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COVID-19: The Impact on Travel Restrictions and PCS’ing

By Katelyn Nixon Mar 19, 2020Moving

Things are changing fast in the military world. New information pours in daily and it seems every day there are new restrictions or updates about the coronavirus. Many military families have been …

What to Do First When You Receive Overseas Orders

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 30, 2019Moving

If you just received orders overseas, congratulations! You are in for a unique experience and memories that will last a lifetime. But before you get caught up in dreams of clear beaches …

When the Dust Settles

By Kelly Bojan Sep 5, 2019Moving

Ahh, PCS season. There are so many moving parts to a PCS and such a sense of relief when it’s finally complete. Truthfully, even after the boxes are unpacked and the furniture …

Young couple packing and checking stuff by using checklist before moving to new residence.

Adjusting After a PCS Means Unpacking More Than Boxes

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 4, 2019Military Life Moving

How long does it take to get settled at a new duty station? Does it happen when the last box is unpacked, when the pictures are hung, or when you can finally …

A military spouse stands in the moving truck.

Facing the Emotional Impact of PCS

By Kelly Bojan Apr 10, 2019Moving

When it is time to move on to your next station, it’s normal to have a lot of emotions associated with your upcoming move. Uprooting yourself, saying goodbye to friends, and navigating …

young woman standing and looking out a window

It’s Okay to Mourn a Past Duty Station

By Lizann Lightfoot Mar 12, 2019Moving

Last summer, our family completed our fifth PCS move. Each move was different and came with its own challenges. But, after all these years, I have noticed every move has one thing …

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COVID-19: The Impact on Travel Restrictions and PCS’ing