PCS Season: A Simple Checklist for Moving with Pets
Moving can be a stressful experience, not just for humans but also for our furry friends. The drastic environmental change makes pets anxious and unsettled during moves. However, with careful planning and the right strategies, you can help make the transition smoother for your pets. This article provides a step-by-step guide to ensure a stress-free […]
The Art of Hiring Movers: 7-Step Guide to a Seamless Move
Hiring professional movers can transform a stressful, labor-intensive move into a smooth and efficient experience. However, hiring the right team is essential to ensure your moving day goes off without a hitch. When preparing for a cross-country move for a PCS or TDY, the last thing you want to worry about is how you will […]
How to Use Storage Units for Your Cross-Country Move
Embarking on a cross-country move can be an exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experience. A crucial part of this journey often overlooked is the role storage units can play. By understanding how to utilize storage units effectively, you can significantly streamline your cross-country move, making it less stressful and more efficient. Why Use a Storage Unit? Moving […]
Written by Dawn M. Smith exclusively for Military Crashpad®® Securing new housing and temporary lodging are some of the biggest headaches of PCS prep. Military Crashpad®® has you covered for parts of your journey, but this must-read list of resources can help ease all of the pain with reviews to discounts. It’s all here to help military […]
Lt Johnny Cruz Buckingham had just received orders to Altus AFB to train to become an aerial refueling pilot in the KC-135. The training program was supposed to last five months before he would move on to his permanent assignment at Fairchild AFB in Spokane, WA. Rather than staying in On-Base Lodging (a basic hotel […]
If you are active duty military, chances are you’re already accustomed to frequently moving. In this article, you can find some of the most common things military tenants are looking for when relocating to a new home after getting orders to PCS. Proximity to the Base Proximity to your base of operations is a […]
Think BIG. Like, Texas BIG. Like, Thomas Jefferson’s invention of the swivel chair. The Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. Think BIG like the internet, the iPhone, and Facebook. These are all U.S. and/or military made inventions shaping the way the modern world has evolved and that help […]
There’s Already A Market For This Your dog needs attention! It’s been said that you can leave a litter box plus a food/water tray for a cat and they’ll be fine. Cats are low maintenance and can survive on their own without causing damage for long periods of time. They have a high quotient […]
If you’re one of the lucky military members relocating to Randolph Air Force Base then you’ll certainly need some help regarding relocation and moving your family with you. Luckily enough, there are plenty of options available in the area. However, you will need to carefully weigh all of the pros and cons of every possible […]
In the military, PCS stands for Permanent Change of Station, and if you’re a family man in the military, this can be quite the ordeal. You’ve got to move all the way across the country, in some cases; and across the world in others. You’re lucky if you end up moving somewhere within a day’s […]
An Option Above Civilian Solutions If you’re in a military family, then you know what it’s like to be shuffled around the country like an ace in a deck of cards. You may start off at Camp Pendleton in San Diego and end up in some boot camp up near Chicago with freezing wind blowing […]
A crash pad is exactly what it sounds like: a place for people to crash. Crash Pads are widely known for being a furnished apartment or house used by airline crews for temporary lodging between flights. Airline crash pads have a constant flux of tenants and some join the crash pad to spend a night […]
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