#86 🎙️ Military Retirement Podcast: Space-A Travel, RV Life, and Finding Adventure After Retirement
#86 🎙️ Military Retirement Podcast: Space-A Travel, RV Life, and Finding Adventure After Retirement  
Podcast: Military Retirement Podcast
Published On: Fri May 16 2025
Description: In this episode of the Military Retirement Podcast, John and Vic catch up after battling some technical challenges! They dive deep into the world of Space-A travel, adventure after retirement, travel stories, and even the lure of van life. From typhoon-survival stories to the perks and pitfalls of Space-A flights, this conversation is packed with humor, advice, and a little nostalgia.They also share insights about GS jobs, Schedule A hiring, and discuss how retirement isn’t the end — it’s just the start of bigger adventures.Timestamps:0:00 - Music intro0:26 - Back after technical difficulties0:40 - John recording from Scott AFB2:00 - Air Force vs Marine Corps quality of life comparisons4:00 - Luxuries of Air Force DFACs and chow halls6:00 - Random base encounters and veteran community stories7:00 - Space-A travel stories: C-5 rides, Dover experiences10:00 - The amazing people you meet when you slow down12:00 - Book review: Supercommunicators16:00 - Negotiation tactics from FBI negotiators20:00 - Body language, psychology, and reading people24:00 - Detailed breakdown: How to fly Space-A (retiree perspective)36:00 - Family adventures with Space-A travel40:00 - Planning European travel with kids45:00 - RV Life dreams and retirement adventures54:00 - Practical travel hacks: PCH drives, Airbnbs, and more1:10:00 - American vs European history experiences1:20:00 - PCS withdrawals after retirement1:27:00 - Keeping life adventurous post-military1:45:00 - How veterans can hack the GS hiring system1:53:00 - Reflections on aging, fitness, and staying active1:59:00 - Outro and upcoming guest announcement🔗 Links (FULL URL TEXT — no hyperlink hiding):Military Retirement Podcast Website:https://www.militaryretirementpodcast.comMilitary Retirement Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/981767756191573Bottom Line Up Front Book (Amazon):https://amzn.to/4jUiPkyThe Green Logbook YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@thegreenlogbookMilitary Retirement Podcast YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@militaryretirementpodcastSome links may result in commissions