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US military developing tech, concept to resupply Pacific troops
The government may require commercial planes and ships conducting military lift operations to carry technology that lets them navigate and communicate.
TRANSCOM: allegations ‘unsubstantiated,‘ awards $7.2B contract to privatize household goods moves
Moves taking place now are under the current system; moves under the new system will start in February, 2021.
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
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
TRANSCOM head pushes back against Air Force tanker retirements
The head of U.S. Transportation Command is pushing the Air Force to rethink some of its controversial plans to retire some of its older aerial refueling aircraft.
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
After last year’s brutal military PCS season, DoD looks to privatize the entire household goods process
Some efforts are underway to help in the short term for moves this summer, too.
By Karen Jowers
New in 2019: Will this year’s moving season be better than 2018?
Military officials trying to drive changes that will improve the movement of troops' household goods.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s why a ‘perfect storm’ may greet movers during this year’s peak PCS season
More truck-driver regulations. More civilian moves. Can your PCS trek keep pace?
By Karen Jowers