At AHRN, we believe in continuous improvement to enhance your experience and provide you with exceptional support during your relocation journey. Over the past few months, our team has been working diligently to review our policies and practices, and we are delighted to announce that we are implementing several upgrades to elevate your AHRN experience. […]
Military Move
GI Bill for Spouse Use, Online Education, and More (2023 Edition)
Introduction Have you thought about gifting the GI Bill for spouse use? Did you even know that this was a possibility? There are a lot of options for military households when it comes to GI Bill use. You can gift it to spouses, children, or just use it for yourself. There are many rules and […]
What Makes a House a Home? 11 Tips for After Moving in (2023 Edition)
Introduction It’s that time again. You just got new orders, and you’re already packing your lives up for another move across the country. When you’re moving so often, it can be difficult to pay attention to what makes a house a home. Maybe you’ve got the “move” part of moving down-pat already, but what about […]
Moving With Pets: A Complete Guide for Furry Friends in a Military Move
Introduction Moving to a new installation can be tough enough when you’re not moving with pets. If you do throw a pet (or even multiple pets) in the mix, it becomes even more nerve-racking. If you’re someone who has never moved while owning pets, you may not even know where to start. Good thing you’re […]
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? (2022 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 (2022 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 2022 PCS Weight Allowance? In-Depth Guide & 6 Tips
Introduction Spring is in the air, and that means peak PCS season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders coming in soon, it’s time to get ahead of the moving process. Part of that is understanding what your current PCS weight allowance is and how that coincides with moving your entire household across […]