MAY 24, 2019 - Are you ready to move? The peak Permanent Change of Station season is here, and more than 60,000 Soldiers, Family members and civilians across the Army will change locations between May 15 and Aug. 31. This peak season will also affect the surrounding areas, as more than 490 Soldiers and Family members assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division will begin their … [Read more...]
What To Do To Prepare For PCS
MARCH 5, 2019, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC - Upon receiving Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders there is a list of things that one must do before they’re able to leave, such as checking out of their unit. It’s easy to get consumed in everything that needs to be done at work, which can cause one to forget to make plans to move their personal belongings in their homes … [Read more...]
New Pentagon MWR Program Offers Sailors Leisure Travel Savings
FEBRUARY 27, 2019 - When Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Kayla Pomroy was considering taking leave to travel from Japan to be with family in Pennsylvania this past Christmas, she checked out a new website called AmericanForcesTravel.com. She had heard about American Forces Travel from a family member and was impressed the moment she logged in. “The … [Read more...]
What’s In A Deployment? It Depends Who You Ask
JANUARY 26, 2018, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait - After more than 17 years of U.S. troop involvement in the war in the Middle East, the word ‘deployment’ has become more common place than ever. So much so, that for most National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, the question isn’t if they will deploy, but when. Soldiers of the 35th Infantry Division, currently deployed in the Middle East, … [Read more...]
Disney Armed Forces Salute
Disney announced new military discounts for active duty U.S. military personnel in 2015 known as the Armed Forces Salute. These new military deals include special pricing on theme park tickets and accommodations. See below for the details. The Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, CA and is known by many as the "happiest place on earth". Active duty and retired U.S. … [Read more...]