You have your TDY orders, and you’re trying to figure out what to pack. You don’t get to lay your head on your own pillow and don’t have access to your ever-growing guitar collection, but there’s no reason you can’t be comfortable and entertained on your next TDY trip. Here are six things to toss […]
Whether it’s your golf clubs languishing in a crate during your latest PCS or your camping gear collecting dust in the garage while you’re TDY, there’s nothing worse than being somewhere without the necessary equipment to enjoy whatever location the military takes you. Sure, you can rent the best gear that 1994 has to offer […]
Will you live on base… or off? That’s one of the first questions military members and their families must answer when making a PCS move to a new duty station. And while the length of housing waiting lists shows that living on base continues to be a popular option for military families, many factors go […]
During my husband’s long Air Force career, our family lived in 18 different homes, overseas and stateside, both in military housing and off base. Although I felt myself to be quite the pro at making a PCS move by the time he was approaching retirement, I still was often surprised to learn about resources and […]
Do you find yourself worry packing months before your official PCS date? I know I tend to immediately start placing items I can live without safely in our large tubs and disposing of the unnecessary clutter that the last two to three years have, without a doubt, provided. There is a true art to moving. […]
Returning to school after a summer of fun presents a challenge for any child. For military kids starting at a new school in a new duty station after a summer PCS, the stresses of back-to-school season are even more pronounced. The prospect of navigating new buildings, building new relationships, and acclimating to unfamiliar surroundings – […]
Traveling to a new city is an exciting experience. Most likely, you’ll want maximum time to explore sites and attractions while minimizing the time spent in a car hassling with traffic. If you’re like us and are longing to get the adventure started right away, here are our top suggestions for 5 of the BEST […]
While traveling, most people do not have a clear snapshot of how many people they actually come into contact with. Traveling means coming into contact with hundreds of thousands of people a day via direct and indirect contact. While typical hygiene is super important, stepping up your travel hygiene can mean the difference between a […]
If you associate a business trip with “busy and boring” then you’ve likely been doing it all wrong. Business trips are the perfect opportunity to explore a new city and gain some pretty meaningful experiences in a short amount of time. If you’re heading on a business trip and want to explore on a time […]
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