PCS Season: What is Command Sponsorship for Overseas Tours?
Command sponsorship can provide many benefits for military families who are relocating overseas. Learn what it is and how it works. Learn more.
Military Life
Prepare For Your First PCS Move
Prepare For Your First-Time Permanent Change of Station Move (PCS) While there may be an exception or two along the way, typically every military member will experience a permanent change of station move or PCS. This part of military life can feel overwhelming the first time, but fortunately, you are not alone, and there is… Read more »
PCS Moves: Shipping a Privately Owned Vehicle Overseas
Shipping a privately owned vehicle overseas can be tricky. Learn what steps to take to make sure your vehicle arrives safely and on time. Read more.
PCS Moves and Your Personal Property: Fact & Fiction
There are some things to learn and remember about a PCS move that can make all the difference. We separate fact from fiction for PCS moves. When planning your move, keep the following things in mind.
PCS Move Problems: When Your Household Goods Are Damaged
Moving can be stressful, especially when your household goods are damaged. Learn what steps to take if this happens during your PCS move. Read more.
Divorce and the Military: What You Need to Know
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially complicated when one or both spouses are in the military. Learn what you need to know to protect your rights and interests.
Military Scams to Avoid
If you are in the United States military or are a dependent or spouse of a currently serving military member, there are some scams that are aimed specifically at you. Many of these are variations of old con artist tricks, but some are a bit more unique, as we’ll see below. Types of Military Scams… Read more »
How Military Leave Works
Understand how military leave works and what benefits you are entitled to. Plan your leave with confidence. Learn more.
The Best Ways to Communicate for Military Families
Far from Friends and Family? Use These Apps to Stay Connected As military families, we are usually far from our families. We have friends that live all over the country and the world. We have to spend time apart from our spouse when the service member is deployed, away at training, or moving ahead of… Read more »
DIY Flag Burning Steps
Each year, between June (Flag Day) and July (Independence Day), many individuals and organizations hold ceremonies to properly dispose of the nation’s Colors. These ceremonies often result in the burning of an American Flag that has become worn through use and is no longer serviceable. Properly Disposing of Your Flag: DIY Flag Disposal To conduct… Read more »