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Naval Base San Diego Guide

Naval Base San Diego is the home port of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet. The base is home to more than 50 Navy ships and hosts visiting ships and more than 200 “tenant” commands. Find information for base contacts, schools, housing, and PCS’ing to the area.

Temporary Lodging Allowance

What You Should Know About Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)

Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) for when you PCS OCONUS If you have orders to PCS to an OCONUS location, you may be wondering about what types of entitlements you will receive. OCONUS includes any overseas location as well as Alaska and Hawaii. One of the most common OCONUS entitlements is TLA or Temporary Lodging Allowance…. Read more »

Saving Money During PCS Season

Tips for Saving Money During PCS Season

If you are preparing for a permanent change of station move, there are ways to save money. Some may require a bit of advance planning; others are typical resources people use when PCSing overseas or stateside. Temporary Lodging Military members typically have to find housing in the new location when PCSing. Some who lack experience… Read more »

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What You Need to Know About a PPM PCS

Here is what you need to know about a Personally Procured Move (PPM) When you get those PCS orders, if you are moving CONUS to CONUS, you will be able to decide between doing a full military PCS or a full or partial PPM PCS.  With a full military move, you set up a time… Read more »

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PCSing? How the Relocation Assistance Program Can Help

Use the Relocation Assistance Program to Help Ease the PCS Stress If you are getting ready for your next PCS, you may be feeling the pressure of what is to come. Military moves can be stressful and require a lot of patience. There are a lot of steps to get through and to check off… Read more »

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PCSing With an Established Business

When you have to move your established business for a PCS As a military spouse small business owner, you are thankful you can take your business with you when you move. However, when those PCS orders come, you can feel a bit of a panic. How will you move the business? What if you are… Read more »

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PCS Friendly Business Ideas

Looking For a New Business Idea that You Can Easily Take with You During Military Life? As a military spouse, you want to be able to have your own career. This can be complicated with frequent moves, and just the uncertainty of military life. One option is to run your own business. Here are a… Read more »