U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone Editor’s Note: This article was originally featured on PCS grades. The summer months bring vacations and time off from school for kids. But military kids often have other things happening over the summer months such as saying goodbye to friends or moving across the country (or […]
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10 Things You Can Do While Waiting on a Delayed PCS

You received your orders and are ready to PCS. But, unexpectedly, you receive word that your move is delayed. Maybe you know for how long, or perhaps not. Many military families are facing delays in their PCS as we are facing the COVID-19 pandemic. These families are in limbo. Some have already packed out, items […]
How Military Families Can Make Traveling with Pets Easier

Important tips for military families who are traveling with pets.
How to Prepare for an Overseas PCS

Here is the dirty little secret about OCONUS relocation: It’s the most stressful, most time-consuming, and most memorable PCS your family will ever encounter. The rare Armed Forces gift of an OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) duty assignment morphs the standard moving day jitters into a process of antacid-popping anxiety. But once you conquer […]
Turning Your PCS Into a Vacation

Should You Make Your PCS Road Trip into A Vacation? PCSing can be an adventure, but it is also quite an undertaking. Last summer my husband and I decided to make our family (2 boys (2 and 5) plus our cat) PCS road trip from California to Virginia more exciting by adding a few extra […]
Holding On To Items When You PCS

Should You Sell Your Out of Season Gear When PCSing? What have you held onto for far too long, even though you can’t use it at your current duty station? Living in Georgia, I have a box of snow gear — coveralls, coats, scarves, and gloves — and it’s all tucked away in the attic. […]
Tips For Making PCSs Easier On Your Furry Family Members

How many moves have you made with your pets in tow? It’s not easy to move houses, especially when you’re dealing with a long-distance move. Add in pets, and you’ll soon be looking for simple ways to keep them safe and entertained during this long journey to your new home. When making your next move […]
Early Preparations for PCS

It’s only the beginning of the year, but PCS seasoning is looming over us all. We are anxiously awaiting orders to see where our new home will be. Our fingers are poised over our keyboards so we can start that research process as soon as we get the official word from our spouse. PCS time […]