You may not get much choice where you move when it comes to military life. That’s the nature of the job. But usually, you can choose how you move. There are a few options during a military PCS (permanent change of station). These include: Orders will say whether the move is stateside (CONUS), or outside […]
Military PCS: 9 Items You Need When Moving
Family ResourcesWhat’s worse than exhaustion after a full day of moving? Not having clean sheets and towels when it’s finally time to rest or shower. Unfortunately, a permanent change of station (PCS) means temporarily being without your things. During a military PCS, your household goods (HHG) move separately from you. Time without them ranges from a […]
“Hurry Up and Wait” And Other Cliches to Embrace in Military Life
Basic TrainingEmbrace the chaos. We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. The only constant is change. These sayings aren’t just cliches—they’re pretty applicable to military life. Sometimes it feels good to be understood. Especially in the chaos of military life. In this life, you must learn to be adaptable and accept a bit of […]
