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Will troops get reimbursed for shipping pets overseas in PCS?
As pet transportation costs increase, this proposal would reimburse service members up to $4,000 for moving their furry family members to and from overseas
By Karen Jowers
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Behind the scenes of ‘Moving With the Military’ with Maria Reed
Army spouse Maria Reed, creator of “Moving With the Military,” shares her passion for the home makeover TV show and the story of her inspirational work with military families on this episode of The Spouse Angle.
Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry, officials warn
Firms in remote areas who rely on military business could shut down before the defense travel orders are lifted.
Moving associations seek federal relief after Defense Department PCS stop order
The International Association of Movers and the American Moving and Storage Association said “DoD’s Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) represent roughly 20% of all moves globally," with the halt order having “a massive impact on the future financial viability, and structural capacity of the household goods moving industry.” They are seeking over $186 million in relief.
By Dylan Gresik
Marine recovers father’s ashes, community pitches in to help after moving truck stolen
“San Antonio has helped me appreciate people more than I have before.”
By Jon Simkins
Army Human Resources Command’s online talent management system is a bust for military families
Military families deserve stability and transparency in the selection and move process, says the author of this commentary.
By Jennifer McDonald
SecDef enlists governors’ help on military spouse employment issue
SecDef urges states to limit overly burdensome requirements in transferring occupational licenses.
By Karen Jowers
Mold problems adding to military moving misery
Neither moving companies nor military families want to ship mold to their new home.
By Karen Jowers
Are you a military family? Make your voice heard through this survey.
Anonymous survey open until 11:59 p.m. June 21.
By Karen Jowers
Turning your PCS into a fresh start
Whether it’s your first or fifteenth, each PCS move comes with a new set of challenges, problems, and unexpected changes. In 2017, there were 430,000 PCS moves in Summer alone. Among those 430,000, there were sure to be last-minute movers, broken furniture, lost family treasures, and unexpected temporary accommodations. Despite all the ways things could go wrong though, you can minimize the unexpected.
New group wants to be strong voice for military kids’ education
New coalition to advise policymakers on how to give military children the education they need.
By Karen Jowers
Housing, relocation, access to health care are top concerns for military families in survey
The amount of time service members are away from family, and spouse employment, are among the top issues, again.
By Karen Jowers