Summing Up the Costs of Living Abroad
One of the most difficult aspects of relocating overseas may be making the financial transition. It could take weeks to settle into a budget that supports your way of life, especially if babbling o... more.
The Finer Points of Moving Overseas, Part I
Congratulations! You just found out that your next duty station will take you and your family far, far away to foreign places others only dream of visiting. Whether Europe or Asia awaits you, life ...
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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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The Best Cities for Military Families
There are a lot of "hot spots" in the housing market, but filtering them for military families can prove challenging. Military families move often, so house hunting after receiving permanent change... more.
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Our PCS in the Tornado
As my husband and I raced across I-40 East in Oklahoma City, blackened skies trailed behind us and severe wind gusts engulfed us. The tornado was definitely coming. Winds picked up our loaded SUV and move it across two lanes like a leaf-blower lifts dust. A few miles later, a car caught fire in front ... Continue Reading
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