The Military Monday duty station feature on this blog is designed for us military families to meet our fellow military spouses and also to learn about duty stations across the world. We all get to (or have to depending on your outlook and particular set of circumstances), move every couple years to different duty stations that are scattered throughout the country and the world. This feature will allow us the opportunity to explore these different areas of the world before we get there. If you are interested in being highlighted for this feature, please send me an email.
Today's Military Monday, spouse highlight is Whitney, the lovely blogger behind the blog, The Misadventures of Mrs. Duh. Go spend some time with her!
Name and blog site: Whitney at The Misadventures of Mrs. Duh (MrsDuh.blogspot.com)
Branch of service: Air Force
Where currently stationed: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
How long have you been there? We are two and a half years into a four year tour.
Favorite restaurant in the area: Now, that's a hard one to answer... San Antonio is packed with excellent restaurants, but is best known for it's Mexican food and BBQ. My favorite Mexican restaurant is La Gloria, which has a great atmosphere, excellent margaritas and the faire is based on Mexican "street food". The Queso is the most amazing thing I have ever tasted! As for BBQ, I suggest the Grist Mill in Gruene, TX. It's about a 35 minute drive away in the small town of Gruene. The location is in an old mill and sits right on the Guadalupe River. The ribs aren't on the menu, but they should be! You pick up the ribs and the meat literally falls off the bone... If you want a real Texas experience, the Grist Mill is the place to go!
Previous duty stations: Hill AFB, Utah (just outside my hometown).
3 favorite things to do in your current city:
1. Eat! The food here is just too good, and I have the 12 pound weight gain to prove it!
2. Tubing the River. It's a south Texas thing and it's a blast! Hundreds of people tubing, drinking beers and having a good time in the Texas heat! It's unlike anything I've seen.
3. Go to the Alamo Draft House for a movie. It is a movie theatre that serves food, beers, and they play new and old movies. They have things like "Anchorman Quote-Along" or "Ferris Buhler Pancake Brunch". The food is great and I love the quirkiness of it!
(There are so many things to do in this city! I'd love to give an honorable mention to Sea World and the Riverwalk, as well!)
Are there any local festivals you have been to or are planning to attend? There are always festivals going on around here (the Luminaria, First Friday, Wurstfest, etc.), but the biggest event in San Antonio is Fiesta! It's basically a week-long, city-wide party that celebrates everything San Antonio. Excellent food, parades, dancing, music... it's amazing! Here's a website about Fiesta: http://www.fiesta-sa.org/
What is the biggest draw back to where your current duty station? There are two drawbacks to San Antonio... the size of the city and the heat. San Antonio is one of the ten largest cities in the U.S. and it shows! Everything is very spread out, and the traffic can be a real nightmare. The heat is also a little tough to take. For eight months, the weather is beautiful! But from May to September, it is very hot and humid. I don't go outside much during the summer, so it turns into a long 3-4 month.
What is the overall feel of the community/area/base? San Antonio is a major military town, and it shows! There are two major Air Force bases, an Army base, and some of the country's largest military hospitals all in the same city! The community is appreciative and suportive of it's military (active and retirees).
Favorite duty station so far: Between the two I've been to, I'll have to say Hill AFB. I can't help it... I'm partial to my hometown!
Who is your hero?: I am in awe of strong female leaders, like Hilary Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, Nancy Pelosi, and Condoleeza Rice (just to name a few). It is still a man's world, but these women have broken down the barriers and work to change this world for the better. Women like these are paving the way for the rest of us to be seen as equals and to have the same opportunities to make a difference on a grand scale as our male counterparts.
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ReplyDeleteYes the heat in Texas can be quite sizzling, but oh all the wonderful Mexican food almost makes up for it.
ReplyDeleteWhen my man and I lived in Corpus Christi, we would often *escape* to San Antonio for a good time. I would have much rather lived there! Although the heat does get pretty torturous. Living in Texas was like enduring the longest summer of my life. Great interview!
ReplyDeleteWe went to San Antonio to see my younger brother graduate from basic training and LOVED the Riverwalk! The Mexican food we had there was amazing. Don't miss the heat though!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog Jamie! I loved this post; reading about San Antonio. Now I want to be stationed there:p Would love to hear about Ft. Bragg or Ft. Carson if anyone is up for it:) Those are 2 duty stations we're considering after we're done here.
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteWhitney~ thanks for the great read & congrats on being more than halfway on the DS duty!!
btw, I'm at bragg ;)
I'm currently stationed here in San Antonio - hello Mrs Duh! :)
ReplyDeleteMargaret Thatcher? I love strong women, but she caused an unbelievable amount of problems in the United Kingdom. Probably the worst Prime Minister we ever had. She appeared very cold-hearted, too, combine that with making awful political decisions. She did not help change the world for the better, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post though and hope i have not offended you. I am currently at Hill AFB.
How awesome is this feature! I am not military but my husband is in an industry where we move a lot- every 2 1/2 years usuall with about 6 weeks notice- so I understand what it is like leaning all about a new area. I have never been to Texas- sounds like some fun things there
ReplyDeleteMy husband was in San Antonio for his training this year. He loves Texas...
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We were stationed at Ft. Sam two years ago and we're headed back there at the end of this month!!
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