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By PCSgrades Jun 3, 2020

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7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

As the coronavirus pandemic forces us to be stuck at home all day, it can feel a bit like you’re...

By PCSgrades Jun 3, 2020

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8 discounted services for the family to take advantage of during lockdown

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it can be hard to feel like you’re making the most of your...

By PCSgrades May 19, 2020

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Moving to Colorado Springs?

Whether its Peterson AFB or Fort Carson, welcome to the ‘Springs’! Not only an outdoor lover’s paradise, Colorado Springs also...

By PCSgrades May 19, 2020

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New changes to the VA Home Loan

The VA Loan is a benefit available to active duty and veterans when they are financing a home. This year,...

By PCSgrades May 19, 2020

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What military kids say about PCS moves

The summer months bring vacations and time off from school for kids. But military kids often have other things happening...

By PCSgrades May 19, 2020

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Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS

In mid-March, the DoD put all permanent change of station (PCS) and temporary duty moves on hold due to the...

By PCSgrades May 19, 2020

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What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders

Waiting on orders is frustrating. You know you are a ‘mover’ this year, but that’s all you know. You may...

By PCSgrades Apr 23, 2020

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Now that your PCS is on hold, here’s what you can do to be prepared when they finally say go

Are you one of the thousands of military families that are stuck in PCS limbo? The recent DoD stop order...

By PCSgrades Apr 23, 2020

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Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation

Right now, military families are playing a terrible game of “hurry up and wait.” In an ordinary year, this would...

By PCSgrades Apr 20, 2020

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Military kids and school moves through a pandemic: FAQ

Any normal year, nearly half of all military families would be gearing up for PCS season. However, this season is...

By PCSgrades Apr 20, 2020

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How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus

In October 2019 my family started moving from our previous station in Ecuador to Virginia. It is now spring 2020....

By PCSgrades Apr 20, 2020

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Helping military kids through PCS moves

Military kids move much more often than their civilian peers, averaging a move every 2-3 years. Every PCS move means...

By PCSgrades Apr 20, 2020

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An overseas milspouse on COVID lockdown

This is our second week in total and complete lockdown and our 5th week homeschooling our children. Why? Because my...

By PCSgrades Apr 20, 2020

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Home ownership and taxes – A Q & A for military families

For military families struggling with stop orders on PCS moves and uncertain dates, the tax extension can be a welcome...

By PCSgrades Mar 27, 2020

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Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS!

Some people have amazing experiences when military moving. My first and only door-to-door PCS went exceptionally well. Our items all...

By PCSgrades Mar 27, 2020

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“Your PCS checklist saved my life!”

I am a Virgo who is married to a Logistics officer, so it should come as no surprise that we...

By PCSgrades Mar 27, 2020

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Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options

There are any number of reasons why in a given situation renting might be better than buying or vice versa....

By PCSgrades Mar 27, 2020

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Moving before school is over? What to do?

“On the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again…” No, you’re probably not singing that song...

By PCSgrades Mar 27, 2020

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Can I follow my service member with unaccompanied orders?

For anyone dating or married to a military service member, “unaccompanied orders” can be a complicated and frustrating situation. I...

By PCSgrades Dec 5, 2019

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11 Space A do’s and don’ts

If you've been following the PCSgrades blog series on Space-A travel, you've learned a lot. You know the Space-A basics,...

By PCSgrades Dec 5, 2019

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11 things to know about flying Space A with kids

If you're new to Space A flying – or you're planning your first Space A flight with the kiddos –...

By PCSgrades Dec 5, 2019

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5 Japan destinations you can visit and stay on a U.S. military base

If you've never been to Japan, you're in for a treat – and maybe a little bit of culture shock....

By PCSgrades Sep 30, 2019

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Buying lunch for movers: yea or nay?

By: D'antrese McNeil It's the infamous PCS, and that means preparing your home for the movers to come and invade....

By PCSgrades Jul 25, 2019

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Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees

While retired military Space A travel is a privilege, there are some retirees that do not have this privilege. There...

By PCSgrades Jun 11, 2019

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Your Southeast Arizona Area Guide

You have orders to Southeast Arizona! Living out west may be going home for you or, like many military families,...

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7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

8 discounted services for the family to take advantage of during lockdown

Moving to Colorado Springs?

New changes to the VA Home Loan

What military kids say about PCS moves

Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS

What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders

Now that your PCS is on hold, here’s what you can do to be prepared when they finally say go

Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation

Military kids and school moves through a pandemic: FAQ

How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus

Helping military kids through PCS moves

An overseas milspouse on COVID lockdown

Home ownership and taxes – A Q & A for military families

Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS!

“Your PCS checklist saved my life!”

Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options

Moving before school is over? What to do?

Can I follow my service member with unaccompanied orders?

11 Space A do’s and don’ts

11 things to know about flying Space A with kids

5 Japan destinations you can visit and stay on a U.S. military base

Buying lunch for movers: yea or nay?

Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees

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