PCS Resources

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...

Welcome to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton: Your Complete Base Guide

Comprehensive guide to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the West Coast's premier Fleet Marine Force training base. Located in northern San Diego County with...

On the Radar: Ukraine Fund, Pentagon Grooming Rules, PCS Delays & Navy Housing

Weekly military news roundup covering Ukraine's $3.5 billion NATO-backed weapons fund, Pentagon's stricter facial hair policy threatening troop separation,...

Military Pet Transportation and Care Guide

Quick visual introduction featuring background music and branding for military families navigating pet transportation during PCS moves and deployments. Brief...

On the Radar: Pentagon Renamed, Defense Bill Passes & Patriot Express Cuts

Weekly military news roundup covering President Trump's executive order renaming the Pentagon as the Department of War, House passage of $893 billion defense...

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Welcome Guide: Everything New Airmen Need to Know

Complete newcomer's guide to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Covers base layout with Area A and Area B, gate hours and entry procedures, major units...

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...

NAS North Island -- Welcome Guide

Welcome to Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation located in Coronado, California. This comprehensive guide covers essential...

PCS Moving Deposits: Legal Guidelines and Scam Prevention

Where there’s legitimate money to be made, sadly, there are also opportunities for fraud. Moving deposit scams are on the rise and continue to target military...

Global Household Goods Contract: Revolutionizing Military PCS Moves

In recent years, PCSing has changed thanks to a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the private moving experts at HomeSafe Alliance....

The Complete PCS Planning Guide: Essential Military Move Tips

Comprehensive step-by-step guide for military families planning their PCS move. Covers order verification, family preparation, transportation office...

PCS Checklist: Essential Tasks One Month Before Your Military Move

Complete preparation guide for military families facing PCS one month out. Covers scheduling professional movers through transportation office, creating room...

Essential PCS Moving Tips: From Prep to Settling In

Complete guide to successful PCS moves for military families. Covers essential preparation steps including the night before checklist, moving day logistics...

Military Voter Registration: Steps for Service Members

The needs of the military come first which is why moving around remains a common theme among the American Armed Forces. However, one of the most important...