- JJ Arends is the first actress to play the role of a Soldier coming home from deployment (Christmas in the Heartland - Roy's Wife) while still actively serving in the Armed Forces.
- The duffel bag JJ carried in Christmas in the Heartland, was actually her duffel bag she packed to take with her to Kuwait 2 weeks later.
- Musical: JJ plays Trombone, Ukulele, Cello and Jaw Harp.
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