Tag: PCS
An Open Letter to My Husband on His Retirement
Twenty years, that’s hard to believe. When we first started this journey, we had no idea what was ahead of us. Through the years...
Beginnings and Endings: When The Move Is Harder Than You Expect
Last week our cat passed away suddenly from congestive heart failure. Her loss was the icing on the cake of what has been...
Diary of a Bad PCS
June 4, 2018
Dear Diary,
Today is finally the day!!! Our packers start and the move will begin! Can’t write long, have to go get bottled...
In Our Next House … A Poem of Dreaming and Scheming
Like you, many of the contributors of Military Moms Blog have had a Permanent Change of Station this summer. With the way the military...
Staying Present During a PCS
We all wait for it - the moment those orders officially arrive telling us where to next and when. Whether it is good news...
10 Keys to Academic Success for Military Kids – Part 1
It’s one of the biggest struggles military families face: ensuring a quality education for their children. Frequent moves and their resulting long-term disruptions make...
PCS Resolutions: The Beautiful Fairytale of Every Military Move
I'm writing this while smack dab in the middle of a PCS (Permanent Change of Station). Last week we moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado...
Military Moms Blog Guide to Duty Stations
The hallmark of military life is the dreaded permanent change of station.
Whether you are sitting in an empty home with only the smell of...
10 Reasons to Love Being Stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
When we moved to South Carolina, I didn't know what to expect. I knew it was going to be a heck of a lot...
The Goodbyes and the See You Laters
We are weeks away from our cross country Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the "going away" coffees, lunches, potlucks, and parties are in...
11 PCS Packing Stories That Will Make You Laugh, Cry and...
Oh military life. No matter how many PCS's (permanent changes of stations) you have experienced, the next one is no less dreaded or stressful....
7 Things You Need to Know About Your VA Loan Benefit
One of the amazing benefits of military service is the use of your Veteran's Administration Home Loan! Without a VA loan, many service members...