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Fall is a great time of year to be outdoors and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Kings Dominion offers two different opportunities for fall fun. The first is created for families and after the sunsets in the evening the night is transformed into a terrifying HAUNT for adults only. Kings Dominion has always been a big supporter of the Military Community offering several Military Discount opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about Military Savings and Fall Fun below. Great Pumpkin Fest Join us at Kings Dominion for the ultimate fall festival, The Great Pumpkin Fest! Families and kids can... read more

Amusement Parks Halloween Events Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream Fall nights are filled with fright at Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream®. Scares await in the Virginia theme park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, challenging escape rooms and darkly entertaining live shows. And Jack is Back this year, as Busch Gardens’ original trickster brings his popular show back to the park’s Ireland village. Busch Gardens brings the spirit of Halloween to life at 6 p.m., becoming home to a host of creepy creatures hungry for unsuspecting victims. Select dates Sept... read more

Halloween is right around the corner. It's a great time of year, full of fun for kiddos and adults. We've compiled a list of Military Discounts you can use to help you save a little extra money this Halloween. Halloween Costumes, Crafts & Decor Halloween Costumes - offers the MB Community a 20% Military Discount off all your Halloween needs. HalloweenCostumes.com is one of the largest costume retailers on the web with tons of costumes for adults and kids. The discount will be applied at checkout automatically. Not valid with other offers or promotions. Michaels Arts & Crafts - Michaels offers... read more

As a military family of 19 years, I can honestly say one of our biggest challenges of military life has been the distance from family. It has been difficult to live miles apart from grandparents, siblings and long-time friends. We try our best to keep in touch with loved ones through frequent phone calls and social media updates but not all of our family is on social media which makes sharing important moments a little more challenging. Along comes Nixplay--I first learned of Nixplay a couple years back. I was talking to my sister about holiday gift ideas for our parents. Our family is spread... read more

Press Release Courtesy of Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs Military students who make a difference in their community are eligible to win one of 10 $2,000 scholarships through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s and Unilever’s Rewards of Caring essay contest. From Aug. 30 through Sept. 26, authorized students in grades six through 12 with a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) can submit an essay in English of 500 words or fewer explaining why their community and involvement in service projects are important to them. “This contest is a great opportunity fo... read more