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New U.S. Navy Installation in Hampton Roads - Naval Support Activity Portsmouth
Photo By Shelby West | As of Oct. 1, Naval Support Activity--Portsmouth (NSAP) is now an established installation. Formerly a part of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), NSAP is now in alignment with other similar installations under Commander, Naval Installations Command and ensures NNSY leadership can more effectively focus on supporting fleet needs "As of Oct. 1, Naval Support Activity--Portsmouth (NSAP) is now an established installation. Formerly a part of Norfolk Naval Shipy
TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 10: Learn If You Should Take Action
TRICARE's annual open enrollment began on November 10th and runs through December 9th, 2025. If you're needing to make any changes in your TRICARE plan, now is the time to do it. Explore your TRICARE health plan options today and decide if you want to make changes before Dec. 9. TRICARE Newsroom ~ " Note: TRICARE Open Season isn’t affected by the current lapse in federal appropriations. Open season continues as scheduled from Nov. 10 through Dec. 9. TRICARE Open Season beg
$6,500+ in Prizes Up for Grabs in Veterans Day Sweepstakes | AAFES
In this latest sweepstakes brought to you by AAFES, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, you can enter up to 17 separate sweepstakes for outdoor gear, tactical equipment, and more! You have until December 7th to get your entries in. Exchange Newsroom ~ " Celebrate Salute to Service month with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Veterans Day Sweepstakes . More than $6,500 in prizes across 100 items are available with entries available for each prize. Authorized shoppers
Learn your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs
TRICARE costs change each year based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, and the costs of health care services and prescription drugs. Take the time now to review your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs. TRICARE Newsroom ~ " As 2025 comes to a close, now is the time to start thinking about your family’s health care options for next year. You should know that your TRICARE health plan costs will change starting Jan. 1, 2026. Depending on your plan, these costs may
Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Honor Heroes with Veterans Day Coin Giveaway
Visit your local Base Exchange on Tuesday Nov. 11th for your Veterans Day Coin! Exchange Newsroom ~ " In honor of Veterans Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting those who served with free commemorative challenge coins. This is seventh year PXs and BXs worldwide will distribute coins to Veterans on Nov. 11. The giveaway is part of a joint effort by military resale—including the Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Exchange and Coast Guard Exchange—to h
National Park Series: Big Bend National Park
Welcome back to our national park blog series at Military Living Publications. We are walking through some of the United States best domestic travel destinations, one national park at a time. Today, we are headed to Big Bend National Park. Don't Miss our First National Park Blog For basic information about our national parks, instructions on how to get your FREE annual or lifetime pass for active duty military and veterans, and details about visiting Grand Canyon National Par
Deer Valley Resort, Grand Hyatt Launch Military ‘Salute to Service’ Program
The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Resort is a new resort in Park City, Utah, offering spectacular room and lift ticket discounts for military members! If you're a skier, or just love the mountains and snow, check this resort out. Photo: Deer Valley Resort TownLift News ~ "PARK CITY, Utah — Deer Valley Resort and the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley are rolling out expanded discounts for service members this winter through the Salute to Service program, offering reduced-rate lift tick
Barksdale Inn, LA | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week’s featured Military lodging facility is the Barksdale Inn at Barksdale Air Force base in Louisiana. As the chilly fall temperatures start to set in, are you getting ready to make plans for warmer weather destinations? You should consider the Barksdale Inn at Barksdale AFB, LA. The Barksdale Inn offers over 150 VQ rooms with private baths, over 20 TLF’s, and four DV suites – all with access to a wide range of support facilities on base! All rooms offer either a quee
Navy Lodge Bangor, WA | Featured Military Lodging Facility
This week’s featured Military lodging facility is conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest, just outside of Seattle, WA. Navy Lodge Bangor gives you easy access to Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula, and much more! The lodge is located on Bangor Base, WA. The base amenities include a bowling alley, a fitness center, an MWR recreational center, a tennis court, and a movie theater. The lodge offers 45 standard rooms w/Kitchen, two queen beds, a private bath, kitchen with micro
