New: pcsgradesAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krsteemhive-183959hive-180932zzanhive-166405photographyhive-185836hive-144064bitcoinhive-188619uncommonlabhive-183397hive-150122krsuccesshive-124908hive-101145hive-139150hive-109690lifehive-145157hive-103599hive-184714TrendingNewHotLikersjohnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoMaking the Most of a Summer Day in SeattleBy Stephanie Montague, Military Spouse Summer is coming to Seattle . . . eventually. When it finally arrives, you would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful city to spend the day outdoors.…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoSome Great Space A Travel ResourcesSummer is prime time for military and veteran families to take advantage of Space A travel. Veteran John Jackson is somewhat of an expert in mastering this great military perk. Here are his favorite…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoKeeping Kids Busy Post-PCS During the Homestretch of SummerBy Julie Provost, National Guard Spouse You just moved into your new home; you don’t know a soul, your kids don’t know anyone else. However, summer is here, and they want to play. You want to…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoMoving to Fort Drum? What Military Families Need to Know.By Jenny Hale, The Social Media Guru So, you have orders to Fort Drum? Congratulations! While you may be concerned about the snow, Fort Drum has incredible sights, unique experiences, and even…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoSpace-A: Wait or Go Commercial?By John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. Military Space Available travel, commonly referred to as Space-A travel is a wonderful way to travel. It’s definitely not for everyone though. Sometimes it works…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoWhy I Love Being Stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChordby Sonia Garza, Army Spouse I will never forget our trip west to Washington state. We were basking…well melting…in the sweltering North Carolina summertime heat when my husband received orders to…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoTop 5 Tips for Using Military CampgroundsFort Belvoir, the Chickerys’ favorite military campground In this guest post, Julie Chickery from Chickery’s Travels, an Air Force retiree and full-time RV traveler, shares her tips for staying at…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years ago11 U.S. Military Recreation Facilities to Try on Your Next VacationWhether you’re planning a 2-week vacation or a weekend getaway, sometimes you just want something simple that doesn’t break the bank. Fortunately, there are military recreation facilities all over…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoWhy We Turned a DITY Move into a Camping TripBy Lizann Lightfoot, Military Spouse Packing for our last PCS move was tough—we had to clean the house, map out the route to our next duty station and buy a tent. Yes, we camped in a tent when we…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoPopular Misconceptions of Space A TravelBy John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. There are many misconceptions about traveling with Space-A (Space Available for military). The first and most important misconception about Space-A travel is that…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoDo’s & Don’ts Before Buying a HouseBy Carla Olivo, PCSgrades Director of Strategic Communications Buying a home is typically the single largest purchase a person or couple will make in their lifetime. And it is often a complicated…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoThe Before & After of Traveling Space ABy John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. Taking a vacation is an important part of living. It’s taking a break from the everyday routine, or the PCS and getting away from it all for a while. It’s good…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoBudget Friendly Family Activities at Fort BraggBy Wendi Iacobello, Army Spouse Fort Bragg offers an array of activities that are perfect for families of all sizes. Many family-riendly activities are free or very low cost. This helps those…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoHow to Improve Your Chances of Space A Seat SelectionBy John W Jackson Jr, USAF Ret. Flying on military Space A is one of the better privileges awarded to military members, active and retired. Here are some of the ways to improve your chances of…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoPCSing While PregnantBy Megan Harless, Army Spouse, Stars & Stripes Doulas Congratulations on your pregnancy! Typically, adding a new member to the family is an exciting time. You decorate the nursery, go over your…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years ago5 Things Veterans Need to Know When Buying a HomeArticle by: Amy Clements Military members and veterans move more than almost anyone else in the country. No doubt some of those moves involve the decision to buy a home; and what do we love the…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoSpace A Travel Newbie?Just exactly what is this Space A travel that you probably heard so much about? Check out the following tips for understanding how Space A travel works. Mission First Space A stands for Space…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years agoThe Amazing Benefits of Using the VA Home LoanBy Carla Olivo, PCSgrades Director of Strategic Communications Last year alone over 700,000 home loans were guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. Since this veteran benefit was created more…johnwjr7 (53)in spacea • 6 years agoThe Military Retiree Advantage When Traveling Space-AMilitary Space-A flights, otherwise known as HOPS, are available to authorized personnel after all mission requirements have been met and there is still sufficient space available to accommodate…johnwjr7 (53)in pcsgrades • 6 years ago8 Tips For Surviving a Summertime DeploymentBy Julie Provost, National Guard Spouse Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy all the season has to offer. Unfortunately, you may be doing so as the solo parent in your home. Your spouse is…
