Nearly 1.6 million members of the military community have an important decision to make before the end of this month: whether to opt into the Blended Retirement System (BRS). Kate Horrell, an expert on military personal finance issues, explains how the BRS differs from the old retirement system and why …
Scott and Angie Drake have just embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. Immediately following Scott’s retirement from the Air Force after 28 years of service, last month they set out to spend 6 months traveling in South America. While they plan to settle back in the U.S. next year, …
Travis Air Force Base is the biggest hub for Space-A travel on the West Coast. From Travis, you can take a hop in most any direction, but it’s a particularly good starting point if you want to fly to a destination in the Pacific. With three major airports within a 2-hour …
What’s the best way to save money on accommodations AND get a taste of local life when visiting Japan? Use Airbnb. In Japan, Airbnb is often significantly cheaper than staying in hotel rooms, especially with multiple guests. Staying in a private home or apartment also gives you a more “local” …
Have you ever heard reference to the “Patriot Express,” “military rotator,” or “Cat B flight” and wondered what it was? It’s one of many possible aircraft you may “hop” when using Space-A military flights. Some seasoned Space-A travelers would argue that there’s no better way to fly! The Patriot Express …
Ron and Colleen Adams just sold their house and most of their belongings. Six years after Ron’s retirement from the Army, they are ready for a new adventure to see where their military travel benefits can take them! In August 2018 they will start the next phase of their lives …
The winter holidays are one of the busiest and most expensive times of year to travel. Of course, we all want to visit family and take advantage of what is often a slow period at work. But these trips can get expensive, especially if you need to fly overseas and …
For Americans wanting to live or travel extensively in Europe, finding a way to stay beyond 90 days is the major sticking point. Lisa Crawford, an Air Force retiree, found a way. Two ways, actually. She obtained residence in Malta and, later, in Italy, all the while taking full advantage …