Military Space-A Flights

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Space-A Travel Packing List: What to Wear and Bring on a Military Hop

Getting ready to take a military hop? Make sure you have everything you need to be comfortable, entertained, and travel-ready! Here’s how you can prepare for your next Space-A flight. If you’ve never flown Space-A, read this Quickstart Guide to Military Space-A Flights to learn the process. Documentation Before going …

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Travis AFB Space-A aircraft

Flying Space-A from Travis AFB: 7 Things You Need to Know

Travis Air Force Base is the biggest hub for Space-A travel on the West Coast. From Travis, you can take a hop in most any direction, but it’s a particularly good starting point if you want to fly to a destination in the Pacific. With three major airports within a 2-hour …

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12 Things to Know About Flying Space-A on the Patriot Express

Have you ever heard reference to the “Patriot Express,” “military rotator,” or “Cat B flight” and wondered what it was? It’s one of many possible aircraft you may “hop” when using Space-A military flights. Some seasoned Space-A travelers would argue that there’s no better way to fly! The Patriot Express …

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Do’s and Don’ts for Taking a Military Space-A Flight

The Internet is full of information about Space-A military flights, and it can be overwhelming to decide what to read first. If you’re new to Space-A travel, start by learning the basics and understanding how to read the 72-hour flight schedules. Spouses who want to fly Space-A without their sponsor should …

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Flying Space-A to Rota, Spain: 8 Things You Need to Know

Sunshine, beautiful beaches, delicious food, and convenient access to cities all over southern Spain – that’s what you’ll find when you fly Space-A to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. It’s the only U.S Navy base in Spain and one of the easiest U.S. bases in Europe to reach from the continental …

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