A PCS Move Is a Fresh Start—Here’s How You Can Make the Most of It

A PCS Move Is a Fresh Start—Here’s How You Can Make the Most of It

Each year, more than 400,000 Active Duty Servicemembers receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.

Pentagon Orders Relief For Military Families Constantly On The Move

by Wallace White at CDN - WASHINGTON — The Pentagon charged the armed services to draw up plans to reduce the frequency of service-related moving for military families, according to a memo released Wednesday. Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jay Hurst III ordered all military services to provide an implementation plan within 120 days to reduce permanent changes … Click to read the rest HERE-> Pentagon Orders Relief Fo…

Pentagon eyes 50% reduction in permanent changes of station as military families brace for moving high season

Just ahead of summer, the high season when military families are packing up for another round of having to relocate, known as permanent change of station (PCS) moves, the Pentagon is now signaling a dramatic shift in policy that could reshape military life for years to come.The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released a memo ordering all military branches to update their PCS policies in an effort to slash relocation spending by half by fisc…

The Pentagon wants troops to change duty stations less often

The Pentagon is asking the services to come up with plans that would limit the number of moves that military families make every few years, officials announced. The Department of Defense is asking the military services to determine which permanent changes of station are lower priority and would help families “seeking greater geographic stability” and provide “efficiencies” for cost cutting, according to a memo released Wednesday by Jay Hurst, wh…

Military Moves Made Simple with TN Realtors®

Each time military families have to make a move, the situations are always different and unique. Unlike typical moves, these often involve short notices with strict timelines, placing the families in stressful situations to act fast for new homes, schools, and communities. Here are some common obstacles military families face during relocations, with actionable tips from TN Realtors®, an organization experienced in handling the distinct needs of…

Army makes new adjustments to retention rules amid high demand for reenlistment

WASHINGTON — Amid the continued high demand for reenlistment, the U.S. Army announced two updates to its retention policies to improve retention forecasting while ensuring Soldiers have sufficient time and guidance to make informed decisions about reenlistment.