Naval Station (NS) Norfolk is one of the major East Coast hubs for Space-A travel. With regular missions to Dover and Travis, it’s a good starting point to “hop” to overseas locations. Also, the base’s proximity to two international airports makes it easy to combine Space-A and commercial travel. Learn …
If you’re a veteran with a service-connected disability, you’re eligible to use fantastic DoD benefits that make travel more convenient and affordable. You also have access to incredible military lodging and recreation facilities that aren’t available to civilians. In the past, these benefits and privileges were limited to veterans who …
If you’re looking for a location with frequent Space-A flights to Germany, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport is it! Although it’s a civilian airport, it has more missions to and from Ramstein AB than most military passenger terminals in the U.S. BWI has an Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal and is …
One of the most important items to own as a Space-A traveler is a good inflatable sleeping pad or air mattress. Why? Because on many military cargo aircraft, when the plane reaches altitude, passengers can stretch out on the floor or across the webbed seating. This perk is one of …
Looking for a Space-A flight to Germany? How about Spain or the U.K.? You can take a “military hop” to all of those places from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. McGuire is one of the most active Space-A bases on the East Coast. It has regular flights in all directions, including frequent …
Osan Air Base is a hidden gem on the military Space-A circuit. The culture, cuisine, shopping, and sites of South Korea rival major destinations around the world. Also, you can take the convenient shuttle provided by the base to easily access Incheon airport, a major Asian hub. A hop to …
Flying Space-A with kids? No problem! It’s actually easier than flying commercial. If you’re new to Space-A flying – or you’re planning your first “military hop” with the kiddos – we’ve got you covered. Here are 12 important things you need to know about how to plan, what to bring, …
In February 2019, we embarked on a journey to fly Space-A across the world. We had lived in Japan for the past 2.5 years and wanted a change. So, next stop: Europe! Our goal was simple: fly Space-A from Japan all the way there. It didn’t matter where in Europe …