DOD terminates troubled HomeSafe contract for military moves
The Pentagon terminated the Global Household Goods Contract with HomeSafe Alliance, citing its inability to carry out military moves.
By Karen Jowers
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Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
The Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.
By Karen Jowers
Cruise ship passengers to be quarantined at military bases in 3 states; US Army stops troops moving to and from South Korea, Italy for new assignments
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says American passengers of the Grand Princess cruise ship will be taken to military bases in California, Texas and Georgia to be tested for the COVID-19 virus and for a 14-day quarantine.
1 in 5 domestic DoD household goods shipments had damages in 2018
A $1 trillion claim for damages during a PCS move?
By Karen Jowers
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
Soldiers can now get advances on this PCS allowance
Housing, PCS experts answer questions from families.
By Karen Jowers
Planning to Move This Summer? How a VA Loan Works for You
But if you’ve done the math, you may think you can’t afford a home. The median home value in the United States is $217,600, and prices can go much higher depending on where you’re buying. Fortunately, veterans have a way to avoid the high costs of getting into a home with a Veteran Affairs loan.
Why your move may be even worse than usual during this busy PCS season
Companies have had trouble booking service members' household goods shipments.
By Karen Jowers
Why the Portable Certification of Spouses Act would increase employment success for military spouses when they PCS
Military spouses in licensed professions need not sacrifice their careers just because their spouse received a permanent change of station, this writer says.
By Stuart Parker