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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
Military families lose about $5,000 out of pocket for each PCS move, survey finds
Moving, housing, finances are issues that affect all parts of military life.
By Karen Jowers
This $7.2 billion contract will help fix problems moving service members’ household goods, officials say
The new program starts in February, 2021. Will it solve troops' problems with moves?
By Karen Jowers
Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry, officials warn
Firms in remote areas who rely on military business could shut down before the defense travel orders are lifted.
Moving associations seek federal relief after Defense Department PCS stop order
The International Association of Movers and the American Moving and Storage Association said “DoD’s Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) represent roughly 20% of all moves globally," with the halt order having “a massive impact on the future financial viability, and structural capacity of the household goods moving industry.” They are seeking over $186 million in relief.
By Dylan Gresik
Marine recovers father’s ashes, community pitches in to help after moving truck stolen
“San Antonio has helped me appreciate people more than I have before.”
By Jon Simkins
Army Human Resources Command’s online talent management system is a bust for military families
Military families deserve stability and transparency in the selection and move process, says the author of this commentary.
By Jennifer McDonald
Large chunk of border wall funding diverted from Air Force, Marine projects in Guam
About 7 percent of the funds for the $3.6 billion wall are being diverted from eight projects in the U.S. territory, a key spot in the U.S. military’s efforts to deter North Korea and counter China’s growing military.
SecDef enlists governors’ help on military spouse employment issue
SecDef urges states to limit overly burdensome requirements in transferring occupational licenses.
By Karen Jowers
Mold problems adding to military moving misery
Neither moving companies nor military families want to ship mold to their new home.
By Karen Jowers
Are you a military family? Make your voice heard through this survey.
Anonymous survey open until 11:59 p.m. June 21.
By Karen Jowers