PCS Advice

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,...

Pentagon Says New Military Spouse Survey Is Driving PCS Policy Reviews

Military families have spent years reporting many of the same concerns in surveys conducted by the Pentagon and military advocacy organizations: repeated PCS...

What Your BAH Can Actually Buy: A Mortgage Affordability Guide for Every Duty Station

Your BAH covers your mortgage while you're stationed there. But what happens when you PCS? We analyzed all 126 military housing areas and found that only 19%...

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...

PCS Like a Pro: How to Take Control of Your Move (and Your Sanity) with Megan Harless

Military relocation expert Megan Harless shares proven strategies for managing PCS moves efficiently while maintaining mental health and family stability....

PCS-Proof Your Resume

Military spouses face unique career challenges with frequent relocations. This video explores portable, high-demand careers like pharmacy techs, dental...

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....

DoD Budget Plans Could Cut PCS and Relocation Support in 2027: What Families Should Know

When orders drop, everything starts moving in tandem. With them comes the outlook of overlapping rent, deposits due, and travel arrangements getting booked...

Driving Your Destination: How to Match the Right Rental Car to Your Travel Plans

Military families need the right rental car for their unique travel needs. From beach trips requiring extra space for gear to mountain adventures needing...

Best Military Bases to Buy a Home in 2026 (We Ranked All 126)

This is a thorough data analysis of HUD/Federal Housing data that determines at which duty stations active duty members should buy a home.

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...

Wright-Patterson AFB: Things to Do in Dayton, Ohio

Discover everything Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton, Ohio area have to offer military families. From the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force...

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Welcome Guide

Complete welcome guide to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. Covers base history as a joint Air Force-Army installation, main gates (Boniface and...

Pentagon PCS Reimbursement Crisis Leaves Military Families in Financial Limbo

A 2025 government audit reveals how delayed PCS reimbursements are forcing Army and Marine Corps families into debt during relocations. The shift from...

HomeSafe Alliance Contract Terminated: Timeline of Military Moving Crisis

Complete timeline of events leading to the Department of Defense's termination of HomeSafe Alliance's global household goods contract on June 18, 2025. From...