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Memorial Day Observances and Events Across the Country
Memorial Day is a day that is dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It's a...
May 24


Sea Mist RV Park, VA | Featured Military Camping Facility
If you love the sound of the ocean and the rumble of jet noise, then you may want to check out Sea Mist RV Campgrounds in Virginia Beach, VA. Located along the Atlantic Ocean, always a popular destination, Virginia Beach is a vacationer’s paradise. Located on base at Dam Neck Annex, guests have the option of RV camping or enjoying the quaint cottages, both of which are within a short drive of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and close to a full range of support facilities at Ocea
May 23


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From May 13th to May 20th, 2025
This past week, McConnell in KS had 2 flights to the lovely state of Hawaii, Joint Base Andrews had several flights west, south, and...
May 22


Air Force Seeks Partner for Commercialized On-Base Lodging
As we posted a few months back, the Department of the Air Force is looking to follow the Army's footsteps by privatizing its lodging. ...
May 21


Joint Base Charleston, SC | Featured Military Space-A Air Terminal of the Week
The Air Force side of Joint Base Charleston has the Charleston Air Force Base, located in North Charleston, SC. Did you know that Joint Base Charleston offers space-a flights to and from this space-A terminal? Several weekly flight opportunities are available to and from this terminal, to places such as Colorado Springs, CO, Joint Base MDL in NJ, NAS Key West in FL, Nellis AFB in NV just outside of Las Vegas, and more. Joint Base Charleston also flies to Ramstein Air Base in
May 19


Landmark Inn, CA | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week's featured Military lodging facility is the Landmark Inn on Fort Irwin National Training Center, CA. Fort Irwin is 45 minutes northeast of Barstow, CA, under 3 hours southwest of Las Vegas, NV. The Landmark Inn offers 180 single and double queen rooms; each includes a coffee maker, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi, and updated satellite TV package. The Landmark Inn also offers single queen suites with a kitchen area and a living room with a pull-out sofa. Nestled deep in the
May 12


Barksdale AFB FamCamp, LA | Featured Military Camping Facility
This week's featured Military camping facility is the Barksdale Air Force Base FamCamp in Louisiana. Barksdale Air Force Base FamCamp is located ten miles east of Shreveport, LA. The FamCamp offers RV sites, tent sites, and fully equipped trailers. The RV Park counts 62 spaces with 50/30/20 amp power, water, and sewer connections. There are also unlimited tent sites with no hookups and 2- or 3-bedroom recreational lodging units. The RV park is open year-round. Pets are allow
May 9


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From April 30th to May 7th, 2025
This past week, there were various flights to the warm and sunny Florida from multiple terminals, quite a few flights overseas, and some...
May 8


Fisher House Foundation To Celebrate Milestone With 100th House Opening In 2025
Fisher House Foundation is approaching a monumental milestone - its 100th house! Fisher House Foundation provides free lodging for...
May 7


Pope Army Airfield, NC | Featured Military Space-A Air Terminal of the Week
This week's featured Space-A air terminal is the Pope Army Airfield (Pope AAF) AMC Passenger Terminal. Pope fairly often receives flights both into and out of the terminal. Recent flights include Joint Base Andrews in MD, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in WA, Travis AFB in CA, Dover AFB in DE and Joint Base Charleston in SC. Pope AAF is one of the terminals we track in our weekly Space-A Air Roll Call Report. Pope Army Airfield is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and th
May 5


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From April 23rd to April 30th, 2025
This past week, JB Charleston had several flights to beautiful Key West, JB Andrews had some flights to the west coast and Germany,...
May 3


May 2025 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...
May 1


Have a Photogenic Fur Baby? Exchange to Give Away $3,000 in Gift Cards for Pet Photo Contest
If you have a Fido or Fifi who loves to dress up, the Exchange is hosting a giveaway of $3,000 in gift cards. Exchange Newsroom ~...
Apr 30


Kilauea Military Camp, HI | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week's featured Military camping facility is the Kilauea Military Camp Joint Services Recreation Center, on the Big Island of Hawaii! This facility accepts reservations from active duty service members, National Guard service members, reservists, and Department of Defense employed civilians and retirees. Public Health Service employees and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees and their sponsored guests are also welcome. Reservations are required, and
Apr 28


McConnell Air Force Base, KS | Featured Military Space-A Air Terminal of the Week
Did you know that McConnell Air Force Base Space-A in Kansas has normal scheduled flights that serve Mildenhall, UK, MacDill AFB FL, Hickam AFB HI, Travis AFB CA, Fairchild AFB WA, and Elmendorf AFB AK? As recently as August 1st, McConnell AFB flew to RAF Mildenhall in the UK. In flight meals are offered to passengers when the flight is longer than 3 hours. McConnell Air Force Base is located in Wichita, Kansas. Here are some things to do near the base: Visit the Wichita Art
Apr 28


Hale Koa Hotel | Anniversary Room Specials
The Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, is one of the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resorts, hotels specifically for members of the armed...
Apr 26


Leitner Lake Recreation Complex, Fort Eisenhower, GA | Featured Military Camping Facility
This week’s Featured Camping & RV Getaway is the Leitner Lake Recreation Complex at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to where you’ll set up your camp at Leitner Lake Recreation Complex. There are 35 full hookup sites for RVs and campers as well as primitive campsites. There’s also a comfort station, with bathrooms, showers and washers and dryers. From “glamping” to roughing it, you can really choose how your experience at Leit
Apr 25


Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From April 16th to April 24th, 2025
This past week had some interesting flights! Joint Base Charleston flew to Germany and Arizona, McChord flew to Hawaii, JB-MDL in NJ...
Apr 24


On the Road with Patrick and Erica to Discover Favorite Military Stays
Please enjoy this reader-submitted story, by Patrick McNamara (Lt. Col USAF Ret.) and Erica Waasdorp of Marstons Mills, MA, detailing...
Apr 23


Joint Base Andrews Passenger Terminal, MD | Featured Military Space-A Air Terminal of the Week
Joint Base Andrews is located in Maryland, southwest of Washington, DC. Joint Base Andrews is only 12 miles from the National Mall in Washington, DC. Joint Base Andrews Space-A Air Terminal offers Space-A flights to and from these frequent destinations, including JB Charleston, SC; Dover AFB, DE; McChord, WA; Travis AFB, CA, and Ramstein, Germany to name a few. The Joint Base Andrews Passenger terminal lounge offers a vending machine, TV, restrooms, and a USO lounge. The
Apr 21


TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement on May 7
If you haven't obtained your REAL ID yet, time is almost up before enforcement begins for domestic air travel. If you're traveling with...
Apr 19
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