US Air Force Academy - On and Off Base Information

Ah, yes, the special occasion. If you’ve ever PCS’d during a special event, like your spouse’s birthday, or one of those all-important anniversaries, you know how hard it is to find that “special place” to take them when you know next-to-nothing about your new duty station. We’re talking the uber-romantic , slide on that dress and pick out a tie, because dinner itself is the event kind of restaurants. Picking the wrong place can take your special date night from romantic to comical (or even disastrous) the moment you walk in the door, so it’s important to get it right. (This goes double for y... read more

I love Colorado Springs. It’s my hometown, and in my opinion, being stationed there is amazing. You’re at the front door of the Rocky Mountains, in the state with the lowest obesity rate in the country (CBS News), with great schools and a fabulous area to raise a family. However, PCS’ing can tug on those wallet-strings, so if you’re new to the Springs, here are some ideas to get your kiddos out and about for free! Activities in Colorado Springs Tour the Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs is home to the Olympic Training center, the facilities that train our go-for-gold athletes. Where be... read more