Update 6 October 2024: The FY2025 Air Force Inn rates are available here on the DoD Lodging website. The rest of this article was written in October 2019. It offers an explanation for the initial (significant) DoD lodging rate increases and some suggestions for how to decide when staying in …
If you’re looking for a location with frequent Space-A flights to Germany, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport is it! Although it’s a civilian airport, it has more missions to and from Ramstein AB than most military passenger terminals in the U.S. BWI has an Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal and is …
Seoul, Korea is one of Asia’s top modern cities and a prime destination for sightseeing, shopping, cuisine, and nightlife. Right in the middle of the action is the Dragon Hill Lodge (DHL), a resort-style hotel for use by members of the U.S. military community. One of four Armed Forces Recreation …
One of the best places to visit in Europe is a unique blend of old world charm and modern convenience. It’s also extremely affordable. What country is that? It’s Portugal! Despite its small size, this diverse country has a little bit of everything. Whether you have a week or 3 …
Do want to retire in a place where your retirement income is enough to easily afford the lifestyle you want? A place where you can enjoy an excellent quality of life with all the conveniences and luxuries of a world-class city, including great health care, solid infrastructure, first-rate restaurants, and …
What Mid-Atlantic city makes for the perfect romantic getaway, is a great golf destination, an ideal spot for a girls’ weekend, family vacation, or outdoor adventures, and has tons of good restaurants, plus a dose of history and culture? The answer is Annapolis, the beautiful and historic capital of Maryland! …
One of the most important items to own as a Space-A traveler is a good inflatable sleeping pad or air mattress. Why? Because on many military cargo aircraft, when the plane reaches altitude, passengers can stretch out on the floor or across the webbed seating. This perk is one of …
Looking for a Space-A flight to Germany? How about Spain or the U.K.? You can take a “military hop” to all of those places from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. McGuire is one of the most active Space-A bases on the East Coast. It has regular flights in all directions, including frequent …