In our new series "PCS Pit Stops," we share suggested routes and pit stops from our personal PCS trips. First up, the ultimate cross-country venture: Bangor, WA to Kings Bay, GA! PCSing from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast shoreline can be quite the challenge as you are traveling over 3,000 miles. However, the drive [...]
When you first receive orders, it can be so overwhelming. You're telling me our family has to move cross-country in four months? No matter how many times you'ved PCS'd, it doesn't get easier. But through every move, take your lessons learned and you'll feel more confident for next time. My family is about to PCS [...]
With summer around the corner, you may be preparing for a PCS move or a family road trip. From coordinating the entire itinerary to packing the car full, we all could use a little help to ease the stress of traveling. To make your journey easier, here are five apps to consider for your next [...]
What do all PCS moves have in common? There is more than one right answer…but I think we can all agree they are STRESSFUL. There’s nothing quite like waiting for months to receive hard orders to suddenly be told by your detailer, “so I know you had verbals to Bangor, but you’re actually needed in [...]
Preparing for a move can be daunting, whether it’s down the street, a few states away, across the country, or out of the country! Besides the practical part of actually moving your stuff and getting life set up in a new town, did you know that PCS (permanent change of station) entitles you to certain [...]
Moving is hard enough, now add pregnancy. I have had the pleasure of PCS'ing in the first trimester of my first pregnancy and the third trimester of my second pregnancy. Both were quite a journey for different reasons. Here are a few recommendations I have for anyone heading into the same experience: Ask for help! [...]
Do you have an overseas PCS coming up? As you begin planning for your pack-out, be sure to take advantage of your Unaccompanied Baggage (UB) allotment! This express shipment can be a life-saver at your new duty station while you wait for the rest of your household goods to show up! Depending on where you [...]
Do an inventory of your pantry... months in advance I was so focused on purging clothes and other household items, I completely overlooked our pantry. If I could go back in time, I would have done an inventory three, maybe even six months in advance. Also limit your Costco, Sam's Club or BJ runs. Do [...]
So you made it to your new duty station! You have packed your life up, drove or flown hundreds or thousands of miles, unpacked… and something is broken or missing. Where do you start? Document Everything. Before your PCS be sure to take pictures of everything, and scan receipts of high value items. Be sure [...]
