One of the nicest things about exploring Alaska using the Space Available mode of travel is you do not have to apply for a visa, or any other type of travel documents, as it is part of the good old United States of America. Visitors to Alaska for the first time will be amazed at its unspoiled beauty.  Elmendorf Air Force Base is located in Alaska, and is the portal to which you will travel through if you travel to Alaska on Space A travel.  » Read More

There are a lot of places to visit in the world.  If you have never been to Greece, it is one of the different places that are possible to visit using the Space Available Military System.  Flights travel fairly often into the USAF base at Souda Bay.  From there you can branch out and travel to different areas in and around Greece, and Crete. The mission of the Base at Souda Bay is to provide Mission Control, logistics, and aerial support to forces operating in » Read More

Welcome to Guam, or as they say  “Hafa Adai ! “ If you have never visited the Island nation then you should consider vacationing there. It is a United States Protectorate, and offers a wide variety of things to do and things to see.  It is a location that can be accessed by Servicemembers flying via Space Available travel, but as with all Space Available travel, it is travel that can be for the patient.  To travel using Space Available you should have plenty of » Read More

When planning your next vacation, consider looking into traveling via Space Available to the land down under.  Australia?  No.  The land of New Zealand.  You can travel to Christchurch via Space Available.  Sometimes flights to New Zealand take a while to arrange, so as in all Space Available travel is a deep sense of patience, and some time flexibility in your schedule.  But if you can swing it, then once you get there you will find a large number of things available to do. The » Read More

Military Servicemembers who travel on orders for official duty, duty travel or on some type of permanent duty change of station can apply for and receive a reimbursement for travel. This is sometimes an advantage for both convenience, and cost.  Members can travel by their “Personally owned conveyance” or POC instead of a government airline or travel ticket. There are specific rules and regulations for this type of travel.  The rules and rates for TDY temporary duty and for permanent change of station types of travel » Read More

We have a valuable and loyal NATO ally in the nation of Italy.  There are a great number of tourist locations that can be explored from the Aviano Air Base in Italy.  It is a destination in the Space Available network of military travel, and allows travel to Italy at the government’s expense.  As with all Space Available travel, you have to have patience and some time built in to be able to wait for available room to fly there. Aviano is an important NATO defense link » Read More

Being in the military means that you are often called to travel.  Travel happens at times when you are blessed to be able to take your family with you, on a vacation or family outing.  But at other times you travel solo.  As you travel there are things to keep in mind that will help keep you and your loved ones safe from harm Identity Theft. Traveling in the military means traveling with your duffle bag, or military gear. Since the first change from a military ID » Read More

When Traveling INCONUS should I wear my uniform?  As a rule, Yes. You will find that it will get you respect and if you are expected to arrive and report in uniform it will just be that much easier. Can I upgrade from my military ticket? No in most cases you cannot take a military purchased ticket and upgrade to first class, even at your own expense.  Even using frequent flyer miles you are not allowed to upgrade to First » Read More

One of the most sought after vacation destinations in the last several decades is the Hawaiian Islands.  The military resort at Hale Koa Hotel is one that is open to all military personnel, regardless of service, regardless of rank. The hotel had its start as an Army Fort.  Fort DeRussy was transformed into what is now the Hale Koe Hotel in the 1970s.  A traditional Hawaiian ceremony opened the hotel in 1975.  The Hale Koa Hotel is also known as “The House of the Warrior.”  » Read More

If you are a person that likes to travel, you should give some thought to pursuing a career in the Armed Forces.  You remember the old saying, “Join the Navy, and see the World.”  Well, that is true in our modern times more than any other time in our history. The Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army and Navy all offer travel opportunities that are not easily matched.  In training for duty, and being assigned to military service you will be exposed to places and cultures » Read More