The Virgin Islands Veterans Association (VIVA) is proud to spotlight American Forces Travel (AFT), the official online leisure travel website for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. Designed exclusively for military personnel, veterans, and their families, AFT partners with Priceline — a global leader in travel services — to deliver the largest leisure travel program dedicated solely to military patrons.
What Is American Forces Travel?
American Forces Travel is a full-service booking platform built for the military community. Whether members are planning a family vacation, a reunion, or a well-earned getaway, AFT offers competitive pricing, flexible options, and around-the-clock support to make travel simple and affordable.
Eligible Patrons
American Forces Travel is available to a broad range of the military community, including:
- Active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members
- Retired military personnel
- NOAA and USPHS active duty and retired members
- Medal of Honor recipients
- Veterans with service-connected disabilities
- DoD appropriated and nonappropriated funds employees
For the complete eligibility list, visit Americanforcestravel.com.
Key Features
- Airfare with all flights cancelable within 24 hours
- Over 70,000 hotels worldwide at discounts up to 60%
- Access to major car rental brands globally
- Travel packages and cruises with discounts up to 80%
- Bundled booking options for additional savings when combining services
- Global accessibility for service members stationed anywhere in the world
- 24/7 customer support accommodating all time zones
The Story Behind AFT
American Forces Travel emerged from a collaborative initiative among the military branches and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy. Recognizing the need for an enhanced online travel solution, AFT is transforming how MWR provides leisure travel services — helping military families reconnect and revitalize.
The partnership with Priceline not only enhances quality of life for the military community but also generates vital revenue for MWR programs through commissions on bookings. AFT stands out as the only official joint services MWR leisure travel website, ensuring military personnel receive exclusive benefits while enjoying travel opportunities.
Key Developments
Partnership with Priceline: AFT has partnered with Priceline, a leader in the travel industry, to provide a comprehensive range of travel options and services tailored to military patrons.
Purpose: AFT was established to offer high-value leisure travel services, enabling military personnel and their families to access exclusive discounts and deals on travel arrangements.
Global Access: The platform ensures that service members stationed around the world can find the best travel deals, making it easier to plan vacations and getaways.
Service Offerings
- Deeply discounted hotel rates (up to 60% off)
- Airfare options with flexible cancellation policies
- Car rental services from major brands
- Travel packages and cruise deals with significant savings
A Message from VIVA
“Our veterans and their families have earned every opportunity to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the world they defended,” said a VIVA spokesperson. “American Forces Travel is one of the most valuable — and underused — benefits available to our community. VIVA encourages every eligible veteran to take advantage of it.”
Learn More
For full eligibility details, booking tools, and current offers, visit www.americanforcestravel.com, or scan the QR code below.
About VIVA
The Virgin Islands Veterans Association (VIVA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans and their families through advocacy, resource connection, and community programs. VIVA supports disabled veterans, promotes access to earned benefits, and shares trusted information about programs that improve veterans’ quality of life.
Media Contact
Virgin Islands Veterans Association (VIVA)
Email: info@veteransvi.org
