Military Life Resources

 Follow these links to special
 resources outside of LIFELines.

Military Life/Travel/Recreation/MWR/Travel and Lodging

Travel Escapes Can Be Had Close to Home
	Navy ITT offices can provide Sailors, military retirees and their families with information on the types of programs and services that MWR offers on the base, as well as details on community events and any national or local tickets, attractions, travel and tourism items.

Defense Travel System Evolves to Better Serve Customers
	The automated system administers authorization, reservation, voucher and reimbursement processes for business travelers of DoD.

Navy Lodge Reservations Made Easier
	Information and reservations are now online.

Summertime Adventures with the MWR
	Enjoy excellent beaches and inexpensive summertime activities for a Navy family with the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division (MWR).

Family Focus is More Important than Holiday Activities
	Plan early when traveling and keep it simple. Avoid the stress and focus on the most important things in life -- your family.

Escape and Save with the Armed Forces Vacation Club
	The AFVC is a "space available" program offering Department of Defense-affiliated personnel affordable condominium vacations at over 3,500 resorts around the world.

Navy Lodges Welcome Guests With the Spirit of Hospitality
	Navy Lodges offer military families and other authorized patrons clean, comfortable convenient, oversized rooms, and very affordable accommodations at 43 locations worldwide.

Tips for Flying With Children
	Flying with children can be a challenge, but these tips on preparing for travel, entertaining them, and keeping them safe and comfortable can help.

The USO: A Touch of Home
	This article is about the USO. It discusses USO centers and services and links to USO.

Military Families Can Vacation Like the Rich and Famous
	You don't have to be rich and famous to stay at luxury resorts. Operated by the U.S. Army, there are four Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) resorts in Hawaii, Florida, Germany, and Korea.

Moving with Special Needs Children
	A permanent change of station (PCS) move with a special-needs child. It discusses the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and the Early Intervention program. Links to Navy and Marine Corps EFMP programs, the LIFELines EFMP FAQ, a list of state offices of special education, Air Force Crossroads, and Children With Disabilities.

Have Pet, Won't Travel: The Ins and Outs of Boarding Your Pet
	How to find a kennel, boarding service, or pet sitter for a pet. The pros and cons and how to prepare the pet, and provides extensive lists of what to look for, what questions to ask, and what information to give the kennel. Links to PetSit.com, PetSitters.org, and American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA).

You Can Take a Dream Vacation
	Your travel plans are only limited by your imagination. With a little help from Morale, Welfare and Recreation and other military and civilian resources you can make your vacation dreams come true.

Online Travel Resources: Trains and Buses
	This article is about online resources for train and bus travel. It discusses the advantages (they cost less and may be more convenient than flying or driving), and provides links to many resources with which one can plan a route, access schedules, join a tour, and make reservations via the Internet (World Wide Web).