Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costsThe Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.By Karen Jowers13 days ago
2025 PCS GuideRead up on tips and tricks in Military Times’ 2025 Permanent Change of Station Guide.By Military Times staff2 months ago
Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops' shipments under the new system.By Karen Jowers6 months ago
Army secretary: Is it time to cut back on military moves?Army needs to "seriously explore" questions to provide more stability, predictability and career flexibility, says top civilian leader.By Karen Jowers8 months ago
DOD rolls out child care reimbursement test programHere's how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.By Karen Jowers8 months ago
OpinionWhy food insecurity remains a challenge for troops and their familiesThe unique challenges and lived experiences of service members result in a disproportionate rate of food insecurity, the authors of this op-ed write.By Shannon Razsadin and Dave Flitman9 months ago
New household goods shipment program ramping up this fallU.S. Transportation Command is unifying and privatizing the military moving process.By Karen Jowers10 months ago
Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixesWill the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?By Karen Jowers11 months ago
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules changeSome airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.By Karen Jowers11 months ago
Do military families really need to move so much?A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.By Karen Jowers12 months ago
Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS movesA new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.By Karen Jowers12 months ago
Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after movesSpouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.By Karen Jowers12 months ago