Article update 12/26/2024: U.S. TRANSCOM, which oversees PCS moves for the DoD, hired HomeSafe Alliance as the sole contractor for PCS moves. A transition from the legacy PCS move system into the new contract has been underway for some time but at press time not all PCS moves are handled by HomeSafe Alliance. Depending on… Read more »
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PCS Pay Entitlements In the United States Armed Forces, a permanent change of station (PCS) is basically a “reassignment” to a new base. Technically, it’s the assignment, detail, or transfer of a member or unit to a different duty station under official orders defining it as such. When making such a move, there are expenses… Read more »
Less Obvious But Still Essential Overseas PCS Tips There is a lot of advice out there on what to pack and how to prepare for your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) overseas. Starting with deciding what to ship across the world and what to keep back, and ending with your final check list the night… Read more »
OCONUS Move: Some Helpful Tips Some of the moves that families experience are within the same state or just a few hundred miles away. For other service members, the move could be across the United States or outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS). Knowing what to expect and how to prepare is a game changer in… Read more »
Deciding where you want to move is one of the many decisions made when planning your transition out of the military. After being told where to move from duty station to duty station, you now have the choice of where you want to move and there may be many places that come to mind. In order to help with your search, we’ve made a list of the top 10 states that we find are the best for veterans.
Update 4/8/2024: The DoD awarded a PCS contract to HomeSafe Alliance, which began managing PCS moves for stateside military members in 2024. What follows is preserved here for archival purposes. Big Changes Ahead for Next Year’s PCS Moves LATEST UPDATE: USTRANSCOM Revokes Contract On April 30, 2020, the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) announced the award… Read more »
As of Oct 2019, the Army has changed how they handle Dislocation Allowance (DLA). The DLA is to partially reimburse expenses from relocating.
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act allows each service branch to reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for relicensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves that cross U.S. state lines – to include OCONUS to stateside moves. Military Spouses Will Now Be Reimbursed For Licensing and Certification Fees Due to PCS Marine Corps,… Read more »
Tips For Military Families Set to PCS Summer means PCS season for military families. While you might not be moving this year, you probably know plenty of people who are, and your own PCS could be coming up soon too. PCSing can be a stressful time. You have to move your home, your kids,… Read more »