MAY 7, 2020 - A new contract to facilitate the movement of household goods, an integral part of any move to a new duty location, is expected to make things easier for both service members and their families. The U.S. Transportation Command awarded the contract to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. on April 30. The first move under the new contract won't take place … [Read more...]
Space A Is On Its Way!
FEBRUARY 10, 2020 - As members of the North Carolina Air National Guard draw closer towards the end of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft conversion, one phrase seems to echo throughout the local military community; Space A Travel. Space A (Availability) Travel is permitted travel aboard U.S. Military aircraft for military members and possibly their dependents, on or off … [Read more...]
Tips for a Safe and Successful Household Goods Shipping Experience
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - One constant of working for the military is frequent moves. Whether you are just arriving in Europe or finishing your tour, you will have to deal with receiving or shipping household goods. These tips can help you keep belongings safe, preserve your ability to make claims for damage, and have professional interactions with your movers. 1. Prepare a … [Read more...]
Dislocation Allowance Now Available Before PCS Moves
OCTOBER 23, 2019 - Soldiers and their Families can now receive dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving. The new policy is effective Oct. 10, when Gen. James C. McConville, chief of staff of the Army, and Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy signed the policy. Soldiers … [Read more...]
Army Developing Ways to Improve Household Goods Process
OCTOBER 22, 2019 - The Army is making improvements to the household goods, or HHG, process to help alleviate some of the stress attributed to a permanent change of station move. One initiative being considered is getting Soldiers their orders 120 days before their PCS date, said Maj. Gen. Michel M. Russell, G-4 assistant deputy chief of staff. "What that would do is allow … [Read more...]