Although this move could be hard, I had to come to the realization that some parts of life are simply, just hard. Especially when it comes to living the military lifestyle.
PCS
EYB: Fort Irwin, CA
Fort Irwin is home to the National Training Center, a major training area for the United States military, and is a census-designated place located in the Mojave Desert in northern San Bernardino County, California. It is located 37 miles northeast of Barstow, California. NTC is part of the U.S. Army Forces Command.
EYB: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
Known for its association with Transportation, Aviation, and the Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Eustis (as its known in the Army world) is formally called Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Developed to meet the needs of the US during World War I, the installation was temporarily transferred to the Bureau of Prisons during the Great Depression before being reactivated to meet the needs of World War II and the Cold War. It has been in continuous operation ever since. It is the home of the 7th Transportation Brigade, currently one of the Army’s most deployed brigades.
Forever in Ziplocks and Totes
If you walk into a military family’s home during a PCS, you will find a good portion of their belongings squished into Ziplock bags, or stuffed into large, plastic totes. These items are an absolute necessity to keep liquids from leaking, and objects to remain clean, protected, organized, and maybe even color-coded. I sincerely love Ziplocks and totes! I can’t imagine my life without the use of them…because they are not only a necessity during our PCSes, but they are also still a part of my daily life.
Suddenly a Landlord? Here’s Where to Start
When taking on the role of a landlord, your perspective needs to be the same as running an efficient business. Keep all of the details organized, treat everyone involved with respect, and place a high level of importance on any issues that come up. This is more than just a hobby; you’ve now branched into another level of homeowner responsibility.
AWTR Show #922: Unaccompanied Baggage for future OCONUS travelers
Sometimes this military life can send you on some wild adventures – including living overseas. In this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Chrissy talks about how she navigated unaccompanied baggage with her recent PCS to Germany! She gives insight into unaccompanied baggage and tips for what to include in unaccompanied baggage.
Help! I’m Road Tripping Alone with the Kids!
I miraculously survived a road trip recently, where I, alone, took my four children to visit family and friends. We traveled through eight different states, stretching roughly 2,810 miles (not including the miles in between to pull off and use the travel potty, take an off-route break for gas and food, and visit extra family and friends outside of the main destinations) and we took 18 days to do it all.
AWTR Show #921: Moving with MILLIE
If we said PCS time can be stressful and planning a PCS was overwhelming, no one would be shocked. At Moving with MILLIE, they’re flipping the script and saying that with a great team, you don’t have to be stressed and overwhelmed. They can help you feel calm, collected, and confident going into your next PCS. You don’t have to stress, and you don’t have to do this alone!
Making the Most of Military Allowances During a PCS
How can three little letters cause such a big disruption to your household budget? PCSs are a normal part of most active-duty military life, and with it comes the chaos! Don’t let that paralyze you or stress you out. We are here to help you navigate this time with information and resources.
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