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Navy Installations Host Free Concerts for Service Members & Families with Operation MWR

CNIC ~ "Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is turning up the volume with Operation MWR, a worldwide concert series bringing free, live entertainment to Service members and their families at 50 Navy installations through April 2027. Following successful concerts featuring Kane Brown and Russell Dickerson at Naval Air Station Pensacola in April and Brett Young at Naval Base Guam in June, the series picks up in earnest on Aug. 8 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island with Fi

DAF Selects Partner For Commercialized On-Base Lodging

Some big news was put forth regarding Air Force Lodging. In a move similar to that of the Army, the Air Force is partnering with Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC and IHG Hotels and Resorts for on-base lodging. AFNS ~ "The Department of the Air Force has selected a commercial partnership team for the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative, announced in May 2025, that will allow the department to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.

From New York to the South Pole

An LC-130 Skibird from the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing lands at McMurdo Station, Antarctica February 9, 2026. The LC-130 is equipped with skis that allow it to land on icy and snowy terrain where other aircraft would struggle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew Baldwin) | Courtesy Photo Air Mobility Command DVIDS ~ "New York Air National Guard 109th Airlift Wing Airmen conduct one of the most unique airlift missions in the world, flying the only C-130

New Virtual Urgent Care Option For TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries In The US

TRICARE Newsroom ~ "Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic , you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line . 'Now, if your local military clinic is booked, you can call the MHS N

Military Charities Spotlight | Pets For Patriots

Military Living® Publications is thrilled to share with you a new series - the Military Charities Spotlight. We are sharing information on charities that benefit YOU - our military veterans and their families. We are running the Military Charities Spotlight to bring attention to some worthy causes. This week we are featuring Pets For Patriots Pets For Patriots offers companion pet adoption for U.S. military veterans and Gold Star families. Their service benefits veterans a

Military Charities Spotlight | Irreverent Warriors

Military Living® Publications is thrilled to share with you a new series - the Military Charities Spotlight. We are sharing information on charities that benefit YOU - our military veterans and their families. We are running the Military Charities Spotlight to bring attention to some worthy causes. This week we are featuring the Irreverent Warriors. Irreverent Warriors 501(c)3 is a proud program of the Grunt Style Foundation, committed to tackling veteran suicide through ca

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Military Lodging News

Navy Lodges Offer Guest-Centered Breakfast Programs Focused on Quality and Convenience

A guest at Navy Lodge Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, helps himself to coffee during his stay on June 4, 2026. Navy Lodges around the globe now offer two new breakfast programs for its guests. Larger Navy Lodges now offer hot and cold breakfast food choices while smaller hotels offer grab-and-go Morning Bites. The Navy Exchange Service Command enables warfighter readiness and strengthens the Navy’s quality of life mission. Providing essential products, services, hos

New Candlewood Suites Opens On Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Col. Chad Mixon, and members of Centinel Public Partnerships, members of InterContinental Hotels Group Army Hotels, officially opens the Candlewood Suites hotel with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Fort Bragg, Apr. 14, 2026. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal ~ "Centinel Public Partnerships, in collaboration with IHG® Army Hotels, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Candlewood Suites on Fort Bragg and shared an exclusive preview of Norman

NEXCOM Hospitality Group Opens Its First Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon

We posted some months ago about the merging and rebranding of the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites to the new Navy Inn and Navy Inn Crew Stay. The first of the Navy Inn Crew Stay has finally opened up at NAS Fallon in Nevada! Capt. Michael Haymon, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Fallon; retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, Navy Exchange Service Command and Ron Loman, Senior Vice President, NEXCOM Hospitality Group along with Navy Inn Crew Stay Fall

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Camping News

Bellows Air Force Station, HI - New Oceanfront Fishing Cabins!

It's official - the Bellows Air Force Station in Hawaii's new Oceanfront Fishing Cabins are available, and super affordable - only $60 daily! These rustic cabins will sleep up to 3 guests, and require a 2-night minimum stay. There's no electricity or running water, so you can unplug and enjoy the beautiful scenery around you. For driving directions, addresses, reservations, and more, subscribe to our website to access our 2026 RV, Camping, and Cabins Travel Guide™. Please ch

Shields RV Park Gulfport, MS| Featured Military Camping Facility

This week’s featured Military camping facility is the Shields RV Park on Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center! Located on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast near twenty-six miles of white sandy beaches, two miles from downtown Gulfport, this is one of the best kept secrets and should be on your bucket list. The RV Park offers 103 hardstand sites, featuring 53 pull-thru and 50 back-in, with water, 20-30-50 AMP electric, sewer, as well as some overflow sites with no

Bellows AFS Recreation Area, HI | Featured Military Camping Facility

This week’s featured Military camping facility is the Bellows Air Force Station Recreation Area in Hawaii! This campsite is located within Bellows Air Force Station on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Active duty service members, National Guard service members, reservists, retirees, and Department of Defense employed civilians are welcome to stay here. Reservations are strongly encouraged; reservations can be made up to 13 months in advance. With 107 beachside cabins, 16 air-condi

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Space-A News

August 2026 Military Patriot Express 30-Day Flight Schedules

The Patriot Express (PE), also called "the rotator", are military flights but are similar to regular commercial flights. These flights have meals, flight attendants, and movies, and are not cargo planes but typical passenger aircraft. Only those who have a Military ID and their accompanying dependents can fly the Patriot Express. There are several Patriot Express AMC terminals: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in MD, Norfolk Naval Station in VA, and the Seat

July 2026 Military Patriot Express 30-Day Flight Schedules

Military Space-A Air Terminal Availability From June 3rd - June 10th, 2026

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 June 3rd - June 10th. This information can give you an overview of the best time of the year to travel Space-A Air and the best destinations. Staying flexible while studying flights for a future Space-A Air trip is essential. Check out different flight plans with multiple layovers vs. direct flights. Click the bo

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Live Lively

Navy Installations Host Free Concerts for Service Members & Families with Operation MWR

Knowledge Is Power: Free Online Mental Health Courses

Taking care of your mental health should be among your top priorities. Did you know the VA offers free online mental health courses? If you're a veteran who is suffering from anger, insomnia, substance abuse, or more, the VA has an online mental health resource for you. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7. VA News ~ "Knowledge is power: Free online mental health courses. Self-paced mental health tools Veterans can use anytime Are you a Veteran facing common challe

Military Charities Spotlight | Irreverent Warriors

Military Living® Publications is thrilled to share with you a new series - the Military Charities Spotlight. We are sharing information on charities that benefit YOU - our military veterans and their families. We are running the Military Charities Spotlight to bring attention to some worthy causes. This week we are featuring the Irreverent Warriors. Irreverent Warriors 501(c)3 is a proud program of the Grunt Style Foundation, committed to tackling veteran suicide through ca

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Suicide Prevention Is for All Veterans, No Matter What You’re Facing

VA support is for every Veteran If you’ve ever wondered whether VA’s suicide prevention support is really meant for you, here’s the short answer: yes. Some Veterans wonder if they’ve “earned” the right to reach out. Maybe they figure someone else has it worse. Maybe they’re not sure if their service qualifies. None of that changes the answer: There’s no minimum amount of hardship required, and no one’s keeping score. You deserve support, and VA has it for you. It doesn’t matt

100% DAV - What You Need To Know

At Military Living® Publications, we are thankful each and every day for all who have served. We are writing this post to make sure that...

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