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Making the Most of a Summer Day in Seattle

By Stephanie Montague, Military Spouse Summer is coming to Seattle . . . eventually. When it finally arrives, you would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful

Some Great Space A Travel Resources

Summer is prime time for military and veteran families to take advantage of Space A travel. Veteran John Jackson is somewhat of an expert in mastering this great

Keeping Kids Busy Post-PCS During the Homestretch of Summer

By Julie Provost, National Guard Spouse You just moved into your new home; you don’t know a soul, your kids don’t know anyone else. However, summer is here, and

Moving to Fort Drum? What Military Families Need to Know.

By Jenny Hale, The Social Media Guru So, you have orders to Fort Drum? Congratulations! While you may be concerned about the snow, Fort Drum has incredible sights,

Space-A: Wait or Go Commercial?

By John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. Military Space Available travel, commonly referred to as Space-A travel is a wonderful way to travel. It’s definitely not for everyone

Why I Love Being Stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

by Sonia Garza, Army Spouse I will never forget our trip west to Washington state. We were basking…well melting…in the sweltering North Carolina summertime heat

Top 5 Tips for Using Military Campgrounds

Fort Belvoir, the Chickerys’ favorite military campground In this guest post, Julie Chickery from Chickery’s Travels, an Air Force retiree and full-time RV traveler,

11 U.S. Military Recreation Facilities to Try on Your Next Vacation

Whether you’re planning a 2-week vacation or a weekend getaway, sometimes you just want something simple that doesn’t break the bank. Fortunately, there are military

Why We Turned a DITY Move into a Camping Trip

By Lizann Lightfoot, Military Spouse Packing for our last PCS move was tough—we had to clean the house, map out the route to our next duty station and buy a tent.

Popular Misconceptions of Space A Travel

By John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. There are many misconceptions about traveling with Space-A (Space Available for military). The first and most important misconception

Do’s & Don’ts Before Buying a House

By Carla Olivo, PCSgrades Director of Strategic Communications Buying a home is typically the single largest purchase a person or couple will make in their lifetime.

The Before & After of Traveling Space A

By John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. Taking a vacation is an important part of living. It’s taking a break from the everyday routine, or the PCS and getting away from

Budget Friendly Family Activities at Fort Bragg

By Wendi Iacobello, Army Spouse Fort Bragg offers an array of activities that are perfect for families of all sizes. Many family-riendly activities are free or very

How to Improve Your Chances of Space A Seat Selection

By John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. Flying on military Space A is one of the better privileges awarded to military members, active and retired. Here are some of the

PCSing While Pregnant

By Megan Harless, Army Spouse, Stars & Stripes Doulas Congratulations on your pregnancy! Typically, adding a new member to the family is an exciting time. You

5 Things Veterans Need to Know When Buying a Home

Article by: Amy Clements Military members and veterans move more than almost anyone else in the country. No doubt some of those moves involve the decision to buy

Space A Travel Newbie?

Just exactly what is this Space A travel that you probably heard so much about? Check out the following tips for understanding how Space A travel works. Mission

The Amazing Benefits of Using the VA Home Loan

By Carla Olivo, PCSgrades Director of Strategic Communications Last year alone over 700,000 home loans were guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. Since this

The Military Retiree Advantage When Traveling Space-A

Military Space-A flights, otherwise known as HOPS, are available to authorized personnel after all mission requirements have been met and there is still sufficient

8 Tips For Surviving a Summertime Deployment

By Julie Provost, National Guard Spouse Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy all the season has to offer. Unfortunately, you may be doing so as the solo parent