Moving

Have a pending PCS move (aka permanent change of station move)? Need a PCS moving checklist? Then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you have a few months or a few weeks to prepare, this basic checklist of items will help you confidently transition to your new installation.

Whether you’ve just received your first PCS orders or your fifth, you know the stress of the process. No matter how much time you have to prepare, you’ll need to figure out how you want to move to your next installation as soon as possible. Yes, the military offers two primary options for moves: HHG (household goods moves) and PPM/DITY (personally procured moves/do-it-yourself). But there is a third option, too: the partial DITY move.

The life of service comes with its opportunities as well as challenges. One of the biggest challenges? Moving on a regular or semi-regular basis. We get it. So to help simplify the process a little, we created this military storage Q&A. Ask yourself these questions when approaching your next military moving adventure and considering your storage options.

The excitement of finding a new home can quickly dissipate once you realize you’re now officially under the gun to stage, list, and move out of your existing one. From the furniture to the flatware, it’s all got to go. But there’s no need to stress. We have moving and packing tips from top influencers that will help you pack like a pro.

Sure, moving somewhere new is exciting. You're anticipating a fresh start in a completely new environment. But at the same time, there are a lot of stressors that go along with the moving process, including packing up all your belongings and finding the proper way to, well, actually move. Especially if it happens to involve moving to another state and dealing with interstate moving costs. So here's our guide to help you navigate those cost stressors and get one step closer to that fresh start.