MAY 9, 2022 - As of May 2022, the Joint Travel Regulation for servicemembers was updated to exclude the weight of gun safes from the total weight allowance of household goods in a permanent change of station. As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident … [Read more...]
Plan Ahead for PCS Season with Military OneSource
APRIL 8, 2022 – A permanent change of station can be overwhelming for Soldiers and their Families, but Military OneSource has all the free resources they may need to overcome the challenges associated with moving. Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded program that provides an informational and support hub for military communities at … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Smooth PCS With Your Pets
MARCH 11, 2022 — A permanent change of station move is stressful as it is, but moving with your pet can add an extra layer of stress unless you are well prepared. Public Health Command Europe Veterinarians have some tips to help make moving your furry companion as easy as possible. “As soon as you know your travel details, contact your local veterinary treatment facility to … [Read more...]
PCS & Military Moves Relocates to Military OneSource
OCTOBER 28, 2021 - The Department of Defense recently launched a new landing page on MilitaryOneSource.mil designed to serve as a replacement for its previous information hub, Move.mil. The new page, PCS & Military Moves, features all the resources and assistance a moving customer might need for their entire relocation experience, saving time and making it easier to access … [Read more...]
Military Travel Benefits for Veterans
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 - Your time in the service can still benefit you after you have left the military. In addition to qualifying for discounts on flights through providers such as United Airlines, disabled veterans may also take advantage of Space-A, the Space-Available flights that serves active-duty military and their family members. Flying Space-A Space-A flights are … [Read more...]