JULY 16, 2021 - The Department of Defense announced today a policy change to the current shopping privileges on the American Forces Travel website. As directed by acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Virginia S. Penrod in a memo signed April 12, 2021, the department will extend online access to the website to honorably discharged veterans of the … [Read more...]
Army Offers Helpful PCS Resources as COVID-19 Creates Delays
JULY 13, 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has put strains on many aspects of normality around the world, and the large numbers of service members completing a permanent-change-of-station, or PCS, move this summer are seeing delays in household goods shipments due to private-sector shortages in labor, equipment and supplies. To alleviate as much of the uncertainty as possible, … [Read more...]
Here Are Some Helpful Tips For The Coming PCS Season
MAY 14, 2021 - As Soldiers, civilians and families gear up for the upcoming PCS season, the Army has streamlined processes and policies to enable a safe, convenient, predictable, and user-friendly move. Improvements to make this year’s moves easier include updates to the Army PCS Move App, increased reimbursements for personally procured moves (PPMs), more quality-assurance … [Read more...]
Plan Ahead When PCS Involves Family Pets
APRIL 26, 2021 - As permanent change of station, PCS, season begins, Soldiers with pets should plan ahead to make travel as smooth as possible – especially if the move is overseas. “It’s extremely important,” said Capt. Taylor Alton, a veterinarian at Fort Campbell Veterinary Clinic. “I think pets are part of the Family for most people.” Vicki Peters, operations assistant … [Read more...]
Transportation Officials Share What Soldiers Should Know About PCS Season
APRIL 20, 2021 – Every military move can encounter unique challenges. However, there’s a team of people whose prime focus is to help Families navigate those challenges, and alleviate stress when they have to watch all their belongings ride off on a truck. A large portion of permanent change of station moves consist of movers coming into Soldiers’ homes to pack and load … [Read more...]