails adorned with paper umbrellas. We think of the warm ocean, beckoning us with its call to snorkel, and…
Our Army Life: PCS to Hawaii
When you marry an Army man, you learn very quickly that the military uses acronyms. A lot. For just about everything. For example, when you get orders to a new station, you start the process of moving from one post…
Our Army Life: Common Sightings
Living on or near an Army base means that you see certain things that you might not normally see. Like a crossing sign for a howitzer. When I asked Pete if I could drive the car down the road with…
Our Army Life: Acknowledgement
This post introduces a new series that I’ll feature on Jet Set With Mary, discussing all things Army life related. When Pete and I started talking seriously about what life would be like if he were to stay in the…
