As we count down to the height of PCS season, military service members and their families around the world are preparing to pack up and move to their new installation. With that comes the often dreaded but sometimes financially beneficial move-out inspection. For someone who moves from one military rental to another often, the ability […]
PCS Tips
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Moving Apps to Make Your Military PCS Move More Convenient
The weeks leading up to a PCS move are full of decisions, paperwork and long to-do lists. With everything going on during this time, it is all too easy for items to become lost or errands forgotten! Nowadays, with our ever-present phones and tablets, we have the opportunity to give ourselves a powerful tool when […]
PCSing to Korea? Home-Hunting Tips for Those Moving to South Korea
Whether you are PCSing to Korea unaccompanied or moving with your military family, apartment hunting in South Korea is very different than it is in America. From the way Korean homes are set up to the way you discover what homes are even available, the process of securing a home is quite an adventure in […]
So You’re Moving To Italy? Prepare With Our PCS Italy Guide
Whether you are moving near the Aviano Air Force Base in northern Italy or more south to the NSA Naples Navy Base, you’ll want to ensure your PCS to Italy is well-planned and organized. Compared to CONUS moves, OCONUS (outside of the continental United States) moves have more processes and steps to follow from the […]
Ensure a Smooth PCS Move with a Home Inventory Checklist
It can be tough to wrap your mind around what needs to be accounted for before, during and after your move. Add the complexities that come with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), and your move just doubled in complication and logistical challenges. Utilizing checklists to help you manage your move is a great way […]