If you’ve never lived in the Pacific Northwest, you may be scrambling to find out as much information as possible about serving at Naval Station (NAS) Everett. Although you may be going through a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) from one U.S. base to the next, moving to an entirely different area can be disorienting. […]
Military Move
Before You Move In PCS Moving Checklist
Deep cleaning, window coverings and a fresh coat of paint are necessary to add to your PCS moving checklist. In addition to preparing your old home for the big move-out, it’s essential for you to cover some basics in your new home before you move in. If you don’t do anything else, ensuring that your […]
Shipping Your Vehicle for a CONUS Military Move
Juggling the needs of pets and kids while organizing household goods and multiple cars before PCSing to your next installation can be very overwhelming. Once you begin planning your military move, you may discover it isn’t practical to drive two (or more) cars several hours to their new home. Even military families with one vehicle […]
NAS Corpus Christi – What You Need To Know
Alongside San Antonio, Corpus Christi is a Texas city with its own unique charm and living conditions. Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi contributes to a prominent military community, while the city’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico provides a distinct coastal influence on its culture and lifestyle. While there’s no doubt that service members […]
NAS Whiting Field — What You Need To Know
Also referred to as Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, this base is recognized for training and producing thousands of talented pilots each year. As one of the busiest Naval Air Stations in the Department of Defense (DoD), NAS Whiting Field is home to Training Air Wing Five, and it successfully trains more than 1,200 […]
PCSing To Germany — Selling or Transporting Your Car Overseas
Getting PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) can be very exciting yet overwhelming. A part of your PCS moving checklist when going abroad may be what to do with your vehicle. You may wonder if it’s best to bring it with you and complete the steps needed to […]
Seoul Air Base — A Guide to Living Around K16 Korea
Also known as “K16”, the Seoul Air Base is one of the farthest places a military member can PCS to from the United States. It is considered one of the most culturally distinct areas a service member can experience during their military career. With these facts in mind, it is understandable why many who are […]
6 Military Moving Tips: Packing for an Organized Move
Nothing will add to the stress of a PCS military move like a disorganized approach. While most people know how to efficiently pack and strategize how those items are loaded into the moving truck, many do not consider how to unpack. Sure, an organized move starts with boxing up your items and scheduling a moving […]
Germany Military Housing for the Wiesbaden Area
When it comes to an OCONUS (outside of the Continental United States) move to Germany, there are so many more moving parts than even a move across the country. Going through an overseas Permanent Change of Station (PCS) requires finding military housing in Germany, which can be a challenge in itself. This may be another […]
Prepare for the Cost of Your PCS with a Solid Moving Budget
Get a head start on making your permanent change of station (PCS) move as seamless and stress-free as possible with a solid PCS budget. Planning ahead for move-related expenses will help you keep track of costs that the military may reimburse you for. In addition, a budget will help you ensure that the expenses you […]