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By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 25, 2020

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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 possible. PCS moves are on the horizon and many are...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 25, 2020

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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 that means you can finally start getting ready for your...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 25, 2020

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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, and the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created even more...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 11, 2020

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Moving to Camp Pendleton?

PCSing to coastal California is a dream assignment to some: beautiful weather, an abundance of things to see and do, and the Pacific ocean! And yes… there is also a...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

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Moving to Fort Hood?

You have orders to Fort Hood, Texas, one of the largest military installations in the country. Welcome to The Great Place! Fort Hood lives up to the saying, “Everything is...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

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PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

Our guest is Rick Marsh: Director, Defense Personal Property Program at U.S. Transportation Command

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

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Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

The current home buying climate can be confusing to many military families who are preparing to move and want to buy a home. With so many worldwide uncertainties around COVID-19...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

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How to prepare for a PCS move

When you first get PCS orders for a military move, a thousand questions start running through your mind. You don’t even know how to prepare for a PCS move. You...

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 stuck in your own unfunny version of Groundhog Day. But...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 3, 2020

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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 restrictions are ruining all your plans. These are certainly frustrating...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 3, 2020

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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 learning experiment. We are all looking forward to a more...

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 time. While we all love binging Netflix and sleeping in...

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 offers many art and cultural experiences throughout the year. Let’s...

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, several key changes have made the VA Loan even more...

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 over the summer months such as saying goodbye to friends...

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 Coronavirus pandemic, leaving hundreds of thousands of military families in...

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 not know where you’re going, or when. When your spouse...

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 on military travel has affected many military families waiting to...

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 be the peak of PCS season. Military kids would be...

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 anything but normal. The COVID-19 crisis has consumed our country,...

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. It took six months from the time we started our...

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 a new house, new school, new friends, and new routines....

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 military family is currently stationed in Northern Italy; where COVID-19...

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 relief. For those wondering whether or not to continue moving...

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 … Continued

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Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

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

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

Moving to Camp Pendleton?

Moving to Fort Hood?

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

How to prepare for a PCS move

7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

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!