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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Military Benefits: Insider Guide for Active Duty, Retirees, and Veterans
Introduction The United States Department of Defense strives to offer servicemembers an enticing benefits package and there are pages and pages of documentation about it. But, sometimes a quick take on a complex topic can help make info more digestible. These resources are designed to help you get a jumpstart on taking full advantage of […]
8 of the Best States for Military Retirees (2021 Edition)
Introduction Life in the United States armed forces is one of both proud service and personal sacrifice. Being stationed according to the nation’s needs and your skill set means you don’t always get your first choice of where to live, build your career or raise a family. But after separation from active military service, veterans […]
GI Bill Education Benefits: 4 Tips on Moving and Taking Online Classes
Introduction Few military benefits available to veterans and their families are as advantageous and easy to use as the GI Bill education benefits. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your post-military career with a degree or expand your horizons with some higher learning, it’s an amazing program. That said, the time commitment it takes to earn […]