Hey there! I’m Jocelyn—military officer, former C-17 pilot, current Uncrewed Systems pilot, world traveler, and watch enthusiast. My journey started in Colorado Springs, where I began my military career before heading to pilot training in Mississippi. From there, I landed my first real Air Force gig in California, and ever since, I’ve been on a constant cycle of packing up my life and starting fresh in a new place, trying to make the best of every situation. ​

 

As a career military officer and a certified homebody, I’ve somehow made a life out of moving every few years. Each new duty station comes with culture shocks, unexpected friendships, and the challenge of learning how to say "coffee" in a new language, but freezing up any time a normal interaction becomes--well, interactive. But no matter where I land, I try to find ways to make a place feel like home—whether through building community, buying up entire IKEA furniture sets, or just embracing the chaos of overseas living.

 

​This blog is part travel diary, part survival guide, and part love letter to the weird and wonderful life of being a globe-trotting military service member. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to set up a new life in a foreign country while balancing military structure, family, and the occasional identity crisis—welcome! You’re in the right place.