Spring is in the air, and that means peak Permanent Change of Station (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 […]
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4 PCS Entitlements You Should Know About in 2023
Moving to a new home every few years is an exciting yet stressful part of being in the military. Understanding your PCS entitlements will make this chaotic time a bit more tolerable as you embark on your next great adventure. From purchasing packing supplies and protecting your personal goods to paying for a moving company […]
PCS Military Move in 2023: Complete PCS Guide with Tips
Permanent Change of station (PCS) military members are all about that relocation life. With PCSing, everyone and everything in your household will be on the move soon after you get PCS orders. While this can definitely be stress-inducing, you can make it a lot better if you lean into your permanent change of station and […]
The PCS Prohibited List: What Will Military Movers Not Pack?
One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods to the government-contracted commercial carriers! That’s right, as you PCS time and time again, you can choose to sit back while the professionals pack, load and unload your possessions. All too often, though, the end of a […]
Enhancing Your AHRN Experience: Exciting Upgrades and Protecting Against Scammers
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Multi Purpose Rooms: 3 Ways to Organize Spaces Due to COVID-19
Introduction Our homes, whether we’ve lived in them for decades or just a few years between PCS moves, are unquestionably among the most vital spaces in our lives. And with the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic the importance of the houses, condos, or apartments we occupy with our loved ones has never been more […]
Shopkick Your Next PCS Move into High Gear
Setting aside all the physical and mental stresses of moving (which is no easy task, because there are more than enough of those), the process is always an expensive one. Even with all the swell and helpful benefits, advances, and reimbursements available to those moving on PCS orders, expenses add up. Many of them outside […]