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9 Things to Do Near Mildenhall: Easy Day Trips and Getaways

Whether you’re stationed at RAF Mildenhall or just visiting, get ready to take advantage of everything this beautiful part of the UK has to offer! Mildenhall is located in Suffolk, England, about 80 miles northeast of London. Within a few hours, you can visit dozens of quintessentially English towns, stroll …

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Kilauea Military Camp: Stay in Military Lodging on a Volcano

Where can your military benefits take you on Hawaii Island (the “Big Island”)? To a military resort called Kilauea Military Camp (KMC), located right in the middle of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Staying at KMC gives you prime access to the famous Hawaii national park, which is the top attraction …

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7 Air Force Inns for a Fantastic Fall Getaway

Looking for a quick escape this fall? Plan a fun getaway by staying on an Air Force base! That’s right! Military bases can also serve as excellent “bases” for exploring a part of the country you’d like to visit. When traveling for leisure, eligible patrons can stay in military lodging …

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Flying Space-A Via Nellis AFB: 7 Things You Need to Know

Did you know there is an Air Force base less than 15 miles north of the famous Las Vegas Strip? Nellis Air Force Base is the headquarters of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. Primarily a training base, it does not have frequent missions on cargo planes, so you would …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Retiring in Italy

Visitors to Italy fall in love with the amazing food, natural beauty, centuries of history and art, and the distinctive Italian culture. David Adams, a U.S. Air Force retiree, made Italy his home. David’s wife, Adri, is Italian, and after a post-military career working as a civilian at military bases …

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12 Awesome Military RV Parks to Try This Year

For members of the military community who enjoy RV travel, military campgrounds are a great deal! A better value than comparable civilian facilities, they offer several advantages, including easy access to other base amenities, such as a commissary/Exchange, golf course, movie theater, fitness center, and recreational equipment rentals. Some military …

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Flying Space-A via NS Norfolk: 8 Things You Need to Know

Naval Station (NS) Norfolk is one of the major East Coast hubs for Space-A travel. With multiple weekly flights to US naval bases in Europe, it’s a great starting point if you’re headed to the Mediterranean! The Norfolk Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal has Patriot Express missions as well as …

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