Army wife life

Surviving Your OCONUS Move: A Guide for Military Families Pcsing to Germany

PCSing OCONUS to Germany poses unique challenges, especially for those traveling alone with dependents and pets. This relocation Guide outlines key steps for a smooth move including: early preparation of documents, EFMP, Shipping POVs and obtaining necessary travel approvals.

Army wife life · Motherhood

From Ectopic to Expecting: My First Trimester & PCSing to Germany

BFP I found out I was pregnant with our first child in the middle of an OCONUS PCS (permanent change of station). The day before, I was deep-cleaning our apartment after the movers packed up the last of our household goods for the UAB shipment. That night, my best friend came over to say goodbye.… Continue reading From Ectopic to Expecting: My First Trimester & PCSing to Germany

Army wife life · Travel and Adventure

PCS to Germany with Large Dogs: How We Did It Without a Pet Shipper

PCS orders to Germany land in your inbox—cue the excitement. For about 13 seconds.Then it hits you: You’ve got a massive dog, in our case we had two. We’re talking 85 and 95 pounds of loyal fluff who definitely can’t ride in your lap and wouldn’t come close to squeezing under the seat in front… Continue reading PCS to Germany with Large Dogs: How We Did It Without a Pet Shipper