Moving & PCS

Whether new to the military or nearing retirement, service members and their families can expect to be called upon to relocate to another state or country. This is known as a permanent change of station, or PCS.

Moving can be full of new opportunities and new experiences — each one a little different. Rest assured that wherever you’re heading, Military OneSource can help you manage your move with helpful tips, testimonials from those who have been there, resources and hands-on information, including powerful tools like Plan My Move, which allows you to create customized checklists for your move.

Support is available for every step of your PCS, whether you’re traveling solo or taking your family with you.

  • Tap into relocation assistance resources, including MilitaryINSTALLATIONS, to help you manage your move so you can get on with your mission.
  • Check out this Preparing to Move MilLife Guide, which has plenty of tips and resources about moving your belongings, making a move easier for children and moving with pets.
  • Discover detailed moving information in the topic centers below, which include articles, resources and benefits to help answer your questions about moving and settling in.

Still have questions or need help finding information? Military OneSource consultants are available 24/7/365 anywhere in the world to help connect you with the resources you need to master your move. Call 800-342-9647, view OCONUS calling options or schedule a live chat.