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Free Friday, Summer Tasting Fest & More | Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum in New York City has some fun and exciting events coming up. If you can't make it to the Big Apple for them, read on...
Jul 24, 2024


Inns of the Corps Ward Lodge at Camp Pendleton, CA | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week's featured Military Lodging facility is the Ward Lodge, located at Camp Pendleton in California. Camp Pendleton is a United States Marine Corps base is situated along the Pacific coast, located in San Diego County, California. It is approximately 38 miles (61 km) north of downtown San Diego, and about 10 miles (16 km) south of the city of Oceanside. The Ward Lodge offers rooms with King beds, single or double Queen beds with or without kitchens, 2-bedroom houses, as
Jul 22, 2024


Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up with Exchange to Provide Service Members with Free Streaming of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Go Team USA! All you need to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics is an online account with AAFES. Be sure to tune in. AAFES Public Affairs –...
Jul 21, 2024


The 15 Best Beaches In The South
Southern Living magazine put together a list of the best 15 beaches in the south, according to their readers. Some of these are nearby to some military bases, as well, so you can find some military lodging to stay at while you're there! Orange Beach, AL | Image by Sariann Irvin from Pixabay Southern Living ~ "Southerners are opinionated about a lot of things. The proper way to make sweet tea, the importance of thank-you notes, and which college football teams are worth che
Jul 20, 2024


Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area, KY | Featured Military Camping Facility
Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area is ten minutes northwest of Fort Knox, KY. The Recreation Area is on 65 acres of natural beauty, hiking and nature trails, as well as a 25-acre lake filled with a wide array of fish. Pavilions and playground areas are also available. Camp Carlson offers a total of 56 recreational vehicle sites that have water, electric and sewer hookups with 35 and 50amp. All sites are gravel pads located in well-shaded areas and are within walking distance
Jul 19, 2024


AFVC: Get 15% Off Fall Getaways | Book By 7/21
Although it feels like summer just started, you can start to plan your fall getaway with these savings from the Armed Forces Vacation...
Jul 18, 2024


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From July 10th to July 17th, 2024
This week, McChord Field in WA had a busy schedule, flying east, south, and overseas. McGuire made a trip to CA with no takers but...
Jul 18, 2024


California Imposes 'Honest Pricing Law,' Impacting Travel Companies in the State
If you're tired of hidden fees on advertisements for cruise ships, hotels, Airbnbs and more, you will be happy to know that California...
Jul 17, 2024


Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, TX | Featured Military Space-A Air Terminal of the Week
This week's featured Space-A Air Terminal is Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland. JBSA Lackland is not an AMC terminal, but it is a...
Jul 16, 2024


Presidential Inn Joint Base Andrews, MD | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week's featured military lodging facility is the Presidential Inn at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Located just 14 miles from the White House, the Presidential Inn is a great lodging choice for those looking to explore the Washington D.C. metro area. Active duty military service members, national guard members, military reservists, retirees, dependents, and widow/ers are welcome at the Presidential Inn. Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees are also we
Jul 15, 2024


22 ARW Completes First 45-hour Nonstop KC-46 Flight Around the World
In an amazing feat, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing flew non-stop around the world! Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin HameedA 350th Air...
Jul 14, 2024


New Boston SFS Recreation Area, NH | Featured Military Camping Facility
This week's featured camping facility is the New Boston Space Force Center Recreation Area in New Boston, NH! It should be noted that the Recreation Area has primitive camp sites and cabins. The campsites are generally suitable for a tent, small pop-up camper, Class B campervan, or small Class C motorhome. NBSFS is not suitable for large RVs, though, so if you have a larger RV, this campground won't be able to accommodate you. There are a total of 12 sites, 6 which are at J
Jul 12, 2024


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From July 3rd to July 10th, 2024
It was a busy week flying to Germany this week, with all Space-A seats from various terminals taken. Tough competition, so make sure to...
Jul 11, 2024


Best of the Best Things to Do | TripAdvisor
Trip Advisor is a popular online review site which allows people to share their experiences and opinions about various businesses -...
Jul 10, 2024


Holiday Inn Express Cyprus Inn & Magnolia House, Fort Johnson, LA | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week's featured military lodging facility is the Holiday Inn Express Cyprus Inn & Magnolia House on Fort Johnson in Louisiana. Fort Johnson is situated in Vernon Parish, about 10 miles Southeast of Leesville and 30 miles north of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish. All of the rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Cyprus Inn & Magnolia House come with amenities including a microwave, a mini refrigerator, a coffee maker, a flat screen TV, air conditioning, a hair dryer and Wi-Fi. Ro
Jul 8, 2024


The Best Airlines In The US For 2024
When it comes to flying, customers have choices on who they fly with. This list may help you narrow down who you choose to book your...
Jul 7, 2024


The Brewery You Must Visit in Every State
If you're a fan of craft brewing, and also of road trips, here's a list of breweries you can check out in each of the 50 states! Far and...
Jul 6, 2024


Little Rock AFB FamCamp, AR | Featured Military Camping Facility
Situated 20 miles north of Little Rock, AR, inside Little Rock Air Force Base is the lovely Little Rock AFB FamCamp! This campground is perfect for exploring central Arkansas and is open year-round. The Little Rock AFB FamCamp offers 36 RV pads with W/20, 30, 50A/S hook-ups. Leashed pets are allowed in the campground as long as they are up to date on their shots. FamCamp amenities include a laundry facility, a bathhouse, boat rentals, a picnic area, a tent area, hiking trail
Jul 5, 2024


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From June 26th, 2024 to July 3rd, 2024
This week there were a few surprise flights. McConnel AFB in Kansas flew to Mildenhall in the UK with 10 open seats, as well as to...
Jul 4, 2024


USS Constitution to go Underway in Honor of Independence Day
Independence Day is this week, and in celebration of it, the USS Constitution will be going underway. If you happen to be in Boston, you...
Jul 3, 2024


July 2024 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...
Jul 2, 2024
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