Latest "Moving" stories

Will troops get reimbursed for shipping pets overseas in PCS?

As pet transportation costs increase, this proposal would reimburse service members up to $4,000 for moving their furry family members to and from overseas

By Karen Jowers

5 months ago

Extra housing allowance for 200K troops: Here are more details about getting the money

About 200,000 service members could qualify for extra money in their Basic Allowance for Housing, starting Oct. 1, but they must apply for it.

By Karen Jowers

18 months ago

Relief societies step up with more than $200k for pet shipping costs

Relief societies are helping troops facing unexpected PCS costs, including thousands of dollars to transport their pets to and from overseas.

By Karen Jowers

20 months ago

Senior military leaders considering increasing household goods weight allowances for troops

The Army has also taken steps to improve this year's moving experience, such as giving more lead time for orders.

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

Airmen with child custody arrangements will now be stationed near their kids if possible

"We owe it to our teammates to make sure they have every opportunity to keep their family together whenever possible," Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Turning your PCS into a fresh start

Whether it’s your first or fifteenth, each PCS move comes with a new set of challenges, problems, and unexpected changes. In 2017, there were 430,000 PCS moves in Summer alone. Among those 430,000, there were sure to be last-minute movers, broken furniture, lost family treasures, and unexpected temporary accommodations. Despite all the ways things could go wrong though, you can minimize the unexpected.

4 years ago