Written by Dawn M. Smith exclusively for Military Crashpad® Military families are often faced with difficult choices when it comes to a PCS with a pet, particularly overseas. They can either chose to ship their pet on their own dime and deal with the anxiety that comes with an airplane ride, or they can separate the family […]
No matter how temporary, there’s something about making a place feel like home; and when it comes to temporary military housing options, that’s no easy task. Military members and their families aren’t always aware of the resources available to them, which is why we want to make sure everyone knows why crash pads are […]
A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) can be a major stress on your family, but there are many resources to help make the process easier. When it comes to your accommodations, there are housing options you can find that are either right on your new base or close enough that transportation won’t be a big […]
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 […]