Letter from the Editor                      June 2014              
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It is always an exciting time when a branch of our military celebrates a birthday, so we would like to wish a Happy 239th Birthday to our United States Army! Hooah!

As my family prepares to PCS from Virginia to Hawaii this month, I know that families across this country are getting ready to do the same thing. For those that are embarking on this adventure, check out our PCS-Lodging.com site for a great way to book your  accomodations all across the country and be sure to read our "5 Tips for Creating a Fun-Filled PCS Trip" below for ideas on how to make the moving process fun for everyone.

 

If your summer does not include a PCS move, then maybe a vacation is in order and what better way to travel than to utilize Space A flights from military installations around the world. As our family prepares for our fourth trip to Europe, I have shared some of the things we have learned along the way in a hope that they will entice you to take advantage of this great benefit. Let us know what tips you have for securing Space A flights and what exotic locations you have visited.

We continue to expand the resources on our site in an effort to make your next PCS move the easiest yet. Be sure to visit our blog for articles and downloads that will answer many of the pressing questions you may have about buying, selling or renting homes, as well as general relocation information. If you have a topic that you would like for us to cover, please do not hesitate to email us. 

Networking with other military families is the best way to gain knowledge about your new duty station, ask for advice on renting, selling or buying homes and even finding creative ways to entertain kids during a pack out and cross country trip. One of the best ways to connect is through social media platforms, so if you are on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest, we would love to have you join in our discussion so that you can help other military families with your vast knowledge of living the military life.

With over 85% of our staff being military spouses, retired military or military dependents, we have the knowledge and experience that comes with frequent relocation. So please feel free to contact our friendly staff that is on the other end of both our inbox, live chat or phone (866-604-9126).  We are happy to be of assistance. 

  

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5 Tips for Creating a Fun-Filled PCS Trip

 

Whether you are planning your PCS route or taking a Griswold type family vacation, it can be a great opportunity to see some amazing sights across this great country. Better yet, there are a number of opportunities for military service members and their families to minimize the financial toll of the trip.

 

National Parks

 

There are more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States and the National Park Service is offering a free Annual Pass to all military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as Reserve and National Guard members with valid military ID.

 

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Moving without Orders: Home Hopping in Your Community

Military moves are expensive!  Somehow, despite Dislocation Allowance (DLA), reimbursement from a Personally Procured Move (DITY), and even a complete Household Goods (HHG) move by military movers, little costs add up.  There's the house hunting trip, for one example, and for another, boarding and daycare during the move for anxious pets and busy children!  Even without considering the cost of replacing your curtains, area rugs, and other such items that no longer fit your new space let alone the cost of replacing the random pots, pans, and coffee machines that magically disappear en route, a military relocation is expensive! 

 

 


Space A Travel - Getting On a Flight 
 

Military service members and their dependents have unique travel opportunities through the utilization of Space A (short for space available) travel. The Department of Defense allows eligible passengers to fill unused space on military transport flights that literally cross the globe.

 

In 2010, I wrote about our first experience in, "Space A Adventure" and since then we have enjoyed a follow-on trip to Spain and are in the midst of planning another adventure to Italy, all courtesy of military transport flights. Along the way we have learned a few things that may help other military families debating on whether or not to embark on this adventure.

  
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