Preparing to PCS Overseas with the Army
Hi everyone, my name is Laurie, and I’m going to be your overseas guru. First, I have a confession: My husband and I are not overseas yet. However, I’m going…
19 Must Know Tips for an Army PCS Move
If you’re going to be an Army wife, you are going to be very good at packing your things and being able to set up a new house to feel…
Shipping Your Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) in the Army
You are generally eligible to ship one vehicle overseas with PCS orders to an OCONUS location. The shipping of one vehicle is done so at the expense of the government….
Army PCS Weight Allowances by Rank
When you are authorized shipment of household goods by the Army, you are only authorized a certain weight based on rank and if you are with or without dependents. Overages…
Military Clause in Your Lease
When you enter into a lease agreement, be sure your lease has a military clause in it. This clause differs from state to state but generally allows you to break…
Army Offers Full Value Replacement Coverage
In the past, when you were moved courtesy of the Army and something was lost or destroyed, you would only be reimbursed based on the depreciated value. For instance, if…
Army PCS Moving Basics
“We have orders!” Those may be the sweetest words you’ve ever heard if you’re at a duty station you hate. But if you’re fond of where you live, those words…
Checklist For After A PCS Move
Moving to a new Army post can be an overwhelming experience. There is so much to be done, not to mention adjusting to a new town, new Army unit and…
Organizing Army Paperwork
There’s a reason professional papers do not get counted against your weight allowance in a PCS move. I was amazed at the amount of paperwork that we accumulated in a…