Blog Posts in "Guest Bloggers"

7 Things You Need to Know About Flying Space-A to Rota, Spain Sunshine, beautiful beaches, delicious food, and convenient access to cities all over southern Spain – that’s what you get when flying into Naval Station Rota. It’s one of the easiest U.S. bases in Europe to reach from the continental U.S., and it should definitely be on your list if you’d like to take advantage of Space-A for leisure travel. To help you plan your trip, here are seven things to know about flying Space-A to Rota. If you are new to Space-A flying, read this Quickstart Guide to Space-A Flights first to get a basic und... read more

If you want to fly Space-A to the United Kingdom, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall is your best bet. The base is located about 80 miles northeast of London, making it an equally great starting point for a relaxing tour of the English countryside or a busy week exploring the sites of London. RAF Mildenhall is also a convenient gateway to the rest of Europe. With three international airports and the Eurostar train within a few hours’ drive, RAF Mildenhall is the perfect place to start your European vacation. Ready to plan your trip? Here’s what you need to know! If you are new to Space-A flying... read more

Happy April Everyone! It is the month of the Military child where we take 30 days to honor the approx. 1.9 million amazing kids who sacrifice as their parents serve this great country. Military kids truly don’treceive enough credit for their strength and resilience and even less credit is given for the adults that they grow into. Let’s talk about what theMilitaryis doing to our kids and why we are so grateful to be raising our son in the Military. Purple Up! THE MILITARY IS TEACHING THEM PRIDE Miltner Family United States Navy The pride we feel when seeing our spouse in uniform is the same pr... read more

Ramstein Air Base is in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC), the largest U.S. military community in Europe. It’s 90 minutes from Frankfurt and about 4 hours from Paris, making it a great starting point for exploring Europe or other places in Germany. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to fly Space-A to Ramstein. If you are new to Space-A flying, read this Quickstart Guide to Space-A Flights first to get a basic understanding of how the process works. 1. Ramstein is the most accessible base in Europe when flying from the Continental United States (CONUS). The CONUS locatio... read more

Why Hiring a School Search Concierge is Perfect for Military Families You might need a School Search Concierge…and not even know it! Every day, my Facebook feed is flooded, and I mean overflowing, with one kind of question: “I’m moving to XYZ. Which school should I send my kids to?” It’s a totally valid question. Just not one that you should ever rely on Facebook to answer for you. If your kid has a rash, do you ask Facebook (your friends or a group) to diagnose it for you? No, you go to the doctor. They’ll prescribe some medicine and give you qualified advice. When your car is making funky s... read more