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Shields RV Park Gulfport, MS| Featured Military Camping Facility
This week’s featured Military camping facility is the Shields RV Park on Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center! Located on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast near twenty-six miles of white sandy beaches, two miles from downtown Gulfport, this is one of the best kept secrets and should be on your bucket list. The RV Park offers 103 hardstand sites, featuring 53 pull-thru and 50 back-in, with water, 20-30-50 AMP electric, sewer, as well as some overflow sites with no
13 hours ago
Navy Lodges Offer Guest-Centered Breakfast Programs Focused on Quality and Convenience
A guest at Navy Lodge Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, helps himself to coffee during his stay on June 4, 2026. Navy Lodges around the globe now offer two new breakfast programs for its guests. Larger Navy Lodges now offer hot and cold breakfast food choices while smaller hotels offer grab-and-go Morning Bites. The Navy Exchange Service Command enables warfighter readiness and strengthens the Navy’s quality of life mission. Providing essential products, services, hos
5 days ago
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From June 3rd - June 10th, 2026
Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals' available seats and usage for June 3rd - June 10th. This information can give you an overview of the best time of the year to travel Space-A Air and the best destinations. Staying flexible while studying flights for a future Space-A Air trip is essential. Check out different flight plans with multiple layovers vs. direct flights. Click the bo
6 days ago
June 2026 Military Patriot Express 30-Day Flight Schedules
The Patriot Express (PE), also called "the rotator", are military flights but are similar to regular commercial flights. These flights have meals, flight attendants, and movies, and are not cargo planes but typical passenger aircraft. Only those who have a Military ID and their accompanying dependents can fly the Patriot Express. There are several Patriot Express AMC terminals: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in MD, Norfolk Naval Station in VA, and the Seat
Jun 3
New Offerings Coming to Military Living®
As Military Living® Publications approaches its 60th anniversary next year, we have some new and exciting news to share with you. Military Living® Publications is currently in the works of creating a non-profit 501(c)(3) arm of the company, so that we can expand upon what we are currently able to offer our readers. The staff at Military Living® Publications has been in preliminary discussions on how to expand our offerings for our readership, and are looking for some feedback
May 22
DAF Selects Partner For Commercialized On-Base Lodging
Some big news was put forth regarding Air Force Lodging. In a move similar to that of the Army, the Air Force is partnering with Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC and IHG Hotels and Resorts for on-base lodging. AFNS ~ "The Department of the Air Force has selected a commercial partnership team for the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative, announced in May 2025, that will allow the department to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.
May 15
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From May 6th - May 13th, 2026
Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals' available seats and usage for May 6th - May 13th. This information can give you an overview of the best time of the year to travel Space-A Air and the best destinations. Staying flexible while studying flights for a future Space-A Air trip is essential. Check out different flight plans with multiple layovers vs. direct flights. Click the box
May 15
May 2026 Military Patriot Express 30-Day Flight Schedules
The Patriot Express (PE), also called "the rotator", are military flights but are similar to regular commercial flights. These flights have meals, flight attendants, and movies, and are not cargo planes but typical passenger aircraft. Only those who have a Military ID and their accompanying dependents can fly the Patriot Express. There are several Patriot Express AMC terminals: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in MD, Norfolk Naval Station in VA, and the Seat
May 5
Knowledge Is Power: Free Online Mental Health Courses
Taking care of your mental health should be among your top priorities. Did you know the VA offers free online mental health courses? If you're a veteran who is suffering from anger, insomnia, substance abuse, or more, the VA has an online mental health resource for you. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7. VA News ~ "Knowledge is power: Free online mental health courses. Self-paced mental health tools Veterans can use anytime Are you a Veteran facing common challe
Apr 17
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From April 8th-April 15th, 2026
This past week, there were several flights to Europe with open seats from some of the east coast terminals, Travis AFB had a couple of flights to Japan, Ramstein had several flights back to Joint Base Charleston, and Joint Base Charleston flew to the west coast and Alaska. Check it out! Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals' available seats and usage for April 8th-April 15th. Thi
Apr 17
New Candlewood Suites Opens On Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Col. Chad Mixon, and members of Centinel Public Partnerships, members of InterContinental Hotels Group Army Hotels, officially opens the Candlewood Suites hotel with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Fort Bragg, Apr. 14, 2026. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal ~ "Centinel Public Partnerships, in collaboration with IHG® Army Hotels, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Candlewood Suites on Fort Bragg and shared an exclusive preview of Norman
