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PCS: the basics about a permanent change of station

A PCS is an invitation to a new adventure. Master your move with these basics and the help of your...

Here’s what you need to know about PCS moves to Germany

Moving to a foreign country like Germany can provide some unique challenges such as finding housing, picking out cell phone...

PCS with pets

As military travel bans lift, DoD releases new moving guidance

The first required step when executing approved travel is a risk assessment, to be completed by all members of the...

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

When faced with unprecedented and confusing circumstances, the knee jerk reaction is to try and take as much control as...

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over

After months of nationwide lockdowns due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the United States is slowly starting to reopen and...

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

PCSing is about as much fun as a mandatory kickball event on a Saturday hosted by the company First Sergeant,...

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...

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

So you have PCS orders and you were thinking about buying a home… but now COVID-19 and the DoD travel...

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

The school year is coming to a close, and parents across the country are celebrating the end of the distance...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

DoD extends stop movement order to June 30, though exemption details remain fuzzy

The new order will make restrictions around deployments and redeployments “a bit looser,” but most moves will be evaluated on...

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...