If TDY or PCS brings you to Maxwell, Air Force Base – you probably have a list of places to visit. But it doesn’t mean getting away for a weekend isn’t a good option as well. With the Florida coastline a few hours to the South, Atlanta to the East, Mississippi to the West, there […]
White Sands National Park is the largest gypsum dune field of its kind. It is 275 square miles of gypsum sand dunes that are beautiful to see and explore. Year-round tourists can visit the National Monument and park, but the first weekend of April and October gives visitors a special peek into the past as […]
Holloman AFB is located near Alamogordo, NM a small town that largely survives due to the military community and those who find employment on base. We’ve also got a great crash pad there for those on TDY! And while it is a small town with not a lot to do. There are plenty of road […]
You’re familiar with the scenario: Commit to a diet and exercise routine in order to reach your health goals and a week later the military has you traveling across the country on TDY. But that doesn’t mean you have to beeline straight to Taco Bell on the way to the airport. Follow the lead of […]
In the first part of our Crash Pad 101 Series, we talked about what a crash pad is and why you should stay in one. Here’s a quick refresher: Crash Pad – a fully-furnished, full-service, housing option located off of the installation but that costs the same as on-base lodging. It may also be called […]
For many, the winter holiday season is long-awaited and full of decades worth of family traditions and memories. But for many members of the military and their family, the winter months also bring TDY travel and PCS moves, which can interfere with long-standing traditions and the ideal holiday. Here are some tips to make the […]
Have you ever wanted to go on a family getaway, but didn’t know how you would be able to afford a flight, accommodations, and attractions? Enter the wonderful world of Space-A Travel. Space Available Travel (Space-A), can save you an immense amount of money when traveling. If you would like to take a trip within […]
We can all use a nice vacation, away from the “hurry up and wait” of military life. Take leave and fly off to a destination that will exhilarate your family, rejuvenate your mind, and jump-start your ambitious inner self. As a member of the Military, you have the privilege to utilize discounts offered by companies […]
Being a military family is an awesome experience. With frequent moves to different cities, states, and countries you’re probably going to fall under the spell of Wanderlust. You’ll want to spend every available chance to take leave and explore new places, gain new experiences, and interact with different cultures. However, this traveling lifestyle can quickly […]
Joining the military means making new friends. Luckily that initial training forces you to meet new people and doesn’t give you much time for anything else. But as you start moving around, you start developing techniques to meet people. You may have a standard way of greeting the neighbors or inviting the new person from […]