In August 2023, the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi unveiled what it called an “Urban Renewal Plan” (URP). The proposal designated more than 100 properties as “slum” or “blighted,”

One of the things that brings me maximum joy is guest catch up! My earliest Navy friend (met in boot camp and later attended Aircrew school together) and 2X S.O.S. guest catches up with us here on where she is now.

Last January, during Operation Full Court Press—a grassroots, citizen-driven effort to secure our now-Secretary of Defense’s confirmation—there were countless transformative moments.

When war devastates a nation, one impacted population is often forgotten: pets. These loyal companions provide us with joy and comfort, yet during crises, they’re inevitably deprioritized as human survival takes precedence.

In October of 2021, I received the opportunity of a lifetime to get stationed overseas working for NATO. I was supposed to be so excited—the chance to serve in Europe with a job promising adventure and travel.

In the digital age, there is no shortage of people sharing on social media. The world is dependent on online communications. The digital landscape is vastly different since my time as a brand new public affairs officer in 2006, when there was controversy surrounding a destroyer executive officer who had the novel idea to write a ship’s blog.

Yesterday, during our annual Suicide Prevention training, I shared my story of childhood trauma, where I endured mental abuse on a routine basis for the first 17 years of my life at the hands of a caregiver.

I decided this last month to continue serving in the Navy and keep going after 27 years of service. Ultimately, among other reasons, there was still some room left for me to make an impact on the teams I serve on, so it was right for me to carry on.

After graduating from high school, I watched as my friends went off to college. I was broke and unable to support myself, so I joined the Navy.