Camping News
Holiday Park FamCamp on McChord AFB, WA | Featured Military Camping Facility
This week's featured military camping facility is the Holiday Park FamCamp on the McChord AFB side of Joint Base Lewis McChord. Washington state has been a favorite destination among travelers for years, and it is easy to see why with its breathtaking scenery and abundance of outdoor activities! So if you are thinking of returning or visiting for the first time, you may want to check out Holiday FamCamp on McChord AFB, WA. Located in beautiful western Washington at the base
Admiral Baker RV Park, CA | Featured Military Camping Facility
Admiral Baker RV Park, located just minutes from downtown San Diego and approximately nine miles from San Diego Naval Base, is a popular RV destination. Nestled in the middle of the Admiral Baker Golf Course in Mission Valley, the area is surrounded by green grass and tree-lined roads. This RV park offers 47 RV sites with water, 20/30/50A electric and sewer hook-ups, cable, and free Wi-Fi. Pets are allowed in the campground, but fees and restrictions may apply. The park is o
Joint Base San Antonio Canyon Lake Recreation Park, TX | Featured Military Camping Facility
This week's featured Military camping facility is the Joint Base San Antonio Canyon Lake Recreation Park, located in Texas. JBSA Canyon Lake is a beautiful 250-acre lakefront property around the midpoint between Austin, TX, and San Antonio, TX. The Canyon Lake Recreation Park offers 32 cottages, 6 cabins, 4 lofts, 15 bungalows, and 10 bunkhouses. The campground also offers both full hookup RV sites (W/15,30,50A/S) or RV electric-only spaces. Pets are allowed in this facilit
Space-A News
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From November 12th to November 19th, 2025
This past week, there were plenty of open seats on flights throughout CONUS and OCONUS. There was another flight to Australia out of Travis, which made stops in Hawaii and Guam on the way, as well as many open seats to Yokota, Japan, many open seats to Ramstein from JB Andrews, and even a couple of flights to Spangdahlem in Germany from Dover. Check it out! Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Pas
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From November 5th to November 12th, 2025
This past week, JB Andrews had quite a few flights to Germany, JB-MDL flew overseas as well as to beautiful Key West with plenty of open seats, Dover flew across the country and the Atlantic ocean, and there was even a flight to Puerto Rico from Norfolk! Check it out. Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals' available seats and usage for November 5th to November 12th, 2025. This in
Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From October 29th to November 5th, 2025
This past week, JB Andrews was busy flying to California, Washington, and Germany, JB Charleston had 2 flights to the UK with plenty of open seats, McChord took a lot of flights to Alaska (Northern Lights, anyone?). Dover in Delaware also had many flights to Germany, as well as Alaska and Washington with plenty of open seats. Check it out! Military Space-A Air travel is all about finding available seats. Here is a snapshot of the major CONUS and OCONUS Passenger Terminals'
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The Edelweiss Lodge Experience | Reader Submitted Story
Please enjoy this reader-submitted story, by Patrick McNamara (Lt. Col USAF Ret.) and Erica Waasdorp of MA, detailing their trip to the Edelweiss Lodge in Germany! This one is on my bucket list, how about you? A few months ago, I saw an announcement in my Military Living email about the Edelweiss Lodge and their wine tasting event in Italy. When I looked at the location, I couldn’t believe how close it is to Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein. I looked at the web
Staying In Base Lodging Overseas? Here's a Tip From One of Our Readers
Erica was kind enough to send us a letter detailing a little snag she and her husband ran into while staying at base lodging overseas in Spain. Have a quick read so that you don't run into the same issue they did! Ensure to get prior permission from Pass & ID section when staying on a foreign base! My husband (Lt Col, USAF, Ret.) and I recently traveled to the Moron Airbase Spain, about 40 minutes outside of Seville, and Lajes Field on Terceira, Azores. It was wonderful and
From the Eastern U.S. to the Western Pacific: Our Space-A Adventure | Reader Submitted Story
Please check out our reader-submitted story by the Stewarts! Join them on their Space-A adventure from the east coast all the way to Guam.
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