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According to the AMC Travel Site for the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam passenger terminal (and others), dependent children age 10 and...

This week's featured Military camping facility is the Hanscom Air Force Base FamCamp in Massachusetts. Located in a wooded section adjacent to base, Hanscom FamCamp is just 6 miles from Concord Bridge (site of “the shot heard round the world”) and other Revolutionary War historical sites. This year-round FamCamp, during the summer season, has 73 RV and 10 tent sites available, and in the winter season there are 32 full-service RV sites. A full range of support facilities are

This past week, there were some interesting overseas flights - Joint Base Charleston flew to Panama and the UK, McChord flew to the UK...

The Patriot Express (PE), also called "the rotator", are military flights but are similar to regular commercial flights. These flights...

As part of the Retiree European Escapes, Edelweiss has just listed its new Christmas Market packages! Spots are limited, so if you've...

This week's featured Military camping facility is the Cliffside RV Park on Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Washington state, featuring its new cabins! New for 2025, in addition to the 52 RV sites, 4 deluxe camping trailers, 10 campsites and 6 finished Yurts, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Cliffside RV Park as added new camping cabins for you to enjoy. These rustically elegant Cabins include bunk beds, a sleeper sofa, a dinette and kitchen area, in addition to a queen

This past week had some full and empty flights to Germany, some near empty seats cross country, and a little bit in between. JB Pearl...

Please enjoy this reader-submitted story, by Patrick McNamara (Lt. Col USAF Ret.) and Erica Waasdorp of MA, detailing their trip to the Edelweiss Lodge in Germany! This one is on my bucket list, how about you? A few months ago, I saw an announcement in my Military Living email about the Edelweiss Lodge and their wine tasting event in Italy. When I looked at the location, I couldn’t believe how close it is to Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein. I looked at the web

This week's featured Military lodging is the Navy Inn, previously Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, on Naval Station Newport in the charming state of Rhode Island. Newport Naval Station station sits on the beautiful Narragansett Bay, which has been referred to as ‘The Sailing Capital of The World’. Summer, and especially fall, are great times t o visit New England and Aquidneck Island ! Located just 2.6 miles from Historic Downtown Newport, the types of rooms offered include stand

This week's featured Space-A Air terminal is Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, located on the Greek Island of Crete! Souda Bay is a regular stop of the Patriot Express flight out of Norfolk, VA every other week (until October 1). The NSA Souda Bay installation is located and hosted on a Greek Air Force base and requires that base access be granted through the Visitor Control Center (VCC), so be sure to have your DoD ID/USID and proof of Space-A travel when arriving. NSA Soud

This week's featured Military camping facility is the Kirtland Air Force Base FamCamp in New Mexico! Located just southeast of downtown Albuquerque, Kirtland FamCamp is sure to be a pleasing stay, with beautiful scenery unique to New Mexico. With 70 full hookup sites between the West and East campgrounds, Kirtland Air Force Base FamCamp, NM is a great destination to explore Albuquerque and the surrounding area. This FamCamp is available on a first come first serve basis. Ful

This past week, overseas flights were quite full, and there were some interesting flights CONUS that we haven't seen before. We would...

As of October 1st 2025, five of the Patriot Express routes will no longer be serviced. While this is disappointing, U.S. Transportation...

President Trump announced that the Army will be changing the names of the recently renamed Army bases back to their original names - this...

This week's featured Military lodging is the High Desert Inn on Edwards Air Force Base in California. Edwards Air Force Base is located in the lower western portion of the Mojave Desert, and is only 100 hundred miles from Los Angeles. The High Desert Inn offers queen-size and full-size beds. Accommodating TLF facilities are available to guests on a space-available basis. The Inn amenities include a business center, conference room, and laundry facilities. The lodging is pet

This week's featured Military camping facility is the Parris Island RV Park in South Carolina. Parris Island RV Park is located on Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot near Beaufort, and is about 80 miles south of Charleston, SC. The RV Park offers 29 sites W/20/30/50A/S. Pets are allowed and the park is open year-round! Campground amenities include restrooms, laundry, and a dump site. Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot offers many conveniences, including a commiss

This past week, there were full flights overseas out of BWI and JB Andrews, a few flights to the UK with open seats, McChord flew to...

Save the date! On July 18-20, 2025 F.E. Warren Air Force Base is hosting its annual open house. The Trotters, a local equestrian drill...

This week's featured Military Space-A Air terminal is the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina. Cherry Point MCAS Space-A offers space-a flights to Maryland, Virginia and other military installations . Information on Space Available travel from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will be posted as opportunities arise. However, it is important to note that such opportunities from this location are infrequent and are based on needs of the Marine Corps. * N

If you haven't heard yet, as of May 7th 2025, a Real ID is required for air travel in the US in order to avoid delays and possible missed...

This past week, there were flights overseas with some open seats - McChord flew to the UK and Hawaii, JB Charleston flew to Florida,...