Flying Space A Part 2 (read Part 1 ) Personal Tips & Lessons Learned for Flying Space A 1. Be flexible and prepared! If you don't get on a flight the first day try again the next day! Be prepared to stay overnight in a hotel or drive home and try again the next day. Know hotels around the area you cannot sleep in the Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminals. 2. Utilize Military Amenities! Most of the AMC Passenger Terminals also have a USO and family rooms or play areas. Use them and thank those USO volunteers! 3. Facebook Passenger Terminal Pages Like the various Facebook Passenger Terminal... read more
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Flying Space A Part 1 (read Part 2 ) My active duty husband, our three kids, and I recently flew Space A from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware to Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. This was our Amazing Adventure to Germany and Austria! One of my absolute favorite parts of this trip was flying Space A! I have put together some steps to help others be able to fly Space A. Our Ride to Germany! Air Force C17 What is Space A? To fly Space A which stands for 'Space Available' is the civilian equivalent of flying standby. The Air Force's Air Mobility Command (AMC) allows military members and their fam... read more
Our family was lucky enough to fly Space A to Germany for a week! We found breathtaking views surrounding Edelweiss! Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is an Army MWR , a military resort for you and your family to enjoy! We have found it to be a great base camp for us. Here are a few things I learned while traveling to Edelweiss. What to Do on Your Vacation at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort 2 Ways to Travel While Staying at Edelweiss: 1. Sign up for guided tours through The Alpine Shop at Edelweiss -Includes transportation to and from the sites. 2. Rent a car and Drive yourself -Make sure you rent a GP... read more
Have you heard of the fabled military resort called Edelweiss? The stories of Edelweiss are the stuff urban legends are made of. I have amazing news for you all of the stories are ......TRUE! Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is an Army MWR Resort located at the base of the German Alps in the town of Garmisch, Germany. Our family was lucky enough to fly Space A to Germany for a week! We found breathtaking views surrounding Edelweiss! Take time to enjoy them while sitting on the 2 nd floor of the lobby looking out the floor to ceiling windows. Edelweiss is an amazing military resort for you and your ... read more