Apr 16
NEXCOM Hospitality Group Opens Its First Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon
We posted some months ago about the merging and rebranding of the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites to the new Navy Inn and Navy Inn Crew Stay. The first of the Navy Inn Crew Stay has finally opened up at NAS Fallon in Nevada! Capt. Michael Haymon, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Fallon; retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, Navy Exchange Service Command and Ron Loman, Senior Vice President, NEXCOM Hospitality Group along with Navy Inn Crew Stay Fall
Apr 14
Key West Vacation Rentals | Featured Military Lodging
This week's featured Military lodging is the Key West Vacation Rentals in beautiful Key West, Florida! Key West Vacation Rentals is a mix of townhomes and cottages available for daily rent. Rentals are located at Trumbo Point, Key West Naval Air Station in Florida. The lodging offers two-bedroom cottages with double-sized beds and a full kitchen. The facility also offers three-bedroom townhomes with queen-sized beds and a full kitchen. Both rentals come with linens, and dail
Apr 7
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From March 26th to April 2nd, 2026
This past week, there were more flights out of JB-MDL than we've ever seen before! It was a busy week for Space-A there and at various other installations. Check it out! Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals' available seats and usage for March 26th to April 2nd. This information can give you an overview of the best time of the year to travel Space-A Air and the best destinations
Apr 3
Bellows AFS Recreation Area, HI | Featured Military Camping Facility
This week’s featured Military camping facility is the Bellows Air Force Station Recreation Area in Hawaii! This campsite is located within Bellows Air Force Station on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Active duty service members, National Guard service members, reservists, retirees, and Department of Defense employed civilians are welcome to stay here. Reservations are strongly encouraged; reservations can be made up to 13 months in advance. With 107 beachside cabins, 16 air-condi
Apr 3
The Pacific Views Lodge, CA | Featured Military Lodging
This week's featured Military lodging is the Pacific Views Lodge on Camp Pendleton in California! Offering TLF and Deluxe Room accommodations all with ocean views, Pacific Views Lodge is an excellent choice for travelers. All rooms are modern in style and provide either a queen or king bed, private bath, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, flat screen TV and high-speed internet access. Other amenities include complimentary breakfast, business center access, laundry facili
Apr 1
April 2026 Military Patriot Express 30-Day Flight Schedules
The Patriot Express (PE), also called "the rotator", are military flights but are similar to regular commercial flights. These flights have meals, flight attendants, and movies, and are not cargo planes but typical passenger aircraft. Only those who have a Military ID and their accompanying dependents can fly the Patriot Express. There are several Patriot Express AMC terminals: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in MD, Norfolk Naval Station in VA, and the Seat
Mar 31
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From March 11th to March 18th, 2026
There were many open seats on flights this past week. Travis in CA had several flights to HI, Dover flew to AK, CA, Germany, and the UK, SeaTac had its usual flights to Korea and Japan. Check it out! Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals' available seats and usage for March 11th to March 18th, 2026. This information can give you an overview of the best time of the year to travel
Mar 19
Kilauea Military Camp, HI | Featured Military Lodging
This week's featured military lodging is the Kilauea Military Camp, located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii! This place just might be one of the most interesting places you’ve been! The area is beautiful and its history intriguing. Since it first opened in 1916, the Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) has hosted many distinguished visitors over the years. Offering 90 one, two and three-bedroom cottages and apartments, each unit includes a mini-refrig
Mar 16
From New York to the South Pole
An LC-130 Skibird from the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing lands at McMurdo Station, Antarctica February 9, 2026. The LC-130 is equipped with skis that allow it to land on icy and snowy terrain where other aircraft would struggle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew Baldwin) | Courtesy Photo Air Mobility Command DVIDS ~ "New York Air National Guard 109th Airlift Wing Airmen conduct one of the most unique airlift missions in the world, flying the only C-130
Mar 11
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ | Space-A Air Terminal Of The Week
This week's featured Space-A Air terminal of the week is Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The McGuire Air Force Base (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) passenger terminal has frequent flights to Andrew AFB in Maryland, Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), and Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Recent flights also include Miami FL and Dover DE. The McGuire AFB passenger terminal lounge offers restrooms, showers, TV, and more. The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst libe
Mar 10
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