USMILITARYMOVES
Orders in hand.Next steps clear.
Free tools for the next set of orders. A PCS, or separating and retiring. Always free for families.
179+ installations50 state guidesBuilt by veterans
It is a place to plan the next set of orders. A place to find an agent who already knows VA loans and report dates. Mostly, it is a place where military families do not have to figure the move out alone.
Over the years, every branch, every status, and every kind of household has needed the same thing: a clear next step. Base guides, BAH, state benefits, and a verified agent. Built by veterans, always free.
Plan the Move
Checklists, timelines, BAH, and installation intel before you pack a box. Built around the way a PCS actually works.
Open PCS Planner
Start Transition
Separating or retiring. VA claims, healthcare, GI Bill, and the next career, timed to the way an ETS actually works.
Open Transition Planner
Find a Home
Get matched with a verified military real estate agent who knows VA loans, report dates, and what a short timeline really means.
Find an Agent
Spouse Resources
License reciprocity, careers, and legal rights across every PCS. Built for the spouse who has already moved more than once.
Open Spouse GuidesWhere do you want to start?
Pick the path that matches your orders, not a generic homepage menu.
Giving back $1 million+ to the organizations that serve military families by 2036
Our mission is to give back over $1,000,000 by 2036 to the Military Service Organizations and Veterans Service Organizations that show up for service members, veterans, and their families every day. As the network grows, so does the giving.
Every tool on USMilitaryMoves stays 100% free for military families. The commercial platform and partner seats fund those tools now. A separate Foundation is planned after that revenue is real, families will not have to use the network to qualify for help.
What We Do
Every resource built around the way military life actually works.
PCS Planning
Checklists, timelines, DITY moves, TMO appointments, and base-by-base intel before you pack a box.
Base Guides
On-post housing, school ratings, healthcare, gate hours, and insider tips for 179+ installations.
Overseas PCS
OCONUS guides covering OHA, DoDEA schools, SOFA, COLA, pets, and culture for major overseas assignments.
VA Loans & Housing
VA loan entitlement, assumable VA loans, down payment comparison, and military-savvy agents.
State Benefits & Legal Rights
SCRA protections, spouse license reciprocity, property tax exemptions, and domicile rights by state.
Built for the Next Set of Orders
The PCS planner put the 30-day scramble in order. Housing, BAH, and the school checklist were in one place instead of a dozen tabs.
The BAH calculator showed what I could actually afford off-base before I started looking. That one number kept me from overbuying.
The state benefits guide answered the tax questions we used to guess at every PCS. We used it before we picked a neighborhood.
Military News & Guides
Plain-language breakdowns of the policy, benefits, and moves that affect military families right now.
Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Explained: What You Get Paid Once Per PCS
Dislocation Allowance is a one-time, tax-free payment that helps you set up a household after a PCS. It is not BAH, and it is not lodging. Here are…
PCS MovingPCS Weight Allowance: What JTR Table 5-37 Actually Lets You Ship
Your household-goods weight allowance is a hard cap. Unaccompanied baggage, the main shipment, and non-temporary storage all count against it. Here…
PCS MovingPCS With a Car: POV Shipment, Driving, and MALT Mileage Pay
Stateside, you usually drive and the government pays MALT on official miles. Overseas, most orders ship one vehicle. Here is how to choose drive,…
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Common Questions
Is USMilitaryMoves free for military families?
Yes, 100% free, always. No fees, no subscriptions, no commissions charged to families. Every tool, guide, and agent match on this platform is free because military families deserve that.
Can I use a VA loan more than once?
Yes. You can use your VA loan benefit multiple times as long as you have remaining entitlement, or have paid off and restored a previous VA loan. Many servicemembers even carry two active VA loans simultaneously, one at a previous duty station and one at the new one, if they have sufficient remaining entitlement.
What is BAH and how do I calculate it?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly tax-free stipend paid to servicemembers living off-base, based on paygrade, duty station zip code, and dependent status. Use our free BAH Calculator to look up rates at any installation. BAH is designed to cover median housing costs in your duty station area.
What is EFMP and how does it affect a PCS move?
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) covers any dependent with a special medical or educational need. Enrollment is mandatory and must be completed before PCS orders are finalized. The gaining installation must confirm it can support your family member's needs. EFMP also connects families to ECHO (supplemental TRICARE), IEP advocacy, respite care, and installation coordinators.
Know a military family we can help?
PCSing, separating, or retiring. Refer them to a verified agent. No license required.
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