All Military PCS & VA Loan Guides

Every VeteranPCS guide, newest first. Page 2 of 29.

Aerial view of the Oahu coastline near Honolulu, Hawaii.
VA Loan Help

7/2/2026 · 8 min read

Using Your VA Loan in Hawaii: What Oahu Buyers Should Know

How the VA loan works on Oahu: eligibility, the COE, reusing your entitlement, VA-approved condos, and why loan assumptions get tricky in a high-price market.

By Karen Riley

U.S. military bases in New Jersey
U.S. Military Bases

7/2/2026 · 6 min read

What Military Bases are in New Jersey?

A guide to active military bases in New Jersey, led by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, plus PCS housing tips, VA-loan guidance, and veteran-friendly agents.

By VeteranPCS

Longhorn cattle in the Fort Worth Stockyards near NAS JRB Fort Worth.
Things to Do Near You

7/1/2026 · 6 min read

Best Things to Do Near NAS JRB Fort Worth

A local agent's guide to the Stockyards, Airfield Falls, the Cultural District, the Fort Worth Zoo, and Lake Worth for families PCSing to NAS JRB Fort Worth.

By Nick Getzendanner

Sold sign in front of a military family's home after a PCS move
Financial Guidance

7/1/2026 · 5 min read

Military Capital Gains Exclusion When Selling Your Home

Active-duty service can pause the IRS home-sale clock for up to 10 years. Here is how the military capital gains exclusion lets you avoid tax on more gain.

By VeteranPCS

U.S. military bases in Missouri
U.S. Military Bases

7/1/2026 · 6 min read

What Military Bases are in Missouri?

A guide to active military bases in Missouri, from Fort Leonard Wood to Whiteman Air Force Base, plus PCS tips, VA-loan help, and veteran-friendly agents.

By VeteranPCS

Military couple touring a home with a real estate agent
PCS Help

6/30/2026 · 5 min read

House Hunting Leave: How to Use Permissive TDY Before Your PCS

Most service members can request up to 10 days of permissive TDY to house hunt before a PCS, without being charged leave. Here is how to ask for it and make every day count.

By VeteranPCS

Service member loading boxes into a moving truck during a PCS move
PCS Help

6/30/2026 · 6 min read

PPM Move in 2026: How to Maximize Your DITY Move Payout

A personally procured move (PPM or DITY) can pay you to move your own household goods. Here is how the 2026 incentive works and how to maximize it.

By VeteranPCS

U.S. military bases in Ohio
U.S. Military Bases

6/30/2026 · 7 min read

What Military Bases are in Ohio?

A guide to the active military bases in Ohio, anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with PCS housing tips, VA-loan guidance, and veteran-friendly agents.

By VeteranPCS

Military family standing outside their new home during a PCS move
Financial Guidance

6/29/2026 · 5 min read

2026 BAH Rates: What Changed and How to Check Yours

Your 2026 BAH went up an average of 4.2%. Here is what changed, why you may still pay a little out of pocket, and how to confirm your exact rate.

By VeteranPCS

Newport mansions and historic estates viewed from Narragansett Bay on a clear coastal New England day
U.S. Military Bases

6/29/2026 · 9 min read

PCS to Naval Station Newport: A 2026 Guide for Military Families

A 2026 guide for military families moving to Naval Station Newport, covering where to live, BAH, schools, healthcare, and life on the Rhode Island coast.

By VeteranPCS

U.S. military bases in Oklahoma
U.S. Military Bases

6/29/2026 · 6 min read

What Military Bases are in Oklahoma?

A guide to active military bases in Oklahoma, including Tinker AFB and Fort Sill, plus PCS housing tips, VA-loan help, and veteran-friendly real estate agents.

By VeteranPCS

Two-story stone home with symmetrical windows on a tree-lined residential street
VA Loan Help

6/28/2026 · 5 min read

Buying a Duplex With a VA Loan: House Hacking for Military Families

The VA loan covers duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes as long as you live in one unit. Here are the occupancy, rental income, and entitlement rules for 2026.

By VeteranPCS

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