Military Resources
Helping you plan your PCS
Before your orders even arrive
Moving during a PCS comes with a lot of moving parts, from housing and schools to navigating VA loans and settling into a new community. We’ve gathered trusted tools and organizations to help military families feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.
PCS & Relocation Resources
These tools help simplify the PCS process and provide official guidance for military moves. From scheduling household goods shipments to researching your next duty station, these resources help military families stay organized and informed.
✿ Military One Source
militaryonesource.mil
✿ Plan My Move
planmymove.militaryonesource.mil
✿ Military By Owner
militarybyowner.com
✿ Dislocation Allowance
veteran.com/dislocation-allowance-dla-rates
✿ U.S. Military Installations
installations.militaryonesource.mil
✿ Defense Travel
defensetravel.dod.mil
✿ Automated Housing Referral Network
ahrn.com
Schools & Community
Research Tools
Choosing the right neighborhood matters, especially during a PCS. These tools help families research schools, safety, commute times, and overall community fit before buying or renting near base.
✿ Niche
niche.com
✿ Great Schools
greatschools.org
✿ Neighborhood Scout
neighborhoodscout.com
✿ School Digger
schooldigger.com
Military Community
& Local Support
Connecting with other military families makes transitions smoother and less isolating. Whether you’re navigating a new duty station, supporting a spouse’s career, or looking for local events, these organizations provide trusted community support and practical resources.
✿ Blue Star Families
bluestarfam.org
✿ Military Family
militaryfamily.org
✿ Operation Homefront
operationhomefront.org
VA Loan & Home Buying
Using a VA loan is one of the most powerful homeownership benefits available to military families. Whether you’re buying during a PCS or planning ahead for your next move, these tools help you understand eligibility, costs, and long-term strategy before purchasing.
✿ Eligibility for VA home loan programs
va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/eligibility
✿ How to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility
va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/request-coe
✿ VA funding fee and loan closing costs
va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/funding-fee-and-closing-costs
Moving Logistics Resources
Understanding how military moves are scheduled, managed, and reimbursed helps families reduce stress and prevent costly mistakes during a PCS. These resources explain official systems and practical strategies for smoother transitions.
✿ PCS & Military Moves
militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/pcs-and-military-moves
✿ Apple Air Tag
apple.com/airtag
Kids & PCS Transition Toolkit
Frequent moves and deployments can affect children emotionally, socially, and academically. These resources offer age-appropriate tools, school transition protections, and resilience-building programs to help military-connected children adjust with confidence during PCS moves and deployment cycles.
✿ Sesame Street for Military Families
sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org
✿ The Military Child Education Coalition
militarychild.org
✿ Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
mic3.net
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