Military Travel Benefits
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One of the great benefits of serving in the US Armed Forces is the ability to avail of some of the great travel privileges that are available to active and retired service men and women.
This lens will explore what some of those travel privileges are and who, exactly, is eligible to take advantage of them.
The Government and Armed Services Cooperative
http://www.govarm.com
GovArm provides leisure and vacation travel services for government and military personnel, including retirees. With services ranging from condominium rentals, cruises, vehicle rental, and hotel reservations, to golf discounts and vacation packages, there is something for everyone.Eligibility: Am I Eligible?
You are eligible to participate in the GovArm.com program if you are a:
* Civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DoD), or other federal, state, or local government agency (including reserves and retirees), or
* a member of the Uniformed Services (active federal service or retired), or
* an adult dependent of such persons.
A member of the Uniformed Services is defined as:
* A member of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Reserve, ROTC and Service Academy Cadets, Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Guard, NOAA or USPHS, or
* a Foreign military service member on duty with the DoD, or
* American Red Cross personnel serving overseas with the U.S. military, or
* a DoD Dependent School teacher, or
* an honorably discharged American Veteran, or
* a contractor working on a military installation and in possession of an ID card issued by the installation.
Visit the site below and view more.
GovArm
Armed Forces Vacation Club
http://www.afvclub.com/
This is one of the coolest travel benefits ever! This is "timeshare-meets-military-benefits" which means that eligible service members and retirees get a timeshare week price without having to own a thing!he Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) offers DoD-affiliated personnel affordable condominium rentals at resorts around the world on a space available basis. The basic cost is $299 per unit per week (starting January 1, 2006). That averages to about $42 a day! Compared to regular prices of averaging $70+ a day, this is a real savings for military personnel.
The AFVC is a "space available" program offering Department of Defense affiliated personnel affordable condominium vacations at over 3,500 resorts around the world.
Army Lodging Travelers Home Page
http://www.armymwr.com/portal/travel/lodging/
Eligibility Criteria HereInstallation Hotels & Locations
The role of Army Lodging is to provide quality lodging and hospitality services to eligible patrons for America's Army. Our facilities are comparable to limited service commerical hotel standards and represent quality and consistency from installation to installation. The Army Lodging community currently consist of 22,000 guestrooms at over 80 locations serving primarily business travelers and familes changing assignments. To view the locations of our facilities, please click on your destination state.
Search Army Lodging Locations
Guide to Army Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
http://www.armymwr.com/portal/travel/paths/
"Welcome to the Army Outdoor Recreation "Guide to Army Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds." The Army provides these to promote recreational travel and provide outdoor recreational opportunities to authorized users. We offer various levels of amenities, from gravel pads to paved pads with water, electric, sewage disposal, cable TV and telephone access. We also offer professional staffs or hosts to take care of your needs. Many RV Parks and Campgrounds offer programs to help you take advantage of other installation MWR activities and local area attractions. This is the first phase in our ongoing effort to provide timely and accurate information to users of Outdoor Recreation programs."
Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) - ITT
The following website is a leg off of the Navy MWR website and is called ITT (Information, Tickets & Travel).Information Tickets & Travel - ITT
Navy Lodge
The Spirit of Hospitality
Stay With Someone You Know!You work hard to find the best accommodations at the best rate. We work just as hard to deliver them plus we add great service! The Navy Lodge is committed to providing our guest the best value anywhere.
You are a very special person to us. From the moment you arrive, our warm hospitality and excellent facilities will make you feel at home. You can count on us for a spacious, well equipped and comfortable room with a fully equipped kitchenette, workspace and a staff of professionals who go out of their way to make your stay comfortable.
Navy Lodges are located around the world at most Naval Bases. The PCS and TDY traveler will find our locations convenient for their family and their business needs.
Navy Lodge Website
Air Force & Navy Lodging - DOD Lodging NET
http://www-p.afsv.af.mil/DoDLodging/
This is an awesome gateway that can lead to other branch links as well (Army and Marine). A one-stop site that allows a person to search by military base.DOD Lodging NET
Inns of the Corps - Marine Corp Lodging
Recreational Lodging is available at several Marine Corps Installations. Consisting of cabins, chalets, trailers, cabanas, beach houses and cottages, the recreational lodging program offers Marines and other authorized patrons the opportunity to relax and enjoy their vacation at a premier location, while enjoying significant savings. Lounging on the beaches of Hawaii, skiing through fresh powder at Big Bear Resort in California or watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean from the porch of a storybook cottage are all possible for Marines and their families. Fishing for a trophy lunker, or biking through mountainous terrain are only two of the ways that a well deserved period of rest and relaxation can be enjoyed while taking advantage of the MCCS Recreational Lodging Program. To find out more on prices and availability, contact the Recreational Lodging Reservations Office at MCB Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, MCAS Yuma, MAGTFTC Twentynine Palms, MCB Camp Lejeune, MCB Camp Butler or MCB Hawaii.Inns of the Corps Information
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- Kelly Beatson Kelly Beatson May 29, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
- I am 100% service connected- and I still don't understand if my children and I can fly internationally on mac Flights or what travel programs are available-can somone help me?
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- joel-schmidt joel-schmidt Apr 7, 2009 @ 2:38 pm
- Great lens...I was in the Navy for five years, been separated for 2...I knew nothing about GovArm til today. I have a site about military benefits but it lacks information about travel. I'll put you down as one of my featured links on my site. Here it is:
Military Benefits
by gkygrl
I am a woman who has worn many hats over the years. I am a service-connected disabled veteran rated at 100% due to Multiple Sclerosis.





