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PCS season is chaos. We Are The Mighty make it manageable, covering entitlements, finances, housing, school enrollment, and lessons learned from military families who've seen it all.

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Everything they don’t tell you about the financial realities of moving overseas

By Tamika Sherman

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What every military family should pack for temporary stays in lodging

By Daniella Horne

You might be PCSing if…

By Jessica Evans

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Yes, we’re still waiting on orders. No, we don’t have an update

By Jessica Evans

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One month to go: 5 things every military family should do before a PCS

By Daniella Horne

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PCS Hair Hustle: Why finding a Black stylist shouldn’t be a military mission

By Tamika Sherman

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PCS Purgatory: The untold chaos of moving overseas with kids, pets, and a whole lot of baggage

By Tamika Sherman

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3 unofficial rules for surviving your new duty station

By Jessica Evans

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16 Things to know before you PCS to Stuttgart

By Erin Henderson

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These hacks are ‘totes’ the smart way to PCS

By Kathryn Butler

How to PCS OCONUS with your pet

By Jessica Evans

While dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono, Emily Reams, an 11-year-old, Misawa-based dependant, enjoys the sights and sounds of the Bon Dance Festival hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's Fleet Air Wing 2 at Hachinohoe Naval Base. The air wing invited a delegation of Misawa-based Sailors and family members to attend this festival, which is celebrated in Japan as a reminder for the gratitude the Japanese feel toward their ancestors.

How to make your OCONUS duty stations unforgettable

By Jessica Evans

Yvonne Whittle, IronWorks Gym yoga instructor, performs an asana during her meditation yoga class during the Marine Corps Family Team Building “Taking Care of You” workshop at Yujo Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

The ultimate self-care checklist for PCS prep

By Jessica Evans

Professional movers packing and sealing boxes full of Soldiers items to move them to a more suitable barracks, Sept. 14, 2022 at Smoke Bomb Hill, Fort Bragg, N.C. Soldiers were given the option to move their own things by a dity move or having movers pack their things up and move it for them. The inadequate conditions experienced by some of our Soldiers living in the barracks on Fort Bragg is deeply concerning. This is unacceptable and we are taking deliberate actions to correct the situation. (U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Austin Robertson)

How much do you tip your movers during a PCS?

By Jessica Evans

NAVSUP FLC Bahrain's transportation service providers load the moving truck during a household goods move

PCS weight cheats every spouse should know

By Jessica Evans

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8 things to get excited about when stationed in Korea

By Erin Henderson

Before packing personal property for a permanent change of station move overseas, there are three critical steps Soldiers must complete to successfully make a smooth OCONUS transition, said Connie Silk, supervisor of the Relocation Readiness Program, Army Community Service. For more information, call 270-798-6313 or 270-798-0513.

How to not go broke on an OCONUS PCS

By Jessica Evans

A man in a blue t-shirt and jeans is pushing a red hand truck loaded with two large cardboard boxes toward the open back of a moving truck. The truck has a ramp extended to the ground and is lined with stacked blue moving blankets. The scene is set on a residential street with trees and houses visible.

PCS damages: How to get paid faster

By Jessica Evans

A child holds candy during the Month of the Military Child (MoMC) parade through base housing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 1, 2024. During the month of April, events like Purple Up! Day, where communities are encouraged to wear purple, are held in support of MoMC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett)

10 statements to reassure your child about an upcoming PCS

By Kailyn Rhinehart

(U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden)

10 items to make your TLF stay with kids easier

By Kailyn Rhinehart

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Your guide to Naval Station Newport

Col. Taona Enriquez, right, installation commander, Chief Master Sgt. Alan Weary, installation command chief, and Santa Claus countdown to the Christmas tree lighting with Valerie Untiedt, and her daughters, Ashlyn, Lauren, and Brooke, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Dec. 4. The Untiedt family was invited to participate in the ceremony as a deployed family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

Pros and cons of living on and off a military base

April Davis (left) plays the role of attacker as J.J. Evans practices releasing her arm during a self-defense workshop at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at Mololani Community Center for the Empowered Spouses Event, where they took advantage of a series of workshops and a resource fair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)

5 Military spouse groups you should join

By Daniella Horne

B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is staged on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 30, 2019. Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and more than 200 Airmen deployed here in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission. During the BTF mission 37 sorties were flown for a total of 171 hours, with eight of the missions including F-22 Raptor integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)

6 Tips for PCSing to Hawaii

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7 Tips for decorating military base housing

Top 5 tips for packing your unaccompanied baggage

By Kathryn Butler

A family watches a taekwondo demo during Liberty Fest at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 4, 2024. The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted Liberty Fest to celebrate Independence Day for families stationed in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

Everything you need to know about PCSing to Korea

By Kristine Rivers

4 tips for PCSing with a baby

4 tips for PCSing with a baby

By Jaimi Erickson

Man in a dark blazer and light blue checkered shirt standing behind a white kitchen island with three place settings, each featuring a small plant in a glass dome. The kitchen has dark upper cabinets, light lower cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and under-cabinet lighting. There are various plants and jars on the countertops.

How one Army pilot is bringing military camaraderie to the real estate industry

By Jeremy Knauff

6 best military bases for retirees

By Jessica Evans

Aerial view of a naval shipyard with multiple large military ships docked, including three aircraft carriers and several smaller warships. The shipyard features piers, industrial buildings, and storage tanks, with a residential area and forested land visible in the background. The water is calm and dark, and there is a floating barrier in the water near the ships.

Your ultimate CONUS duty station wish list

By Jessica Evans

A rustic wooden sign with yellow lettering that reads "FORT HUACHUCA EST. 1877 NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK," mounted on two wooden posts set in a stone base. The background includes green trees and tan buildings with red trim, set against a hillside.

The 7 best US Army installations for families

By Jessica Evans

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The complete base guide to Davis-Monthan AFB

By Jessica Evans

Friendship Festival attendees look at a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender during Friendship Festival 2022, at Yokota Air Base

The complete Yokota Air Base Guide

By Jessica Evans

A metallic gray Chevrolet Suburban SUV parked on a gravel surface with autumn trees in the background. The vehicle features a prominent front grille with horizontal chrome bars and the Chevrolet emblem in the center. The SUV has large, shiny alloy wheels and tinted windows.

Top 5 vehicles to drive on your cross-country PCS road trip

5 things to consider when deciding whether to buy or rent at your next duty station

5 things to consider when deciding whether to buy or rent at your next duty station

Air Force family begs for return of infant son’s stolen remains – here’s how to help

Air Force family begs for return of infant son’s stolen remains – here’s how to help

By Jessica Manfre

The Pentagon can’t seem to explain why the cost of moving military families is going up

The Pentagon can’t seem to explain why the cost of moving military families is going up

How and when to tell a job you might be PCSing

How and when to tell a job you might be PCSing

By Bethaney Phillips

4 ways to choose your next duty station as a family

4 ways to choose your next duty station as a family

By Bethaney Phillips

Why it’s okay to hate your duty station

Why it’s okay to hate your duty station