Military moves getting new Defense Department agency

The Personal Property Activity, which currently handles roughly 300,000 military relocations annually, is being transitioned into its own Defense Department agency. Army Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis, who commands the activity, indicated the new agency could launch by the end of 2026, potentially streamlining how service members and families manage their PCS moves.

The restructuring may change how military-connected households book movers, monitor shipments, submit claims, and access moving benefits. However, specifics about how the new agency will operate remain unclear until implementation details become available.