Housing

Welcome to NAS Pensacola! Your Guide to Housing, Base Access, and More

Complete newcomer's guide to Naval Air Station Pensacola, the cradle of naval aviation and home of the Blue Angels. Learn about base access through the Visitor...

Welcome to Camp Lejeune! Everything You Need to Know About Your New Duty Station

Complete newcomer's guide to Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Covers base entry procedures through Wilson Gate, DEERS check-in,...

MCB Quantico Welcome Guide: Marine Corps Innovation Hub

Welcome to Marine Corps Base Quantico, the crossroads of the Marine Corps and premier hub for professional military education. Established in 1917, this...

Feeling at Home When Home Keeps Changing: Why Small Comforts Mean So Much to Military Families

For active duty military families, home can become a moving target. One year, it's base housing in North Carolina. The next, it’s an off-base rental near a new...

DoD Approves Rare Housing Allowance Increases in Texas and Okinawa

Military families stationed near Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, and on Okinawa, Japan, are seeing rare housing allowance increases after defense...

House Passes FY2027 MilCon-VA Bill: What It Means for Military Housing and VA Care

Capitol Hill has advanced its first fiscal year 2027 spending bill, which includes housing repairs, VA appointments, child care access, and installation...

BAH Went Up in 2026 - So Why Are Military Families Still Paying Out of Pocket?

Every December, the Pentagon announces next year's Basic Allowance for Housing rates, and military families across the country do the same math: Will it be...

MilSpouse in the House: Decluttering, PCS Life, and What Actually Matters with Shannon Leyko

Coast Guard spouse Shannon Leyko joins host Kristi Nix to discuss practical decluttering strategies for military families constantly dealing with PCS moves....

OHA vs. BAH: Everything You Need to Know About Overseas Housing Allowance Before Your OCONUS PCS

You got your orders. The PCS machine is grinding, and somewhere between updating your DEERS record and figuring out what fits under your weight allowance and...

Preparedness At Home: Why Energy Independence Matters For Military Families

When the power goes out… what’s your plan? This video is a result of a paid collaboration with Current Home.

Preparedness at Home: Why Energy Independence Matters for Military Families

Anyone who has served in the military understands that preparedness is a mindset, one that can make or break the mission. You plan ahead, think through...

Millspouse in the House Episode 8: Real Estate Readiness with Grant Vermeer

Military spouse and real estate expert Grant Vermeer shares essential guidance for military families navigating home buying and selling. From avoiding costly...

MilSpouse in the House: Real Estate Readiness with Grant Vermeer

Christie Nix interviews Navy veteran and military spouse Grant Vermeer about real estate challenges facing military families. The episode covers common...

NAS North Island Welcome Guide

Welcome to Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation located at the tip of Coronado. This historic Navy installation keeps two aircraft...

Fort Bragg Welcome Guide: Home of the Airborne

Welcome to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, headquarters of the 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. This...

Patrick Space Force Base: Complete Welcome Guide

Comprehensive guide to Patrick Space Force Base on Florida's Space Coast. Covers visitor access with the Shark Pass system, gate hours, base amenities...