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A home is shown Dec. 4, 2020, at the South Post Family Housing area at Fort McCoy, Wis. Twenty-two homes are officer homes (nine three-bedroom and 13 four-bedroom), and 91 are enlisted homes (55 three-bedroom and 36 four-bedroom). The area doubled in size in 2017 after the completion of 57 new homes. Another seven homes are nearly complete in the area. The housing area is managed by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works Housing Division. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

March 21, 2022

Military members: Information about moving your household goods

Know your entitlements, when and how to schedule counseling, contract the movers

In December 2020 the Coast Guard announced a temporary change to the Coast Guard Supplemental to the Joint Travel Regulations (CGS-JTR) allowing members more flexibility when choosing a vehicle processing center (VPC) for the government funded shipment of their POV. This change was set to expire 31 December 2021. However, this policy has been extended another year, and approved to become a permanent addition to the CGS-JTR. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Casey J. Amdahl)

Nov. 8, 2021

Military members: More choices of how to ship your vehicle when transferring OCONUS

Policy changes allow members to find a vehicle processing center that best suits their moving needs.

Nov. 2, 2021

Military OneSource: Resources at your fingertips

Find what you need for PCS moves, to dealing with stress.

Lt. j.g. Andrew Madjeska gathers information during a routine twelve-hour watch period in the Coast Guard First District Command Center here Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Madjeska is one of three watch standers in the command center responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations and daily missions off the coast of Maine down to New Jersey. (Coast Guard photo/Lauren Downs)

Sept. 23, 2021

PCS Assist update—Work-around for phone line’s technical difficulties

The PCS Team still to cease operations Sept. 30, new contact information till then

Sept. 14, 2021

How to process DLA during the FSMS cutover period

As the service moves to a new travel system, here’s what you need to know regarding DLA if you are PCSing.

Aug. 31, 2021

Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) is extended in some cases

Check to see if your area is affected

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans command center personnel work to respond to calls from the Baton Rouge flooding in New Orleans, August 17, 2016. The Coast Guard actively coordinated search and rescue cases for people in distress.

Aug. 18, 2021

The PCS Assist Team will conclude at the end of September

If you’re PCS-ing beginning in October, command resources will be the best option

Aug. 13, 2021

Leased housing program offers choices in a tight housing market

When Petty Officer 3rd Class Brady Ashment started looking for a place to live in Rockland, Maine, a few months ago, the nationwide housing shortage became all too real for his soon-to-be family of six. Not only was military housing unavailable in the area, two-bedroom apartments were renting for more than $2,000 a month. This exceeded his basic

Chief Petty Officer, Rekiya Janssen (top left) of the Naval Engineering Support Unit Maintenance Augmentation Team in Alameda, Calif., speaks with attendees of the "Women in D13" workshop at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, Dec. 12, 2012, during a speed mentoring session.
Guests to the event had a chance to meet with and learn from female Coast Guard members in senior leadership positions during the two-day workshop.
Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Shawn Eggert

June 22, 2021

Welcome new shipmates with the New Shipmate Form

Learn how the New Shipmate Form can help your transition to a new unit.

June 10, 2021

Money Matter$: How to become a homeowner

Preparing for a home purchase with the basics