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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
The Air Force is ready to retire four E-8C Joint STARS jets in 2022
Airmen associated with the aircraft can switch to other jobs at Robins Air Force Base or transfer elsewhere.
Will ‘reception companies’ help the Army’s PCS woes? SMA thinks so
The Army is looking for new ways to ease the transition period for soldiers.
By Davis Winkie
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
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
As we move military families, we need to accelerate change or families lose
The outdated Joint Travel Regulation policy does not suit today’s realities, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
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
What’s going on with veteran’s Two Marines Moving company?
It seems that drivers in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area may no longer see the iconic Two Marines Moving trucks on the road anymore.
By Philip Athey
US tech at risk of falling behind, threatening our global interests
Foreign interests have been moving aggressively into American and global markets through platforms that collect and misuse user data and eschew privacy.
By James Stavridis and Frances Townsend
Troops’ weight allowances for household goods moves may increase by next summer
The services are looking at increases across the board, Army official says.
By Karen Jowers