As shutdown affected military moves, task force helped resolve issues
"I'm trying to be the one belly button for people who are frustrated, to help them out," said the commander of the PCS Joint Task Force.
By Karen Jowers
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Army NCO working group focusing on frequency of moves at large bases
An Army working group is looking at whether some soldiers at large installations and in certain MOSs ought to be able to stay longer at the installation.
By Karen Jowers
Defense leaders mull changes to overseas base policies to help military spouses find jobs
Service officials launched a new effort Monday to consider rule changes to help more spouses stationed overseas work from home or land new jobs.
How a new plan aims to keep military spouses working
Supporters say the changes could blunt the effects of frequent moves on spouses' employment challenges.
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.
Marine Corps plan to relocate from Okinawa to Guam needs a review, commandant says
The redistribution of Marines from Okinawa across the Pacific will ultimately include 5,000 Marines in Guam.
By Todd South
Learn the top cities for servicemembers to retire
The United States has no shortage of amazing cities, but which ones are the best for veterans? Navy Federal Credit Union decided to find out. In 2018, they commissioned a study that looked at veterans’ income, unemployment rates and proximity to VA hospitals and military bases. They coupled those results with quality-of-life measures such as cost of living, the local economy and access to health resources and colleges. The results are in! According to the study, the following cities scored the highest for both veterans and quality of life.
How to execute a military move: Top 10 rules to get a PCS done
This retired Marine Corps officer offers 10 rules to follow for your next PCS move.
By Matthew Reiley
Here are 4 things DoD is doing to make your military move better this year
For starters: more inspections, earlier PCS orders
By Karen Jowers
Don’t let the military moving process end up in the same situation as privatized housing, senators warn
Listen to military families, senators tell U.S. TRANSCOM commander.
By Karen Jowers
Making a PCS move from overseas? Your Social Security number and other personal data might be at risk
As troops are making international moves, they may not be aware that their personally identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers, is on the move, too.
By Karen Jowers
Families push senior Army leaders for answers about holding moving companies accountable
Leaders are asking questions, too, about this year's PCS moves.
By Karen Jowers