Tips for a Smooth PCS Move
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Each year, about 225,000 Department of Defense and U.S. Coast Guard household good shipments are slated for movement during the summer months. These shipments compete ... more.
PCS: 10th Time's the Charm
Assuming the average PCS requires an average of 2.5 months of planning, packing, unpacking, and readjusting, I have worked more than 24 months of my adult life coordinating our family's moves over ...
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PCS - Moving
Defense Personal Property System (DPS): 10 Steps
What Is DPS? In an effort to make moving a little bit easier for you, the US Department of Defense (DoD) United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the Military Surface Deployment and D... more.
PCS - Home Buying
How Much House Can I Afford?
As you may have noticed, the airwaves are filled with bleak, sad stories of foreclosures and bankruptcies. It may seem hard to believe, but the national home price is off nearly 25 percent from its... more.
PCS - Selling
Five Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Market
The troubled housing market has made it very difficult for homeowners to sell their property. Some civilian homeowners have the option of taking their home off the market and waiting out the down... more.
PCS - Renting
Finding an Apartment to Rent Online
You can find almost anything online including apartments, which is a boon for you if you just received PCS orders. There are several resources that can help you look at an apartment online at your ... more.
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Securing Passports and Visas Before Your Overseas PCS
Civilian personnel, including dependents, require a passport. For official travel, DoD Directive requires you and your dependents to have a no-fee passport and a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) s... more.
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Military Pay Can Seem Wacky
One of the hardest things to understand about military pay is that while it is paid twice a month (usually), it is calculated on a monthly basis. Back in the dinosaur ages, military pay was paid one time per month. At the end of the month, the finance folks would calculate everything due for the [...]
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