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munity around it with MilitaryINSTALLATIONS. This online tool has contact information, articles, maps and photos about installations worldwide. Learn more about how to explore your base and beyond with Mili- taryINSTALLATIONS.
• Contact your installation Military and Family Support Center for assistance before, during and af- ter your move. Resources include Smooth Move and newcomer briefings, loan closets, information about child care, youth programs, confidential non-medical counseling and more.
• Learn about housing options for service members and families.
2. Prepare your children.
Moving can be a challenging experience for children. Learn more about making the move easier for military children and ways to help children cope with moving. You can also check out resources to help young children through life milestones from Sesame Street for Military Families including the Big Moving Adventure mobile app and more.
3. Take inventory.
A key part of a successful move is knowing exactly what’s going with you. Learn more about PCS entitle- ments so you know what and how much you are allowed to take with you. Once you know what you’re taking, you can make your inventory. With a smartphone
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Moving can be the start of a great family adventure, and it can also bring challenges.
No matter where your orders are taking you, Military OneSource and the military Relocation Assistance Program provide comprehensive information, resources and services to help you master your move. Use the following tips to help make your next move easier so you can focus on the exciting opportunities that await at your new home.
1. Start planning right away.
It’s never too early to start planning. Learn more about arranging a personal property shipment and start with the following:
• Visit the Moving Your Personal Property page. Military OneSource now offers comprehensive moving information, resources and services all in one place. Find content from the former Move.mil website, includ- ing moving guides, videos, FAQs, entitlement brochures, DPS log in and more.
• Use the Plan My Move online tool to create custom- ized checklists, filled with important to-dos, tips, and information to help you stay organized throughout the moving process. Whether its locating a new school, securing new housing or preparing financially for the move, the Plan My Move checklist will help ensure you won’t forget a thing, including EFMP & Me assistance at your new installation and making sure your pets are ready for the move.
• Learn about your new installation and the com-
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Take command of your move with these tips
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