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 issue.
One of the most important aspects of any military housing situation is often base proximity. While proximity may not be the top priority for some families, there are certainly positive aspects of living on a military base, or near one.
If you just received PCS orders, there must be a whirlwind of questions going on in your head right now. Let’s try and answer a few of them.
Are There Going To Be Amenities On Base?
In terms of family life, you can actually find some advantages on-base. For one, everything is very secure, meaning that you know your home and family are safe. The military communities on base are often very close-knit and neighbors tend to help each other out. Most bases have banks, ATMs, dry cleaners, childcare, vehicle repair and maintenance centers and other services available for easy access. Additionally, there are often medical facilities available nearby, such as urgent care centers, dental clinics, and hospitals.
For entertainment, the movie theaters are usually right on or around a base and there is a nearby commissary and base exchange as well. You’ll find gas stations right around the corner and restaurants are typically nearby. Often, if the area is big enough, you’ll also find dining and dancing facilities within a short driving distance.
In terms of spirituality, the military is diligent to keep chaplains available for many denominations. There are often youth centers which may also be faith-based.
That said, there’s a way to “have your cake and eat it too”, as the saying goes. One of the best ways to do this is through the use of Military Crashpad®® solutions, which is where we come in.
How To Find Furnished Temporary Housing Quickly
At Military Crashpad®®, we offer easy and comprehensive solutions. You can browse through our available locations with ease. Just visit the Military Crashpad®® web site (www.militarycrashpad.com) and follow the links to our locations. You’ll find a map of the United States, complete with a list of locations where our crash pads are available. All you have to do is click on the base, find the crash pad you like and get in touch with us!
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Looking At Your PCS Surprise From The Most Positive Perspective
A sudden PCS order may be inconvenient, but if your family is already acclimated to life on a military base, the truth is, the only big changes you’ll likely experience are:
- the move
- the new community you are now a part of
- and possibly a change in climate
Of those three things, you’ll likely have the most difficulty adjusting to a new community—or there could be no difficulty in that regard at all. Optimism is the key.
The circumstances you are dealing with are more or less severe based on your perception of them and the attitude which follows.
A PCS order can be an opportunity for adventure, new friends, and new experiences, or it can be a long and difficult experience full of stress for you and your family. If you really want to have the best experience, then you want to be optimistic and find the good in the situation. Luckily, when it comes to living near or on a military base, there are plenty of choices available which can make the experience much less stressful and comfortable for everyone!
