‘Tis the season to be moving. Yes, summer is approaching, and military families all over the world are preparing to pack their bags and PCS. Are you one of those families? While I can't claim … [Read more...]
You’ve Had How Many Addresses?!
The last few weeks I have been on the job hunt. My girls are getting bigger, and I am feeling ready to rejoin the workforce. As if finding a job in a rocky economy wasn’t difficult enough, it’s … [Read more...]
Must Do’s When PCSing to Albuquerque
Let’s say you have the opportunity to pick anywhere in the world for your next PCS. Italy -- or Europe in general -- usually tops the list for most. While many of you may wish to get stationed out … [Read more...]
PCS Vigilance
My husband had five duty stations in his first five years of being in the Army. I thought we were PCS pros. Moreover, nothing had ever gotten lost and nothing really had ever been damaged ... at least … [Read more...]
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PCSing to Korea? What I Wish I’d Known
So your spouse has orders to South Korea, and you are going to make it a family tour. Now that your tickets are booked, transportation has a packing date and you broke the news to the family members … [Read more...]
Travel Insurance Tips for Milfam Summer Fun
Trip planning is a large part of vacation/PCS preparations for our families, but what often gets discounted or simply overlooked is travel insurance.It can be the difference between a smooth sail … [Read more...]
O Pioneers! Embracing the PCS Life
Sometimes I wish America were a little bigger, and that there were areas of her still yet to be discovered. When I read frontier stories, tales of those first pioneers, I imagine being born a century … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Surviving a Cross Country PCS
The military lifestyle provides many stressors on families and marriages. But I think one of the biggest stressors on a military marriage is a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Especially if this PCS … [Read more...]
PCS Survival: Fort Benning
Ah, beautiful Fort Benning, Ga. –- home of the Infantry.If your spouse is an Infantry or Armor soldier, particularly if he is an officer, you will probably find yourself living at Fort Benning … [Read more...]
Is Geographic Bachelorhood For Dummies?
Moving too much will make you stupid. Talk to any geographic bachelor about their convoluted decision to move to the new duty station while leaving the family in place and you, too, will sense that … [Read more...]
Real Estate out of State – A Start to your PCS
More than likely there will come a time in a military couple's lives when they will have to PCS out-of-state. Sometimes you have the luxury of being only a few hours away, other times it may be a few … [Read more...]
PCSing to Monterey?
Take me with you! (Just kidding... mostly.)Monterey has a special place in my heart: I met my husband while he was a student at the Defense Language Institute, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and … [Read more...]
YDU: I Could Live Without Target?
Sure, I knew I would be leaving my friends and family behind along with my career for a life in Italy with my husband of one month, but I never expected the rollercoaster of emotions I was about to be … [Read more...]
When Will You Feel At Home After PCS?
A few weeks from now will mark our six-month anniversary of living in Italy. Six months! It feels like I just announced we were coming out here yesterday, but that was actually a year ago. Before we … [Read more...]
YDU: To Pick One House Not Three?
Not quite two and a half years into being at our first duty station, I am sitting in my third home. Yes, third. Here is how it took me three tries to finally be in a home that will satisfy our needs … [Read more...]
YDU: A Best Friend Doesn’t Come With My PCS?
I have Facebook, Twitter, and a Pinterest account. I have Linkedin and Tumblr accounts, too. So what critical piece is missing in my social circle? What could a 40-year old mother and wife of a … [Read more...]
How PCS Fighting is Normal (and Why Do You Blog?)
First, a story, then a totally unrelated question. I must multi-task at all times.I had an odd dream last night. My husband and I were disagreeing about all sorts of weird stuff. We don't … [Read more...]
Why a PCS Is Like Having a Baby
'Tis the season and many of my friends are preparing to PCS. Here are my seven reasons why a PCS is similar to birthing babies. Maybe you can relate, whether you are about to have a baby or … [Read more...]
