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DOD approves reimbursement for transportation or shipment of breast milk during PCS
May 28, 2024 — Service members who are breastfeeding their child up to 12 months old during a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for commercial shipping, excess baggage fees, and dry ice or regular ice... MORE

Capt. Ebony Godfrey, 20th Air Force nuclear command, control and communication operations chief, assembles a breast pump in the 20th Air Force headquarters lactation room, Sept. 3, 2020, at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Lactation rooms at bases across the Air Force provide a private and comfortable environment for nursing mothers to express breastmilk, which promotes health for both the mother and baby. Enabling mothers to fulfill their motherhood responsibilities at work benefits mission readiness, both in the short and long term. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Ieva Bytautaite)

Around the Air Force: PCS allowances, Air Task Forces, all-volunteer force
May 24, 2024 — In this week's look around the Air Force, a policy update provides better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the AFFORGEN model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore strategies for improving recruitment and talent management... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, a policy update provides Airmen and Guardians better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the Air Force Force Generation model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore strategies for improving recruitment and talent management.

DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training
May 15, 2024 — Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate... MORE

Around the Air Force: Military Justice Reform, Pet Expense Reimbursement, Ranger School Recruits
January 12, 2024 — This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates... MORE

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.

DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement
January 4, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force has established documentation requirements for Airmen and Guardians planning to request reimbursement pet travel expenses due to permanent change of station moves... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nathaniel Bochenek, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot, pets Ranger Matthews, USO of Delaware emotional support dog, during Operation Cookie Drop at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Dec. 19, 2023. The Dover AFB Chapel and USO of Delaware delivered more than 3,000 cookies provided by Team Dover members to Airmen across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Jett)

Tips on preparing children for PCS season
July 24, 2023 — For military families, moving can occur during any time of year but generally takes place during the peak months of May through August. During this transition of saying goodbye to friends and family and moving to a new community, there is generally an increase in stress for parents as well as children... MORE

Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs
July 24, 2023 — With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week... MORE

Army offers tips for managing post-PCS stress
July 14, 2023 — Moving season is in full swing for many military families. The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be both exciting and stressful... MORE

Air Force delays some PCSs, bonuses
July 10, 2023 — Higher-than-projected personnel costs are driving a shortfall in FY23 military personnel appropriation. This will have temporary consequences for PCSs, SRBs, and aviation bonuses... MORE

How to minimize service member, family stress during PCS season
June 26, 2023 — For many service members, the general rotation for a Permanent Change of Station is every two to four years. Regardless of how many times a military family has moved, each move varies, and each family member responds differently to the transition... MORE

School liaison managers guide academic transitions, overcome hurdles for military kids
August 30, 2022 — Military kids around the world are going back to school after summer break with many experiencing not only new teachers but new surroundings, new schools and new friends as well. Following a busy summer permanent-change-of-station season, Department of the Air Force School Liaison Program managers are helping ease the burden for families transitioning from one installation to another... MORE

7 Questions to Help You With Your Next PCS Move
July 12, 2022 — Will you be embarking on a permanent change of station move this summer? This can bring big adjustments for you and your family. However, whether you’re moving stateside or overseas, your TRICARE coverage will move with you. Still, you need to be prepared... MORE

Help available for Airmen, Guardians to mitigate inflation impacts
July 11, 2022 — Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid... MORE

Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

Passenger Travel Office encourages patience, offers tips during travel surge
July 5, 2022 — For those currently traveling or about to travel due to a Permanent Change of Station or Temporary Duty assignment, unexpected surges in travel, changes in airline schedules, airline cancellations, and staffing shortages are challenges currently being faced within the travel industry. Due to these challenges, military travel management companies, or TMCs, are being impacted daily, with an increased demand for assistance. ... MORE

DOD, Army make improvements to PCS process
June 21, 2022 — Summer is here and it’s a busy time for U.S. Army personnel and families as they move to their next assignment. Despite overall health improvements in the U.S. regarding COVID-19, the pandemic still proves problematic in other parts of the world and continues to affect the shipping industry... MORE

Beware pitfalls of PCS season, gifts to Air Force employees
June 9, 2022 — As permanent change of station season approaches, thoughts turn to showing appreciation and gratitude to departing members by giving farewell gifts... MORE

Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance
May 9, 2022 — As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides... MORE

Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Family Member Travel Screenings are now electronic for all Airmen and Guardians, as of Aug. 30. The AF form 4380 is obsolete. ... MORE

As of Aug. 30, Department of the Air Force members with dependents selected for an assignment will receive an email and a myVector notification to complete the mandatory screening questionnaire electronically

Army addressing PCS-related issues as a top priority
July 21, 2021 — The Army is addressing service members’ permanent change of station, or PCS, issues this summer with a newly created crisis action team, or CAT, that meets daily... MORE

Soldiers and Families can download free apps to assist with the PCS process: Digital Garrison, Army PCS Move, and PCS My POV.

Army aims to assist Soldiers during turbulent moving season
July 15, 2021 — To aid Soldiers during a challenging permanent change of station season, which is seeing some delays with household goods shipments due to the current environment, the Army has widened the window for Soldiers to report to their next duty station... MORE

The service recently announced that it has extended the window for Soldiers scheduled to report to a new assignment