The Important Tips for PCS Pets (And Some Frequently Asked Questions Answered)

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Pets have a powerful impact on families because they offer unconditional love. But that impact is significantly amplified in military families and active service members. Pets in the military are popular due to the emotional support they can provide. For that reason, it’s natural to want to take your pet with you when the military relocates you to a new state or country. It’s even more important to do it as an active service member who deploys overseas…

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PCSing to Alaska? Here’s What You Need to Do to Prepare for the Move

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Uprooting the family to live a few months or years on a new base is nothing new for long-time active service members. The military relocates families and individuals all the time. But don’t think that the military’s experience in logistics makes this process much easier. You can run into the same problems as a civilian when PCSing to Alaska. Army relocations (as well as with other military branches) take time, are stressful, cost money, and can have various…

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Your Guide to Finding Great Long Distance Moving Companies

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If you’re planning to relocate over a long distance, moving van hire combined with a few willing friends isn’t going to cut it. Long distance moving requires coordination and more time than short-distance moving, which means you need to find appropriate long distance moving services. The question is how? With so many moving companies to choose from, how do you find movers that are capable of shipping your items to their destination safely and with minimal fuss? This…

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The Ultimate Guide to OCONUS Deployment

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If you joined the military to see foreign lands and absorb new cultures, the news that you’re being deployed overseas is amazing. You can’t wait to start this new chapter in your life and career. Yes, you’re going to have to deal with all of the stress that comes with packing up your belongings and moving to a new country. But this is the chance of a lifetime and you want to make the most out of it.…

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Army Household Goods Shipping Regulations You Should Know

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You’ve been assigned a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), which means you have to prepare to move home. Or, you’ve been assigned a duty that requires a temporary relocation. Either way, this is an exciting period because you have a chance to experience a new culture while on active deployment. Still, moving home is a complicated process at the best of times. And it’s made even more complicated when you have army household goods regulations to consider. You…

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