MAY 21, 2024 – As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move.
The Exchange’s online PCS headquarters has resources for every step of the move.
Military members and families can visit ShopMyExchange.com/PCS to:
- Download a PCS checklist, which covers the to-do’s from three months before the move right up to the day of arrival.
- Shop tax-free online for storage, luggage, vacuums, cleaning supplies, linens, dining and cookware, home security, furniture, office supplies and more.
- Visit the Mobile Center to shop for new cellphones and services.
- Set up TV and internet for your new home.
- Shop major appliances from The Home Depot tax-free and with free delivery within CONUS on orders more than $396.
- Purchase in-home assembly and installation services from top-rated professionals in CONUS including home maintenance, smart home and home entertainment setup, moving and more.
“PCS season can be a hectic,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The Exchange’s PCS headquarters offers quick and convenient resources to make the move simple, smooth and stress-free.”
PCSing military shoppers can save on their move through the Exchange:
- Use the MILITARY STAR® card’s Pay Your Way plans to make purchases at a reduced interest rate and with fixed monthly payments.
- View weekly sales flyers and sneak previews of upcoming sales at ShopMyExchange.com/savings-center/weekly-ads
- Receive military-exclusive pricing on car rentals with Avis and Sixt.
- Save 15% on storage solutions and 10% on moving services with PODS® Moving & Storage. (Conditions may apply.)
- Shop for a vehicle overseas with Military AutoSource using exclusive overseas military benefits.
Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians and military families can visit ShopMyExchange.com/PCS to view resources and manage their move.
For more information on the MILITARY STAR card, visit aafes.media/MilStarPA.
Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
Story by Marisa Conner
Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