How We Create Content You Can Trust
Our goal is simple: publish accurate, practical, and trustworthy military travel information that helps service members, veterans, and military families make better travel decisions.
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Our Mission
Leave & Liberty exists to simplify military travel. Military life is complicated enough — figuring out Space-A rules, PCS travel, military discounts, credit card benefits, and family travel logistics shouldn't be.
Every article we publish is designed to help you do one or more of the following:
How Articles Are Created
Every article follows a structured process from research to publication.
Research
Every article begins with thorough research. We consult official government sources, military regulations, industry publications, airline and hotel policies, travel providers, and firsthand accounts from the military community. We prioritize primary sources — the actual policy documents, official websites, and verified data — over secondary reporting.
Sources include
AI-Assisted Drafting
We believe in being transparent about our tools. We may use AI to help organize research, improve readability, generate outlines, summarize complex information, detect inconsistencies, and assist with editing. But we want to be absolutely clear:
Important
- AI never replaces editorial judgment.
- AI does not publish articles — humans do.
- AI does not independently verify facts.
- Every article receives thorough human review before publication.
- AI is an assistant, not an author.
Human Review
This is the most important step. Before any article is published, a human editor reviews it for accuracy, readability, and value to our readers. No article goes live without passing this review.
Human Review
This is the most important step. Before any article is published, a human editor reviews it against these criteria.
- Factual accuracy against original sources
- Readability and clarity for military families
- Military relevance and practical usefulness
- Broken or outdated links
- Current regulations and policies
- Consistency with other Leave & Liberty content
- Proper affiliate disclosures where applicable
- Correct formatting and accessibility
Official Sources
We rely on official government, military, and industry sources. Here are examples of the sources we regularly consult.
Military OneSource
Official DoD resource for military family support, travel, and relocation information.
Department of Defense
Official policies, regulations, and updates affecting military personnel and families.
Defense Travel Management Office
Official guidance on military travel, PCS moves, TDY policies, and travel entitlements.
Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Official Space-A travel eligibility, schedules, passenger terminal information, and sign-up procedures.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Passport requirements, visa information, border crossing rules, and travel documentation.
U.S. Department of State
Travel advisories, passport and visa services, international travel information for U.S. citizens.
Transportation Security Administration
Airport security rules, TSA PreCheck, military travel privileges, and screening procedures.
Hotel Loyalty Programs
Official terms, point values, elite status benefits, and redemption options from major hotel chains.
Airline Websites
Official fare rules, baggage policies, military travel benefits, and booking terms directly from carriers.
Credit Card Issuers
Official terms, benefits, MLA/SCRA policies, annual fee waivers, and reward program details from card issuers.
Official sources always take precedence. When there is a conflict between a third-party summary and an official source, we defer to the official source. We encourage you to do the same.
Corrections Policy
We take accuracy seriously. Despite our best efforts, errors can occur — travel policies change mid-week, benefits get updated, and details sometimes slip through.
If you believe you've found an error in one of our articles:
- 1. Contact us with the article title, the suspected error, and a source if available.
- 2. We review the report promptly and verify against official sources.
- 3. If an error is confirmed, we correct it as quickly as possible.
- 4. Significant corrections — those that materially change the information — may include an editor's note indicating what was changed and when.
Content Updates
Travel information does not stand still. The topics we cover evolve constantly:
We periodically review and update our articles to reflect the latest information. Whenever practical, articles display a "Last Reviewed" or "Last Updated" date so you know how current the information is.
However, because policies change frequently, we encourage you to verify critical information with official sources before making travel, financial, or relocation decisions.
Affiliate Independence
Some links on Leave & Liberty are affiliate links. When you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. Here's what stays true regardless:
- Affiliate relationships never determine our rankings or recommendations. Products are recommended because we believe they serve our readers well, not because of commission potential.
- Companies cannot purchase favorable reviews or coverage. We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews, higher rankings, or preferential placement.
- Recommendations are based on usefulness to military travelers. We prioritize practical value for service members and military families above all else.
- Our readers come first, always. If a product stops serving our audience well, we will say so — regardless of any affiliate relationship.
Product Reviews
As we grow, Leave & Liberty will publish product reviews — from travel gear and luggage to credit cards, booking platforms, and travel accessories. Our review methodology is built on evaluating products through the lens of military family travel.
Products we review are evaluated using factors such as:
Not every reviewed product will become an affiliate product. If a product earns a recommendation, it's because we believe it genuinely serves our readers — not because it pays a commission.
Editorial Principles
Six principles guide every editorial decision we make.
Accuracy
We verify information against official sources before publication. When we make mistakes, we correct them promptly and transparently.
Transparency
We disclose our research methods, our use of technology, our affiliate relationships, and how we make editorial decisions.
Practicality
Every article should help you make a better decision. We focus on actionable information — not filler content or clickbait.
Independence
Affiliate relationships never determine our rankings or recommendations. Companies cannot purchase favorable coverage. Editorial decisions are made independently.
Respect
We respect our readers' time, intelligence, and trust. We do not publish clickbait, fear-based content, or manipulative marketing disguised as editorial content.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly revisit and improve older articles. Travel information evolves, and so do we. Your feedback helps us get better.
Reader Feedback
You are part of our quality process. Military families and travelers are often the first to notice when a policy changes, a link breaks, or information becomes outdated. We welcome and encourage your feedback on:
To report an issue or suggest an improvement, contact us here.
"We would rather publish fewer articles than publish information we cannot confidently stand behind."
The Leave & Liberty Editorial Team
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Last Updated: July 2026
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