‘Military Crashpad’ was designed to beat base billeting in every way
SUMMARY
An Air Force veteran has created a business that provides variety and comfort in military lodging. Ever heard of Airbnb? Well, Military Crashpad is similar, but specifically caters to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Above is a general example of TDY billeting at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA.
(Photo from Fort Indiantown Gap)
Active duty personnel in every military branch travel a lot, whether it be for TDY or a permanent change of station (PCS). The only problem with travel is finding a place to stay for a government rate. Military Inns and on-base facilities are okay for short stays, but when a military member has to remain in a certain place for an extended period of time, government accommodations just don't cut it.
Captain Johnny Buckingham, CEO and Founder of Military Crashpad.
Captain Jonathan Buckingham is the man behind the mission of Military Crashpad. Buckingham started off in the Air Force Academy and commissioned as a pilot, flying mainly KC-135 aircraft. With six deployments under his belt and over twenty TDY's to count, he is well-seasoned in living in government quarters.
It was during his first 5-month TDY to Altus, OK, when Buckingham realized that military lodging could be ten times better. Base billeting, normally, is not equipped with kitchens or many of the everyday amenities that makes a place 'homey' or cozy.
Instead of staying on base, he went in search of a crashpad to fit his needs. A "crashpad" is a home, fully-furnished, that anyone can rent a room in to stay for a period of time. Unfortunately, there were no crashpad rooms available in the area. That's when Buckingham got the idea to make crashpads exclusively for military personnel. As CEO and Founder of Military Crashpad, his motto is always, "because it was difficult for me, I want to make it better for the next guy."
Above, the first Military Crashpad location in Altus, OK.
(Photo courtesy of Captain Johnny Buckingham)
Buckingham bought his first house in Altus, OK, to utilize as a crashpad in 2013 with his friend and business partner, Chris Fei. He and his friends fully furnished the home, which is complete with beds, desks, couches, big-screen TVs, PS4s, grills, kitchen utensils, pool tables, and more. Military Crashpad has now expanded into multiple states with homes near military bases.
Founded in 2013, Military Crashpad has expanded into all of the above states, with multiple residences available in most areas.
Why stay at a Military Crashpad? Below is only a taste of the amenities that are offered at their locations:
- More space than a hotel room
- Washer/Dryer
- Fully furnished with 60" TV's
- Full Cable packages
- Maid service
- POOLS!
Not active duty? No problem. Military Crashpad caters to veterans, reserves, and active duty alike. You want to take your family with you? No problem. Customers can rent a room or a whole house for privacy — all at the government rate. The mission behind Military Crashpad s to help our nation's military and it's evident in the care that comes with customer service. Military Crashpad offers thoughtful consideration to those serving in our armed forces.
Johnny Buckingham says it best,
"If we can make veterans lives easier when they're stateside, then they'll be more energized and rested which will allows them to fight harder, better, and faster. That benefits everyone."
You can book your stay at Military Crashpad by visiting https://www.militarycrashpad.com/.
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