Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for an OCONUS PCS with a pet. If you’re traveling overseas with your family’s favorite furry, four-legged […]
PCS Tips
Shipping Your Vehicle CONUS
Juggling household goods, pets, kids and multiple cars on a cross country road trip to get to your next installation can be an overwhelming prospect. Take some of the stress out of your PCS by shipping your vehicle on a CONUS move! Choosing A Transporter 1. Know what you need There are a range of […]
Before You Move In To Do List
Deep cleaning, window coverings and a fresh coat of paint are all givens when moving into a new home. But what about the devices that will keep your family safe – from carbon monoxide detectors to first aid kits to safety latches on high windows? Here are six things you need to do before you […]
What To Expect With POV Shipment
The summer’s POV shipment saga continues as the DoD is forced to step in and help locate missing vehicles shipped by the beleaguered contractor. If your vehicle is in transit or will be shipped this fall, the DoD has released a new graphic to outline the current procedure. Over the four months since AHRN.com‘s initial […]
Housing in Wiesbaden Germany
A smooth OCONUS PCS often comes down to the details. AHRN.com has invited blogger Melissa Shaw, currently living in Germany, to share the details of housing in Wiesbaden! One of the most common questions I see asked online by families preparing to PCS to Wiesbaden is “What is housing like there?” USAG Wiesbaden, which services 17 […]
Your PCS Budget
Get a head start on a smooth PCS with AHRN.com’s PCS Budget. Planning ahead for move-related expenses will help to keep you on track and reduce the financial stress of a military move. Selling Your Home? If you plan on selling your current home, it is vital to prepare yourself financially as early as possible. You will […]
So You’re Moving To Italy? Prepare for Your Military Move!
The very first thing I did after we found out our orders were cut for Aviano, Italy—you know, after I stopped dancing around the living room like a fool, and picked my jaw off the ground—was start the house hunt. It was still about five months before we’d actually be out there, but everyone on […]
8 Things to Remember While Apartment Hunting in Korea
Introduction My little family and I moved to Seoul, South Korea, for my husband’s new assignment in December 2013. We were really excited for this opportunity but honestly had no idea what to expect. Not too long after we arrived in our new country, we had to start finding that perfect place to call home […]
4 Apps To Use During Your Military Move (PCS)
The weeks leading up to a PCS are full of decisions, paperwork, and long to-do lists. It is all too easy for things to be lost or forgotten. With our ever-present phones and tablets, we have the opportunity to give ourselves a powerful tool in PCS organization! Here are four apps to help your next […]