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Military Transition Help

Leaving the service brings a new set of choices about where to live and what comes next. These guides help you plan the move from military life to your next chapter.

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A quiet suburban street with palm trees, tile-roofed houses, and green lawns under a wide sky.
Military Transition Help

10/8/2026 · 10 min read

Your Final PCS: Where to Live After Military Retirement

When the military no longer picks your next address, what should sit at the center of your life instead? A simple, five-step way to choose where to live after retirement, with Orlando, Florida, as a working example.

By VeteranPCS

The downtown Orlando skyline and the Lake Eola fountain reflected in calm water at sunrise.
Military Transition Help

10/4/2026 · 11 min read

Moving to Orlando for a Research Park or Defense Job: Where Should You Live?

A guide for service members, veterans, and defense civilians moving to Orlando for work at Central Florida Research Park, NSA Orlando, or UCF. Compare East Orlando, Oviedo, Avalon Park, and the eastern edge, with 2026 BAH and commute tips from Ted Moseley, a Navy veteran and VeteranPCS agent.

By Ted Moseley

Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean beside a long wooden fishing pier on a quiet beach
Military Transition Help

10/4/2026 · 9 min read

Why Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Is a Great Place for Military Retirement

A retired service member and local agent shares why his family chose Myrtle Beach, plus verified facts on South Carolina's military retirement tax break, disabled veteran property tax exemption, VA care, and veteran life on the Grand Strand.

By Michael & Alicia Sheehan

An oil pump jack silhouetted against an evening sky, a reminder of the oil and gas industry that shapes life in the Permian Basin around Midland and Odessa.
Military Transition Help

10/3/2026 · 9 min read

Relocating to West Texas? Here's What You Need to Know

A veteran Realtor who also works in oil and gas explains what it is really like to buy a home in Midland, Odessa, and the rest of the Permian Basin, from oilfield commutes and storm-tough roofs to VA loan offers and remote home searches.

By Rowdy Norred

A couple carrying moving boxes through the front door of a new home
Military Transition Help

9/12/2026 · 8 min read

Your Final Move: HHG Rules for Separation and Retirement

The final move out of the military is not a normal PCS. Here is how the eight-year rule, the scheduling deadline, and the one-storage-option limit shape where you can afford to land.

By VeteranPCS

A two-story brick suburban home with a covered front porch and a two-car garage
Military Transition Help

8/27/2026 · 8 min read

Transitioning to Civilian Homeownership: Buying a Home After Military Service

For the first time in years, you get to choose where you live. Here is how to use your VA loan after service, what to line up first, and who to call.

By Jason Anderson

How to PCS with a pet.
Military Transition Help

4/23/2024 · 6 min read

Navigating Your PCS Move with Pets: A Comprehensive Guide

"Essential guide for military families on safely moving pets during a PCS. Tips for planning, comfort, and compliance for a smooth transition."

By VeteranPCS

Moving to your next duty station with children can be challending
Military Transition Help

4/23/2024 · 5 min read

Managing a PCS Move with Children: Strategies for Military Families

Discover essential tips and resources for military families navigating a PCS move with children. Ensure a smooth transition and support your kids’...

By VeteranPCS

PCSing to a duty station in another state within CONUS.
Military Transition Help

4/23/2024 · 5 min read

PCSing to Another State: How VeteranPCS Eases the Transition with Veteran Real Estate Experts

Explore essential tips for managing your home sale and purchase during your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. Smooth transitions await military families!

By VeteranPCS

Jason Anderson, Founder & CEO of VeteranPCS, works with military personnel as the PCS to secure the home of their dreams.
Military Transition Help

1/3/2024 · 7 min read

Benefits of Working with Veteran Real Estate Agents for Military and Veterans

See why veterans gain an edge by working with a veteran real estate agent who understands VA loans, military moves, and finding the right military community.

By VeteranPCS

VeteranPCS teams up with John Hopkins University's real estate program to help veterans
Military Transition Help

12/18/2023 · 3 min read

Unlocking Opportunities: A Recap of the JHU VeteranPCS Event

Join VeteranPCS and Johns Hopkins University to empower veterans and military spouses with VA Loan insights for investment properties and financial growth.

By Jason Anderson

Unleashing Veteran Leadership in Commercial Real Estate: A Mission-Driven Approach
Military Transition Help

12/18/2023 · 3 min read

Unleashing Veteran Leadership in Commercial Real Estate: A Mission-Driven Approach

Discover how military veterans enrich commercial real estate and learn VA Loan strategies from Jason Anderson of VeteranPCS at our recent D.C. event.

By VeteranPCS

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