Introduction Military pay is more than a salary. If you only look at basic military pay, it might seem shocking. The numbers look low. But, basic pay is just the beginning of military compensation. It is a total package including health care plus allowances for housing, food, uniforms and more. Let’s take a look at […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Renting To Military Members (2021 Edition)
Introduction Renting to the military community means, you are renting to an all-volunteer force serving to protect our way of life in jobs that not many of us are willing to do. But, service members are more than a mobile fighting force; they are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow American families. Renting to military tenants […]
No PCS Checklist is Complete Without the Protection of a Home Inventory!
Introduction When you receive permanent change of station orders, it is important to get organized. And the best way to start is to create a PCS checklist to help you stay in command of your family’s move. Stress less with solid preparation and planning. AHRN’s relocation experts want to help make sure your PCS goes […]
What Items Are on the PCS Prohibited List? A List of What You Can’t Pack!
Introduction One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods (again) to the government-contracted commercial carriers. All too often, though, the end of a packing down results in the carrier walking the service member through a pile of prohibited PCS items that can not be transported […]
What Can a Landlord Charge For When You Move Out? (2021 Edition)
Introduction Members of our U.S. armed forces must be ready to deploy at any time, depending on our nation’s defense and personnel needs. So when they hear, “Time to move out!” for their next mission, it can often mean move-out time for the service member living in an off-installation apartment. Service members have some special […]
Geo Bachelor: Pros & Cons When Considering Living Apart
Introduction For military families, getting Permanent Change of Station orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions: excitement, worry, relief, fear, hope, resignation and many others. Sometimes all in one day! And while a lot of these families adjust quickly and make any new city feel like home, for others, the inevitable uprooting […]
OCONUS PCS Move: An In-Depth Guide & 15 Expert Tips (2021 Edition)
Introduction Cheers! Prost! Salud! Kanpai! You won an OCONUS in the DOD’s PCS lottery. OCONUS PCS! What exciting news! You’re going globe-trotting and maybe even adding a dash of international flavor to your life. Sure, you are about to get very busy with purging, planning and packing. And there is no doubt that moving away […]
What is Your PCS Weight Allowance for 2021? In-Depth Guide & 11 Tips.
Introduction Spring is in the air, and that means peak PCS season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders, it is time to get moving. You want your household belongings in beach-body shape when they hit the scales. We’re here to help you trim down your move and get confident about meeting your […]
PCS Military Move: An In-Depth Guide & 15 Expert Tips (2021 Edition)
Introduction PCS military members are all about that relocation life. Everyone and everything in your household will be on the move soon after you get PCS orders. Sound stress-inducing? It is. But you can make it a lot better if you lean into your permanent change of station. Hype yourself up to get really into […]
Military Separation: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2021 Edition)
Introduction You did it! Your active-duty service is ending. You are nearing that fork in the road that leads you off-base or off-post to veteran life. Military separation can be like an epic road trip filled with turnpikes, rest stops and detours. A new home, new job and who knows what else may be on […]