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School Meal Account Balance Often Overlooked
Air Force News
CAMP FOSTER, Japan -- With a large number of military service members overseas in the Pacific choosing summer as the time to make their permanent change of station moves, one thing they sometimes overlook when clearing their base installations is their children's school meal account balance. School meals served at Army and Air Force locations in Korea and mainland Japan as well as all military installations in Okinawa are operated by the Army... more
Making a Military Move on a Budget
For military families, moving is a fact of life. While the final destination may be an opportunity for both professional and personal growth, getting there is half the battle. Since moving is both expensive and stressful, this leads to a perfect storm of circumstances that leads many to spend more than they need to. Whether this is your first move or your tenth, use these tips to keep your PCS (Permanent Change of Station) on budget. Get Rea... more
Tips for Shipping Valuable Items During PCS Moves
Air Force News
Even though the military has tons of resources to support you during a PCS, it’s important to take extra precautions to ensure your valuable items are reliably transported. There are a few steps you can take to protect your items from getting lost, stolen, or damaged. It takes extra energy, but if you follow these steps you can rest assured that your valuables will be well protected. HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Through valuable feedback... more
Are You Ready for PCS Season?
Air Force News
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Permanent Change of Station season is almost upon us, and with such an exciting time in a military family's life, it is good to start preparing ahead of time. All military members receiving orders overseas will have to accomplish a Family Member Relocation Clearance, which medically clears all family members traveling to an overseas location. For families involved with the Exceptional Family Member Program, a... more
Handling PCS Claims During and After a Move
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Pre-move tips for handling PCS claims During the Move When the packers arrive to pick-up your household goods, you should be ready for them. You should have already decided what items you want the movers to pack and what items you will hand-carry to your new assignment. It is critical to lock items you plan to hand-carry in a separate room or in your car, where they are not accessible to the movers. It is best to hand-carry small, valuable ... more
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