On today’s episode of Ruck up Buttercup we are chatting about Pcs, but mostly about PCS Oconus. A topic only talked about it seems when you are in the midst of a move away from the continental states. We all love the idea of living overseas and seeing the world, and why not, that isn’t something everyone get to do an doing that on the Military’s dime is amazing.
Those moves however, come with a whole other set of challenges. Things that you may not even be aware of until you are in the throws of it trying to figure out how to overcome it. We wanted to talk about some of those topics as we here at Deployed Love have had family and friends PCS overseas recently. As well as a couple of us have done it ourselves and have a pretty good idea of the challenges you may encounter along the way.
We want to really encourage you to do your research. Yes we talk about these as challenges, but they are all things you can get through. And they are SO WORTH IT in the long run. You are going to learn, grow and experience so many things through this opportunity.
If you know any resources for these challenges that will be helpful to the listeners PLEASE send them our way so we can better help families.
Resources mentioned on today’s show:
EFMP: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/special-needs/exceptional-family-member/
Moving with Pets: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/planning-your-move/moving-with-pets/
Dogs on Deployment: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/
Command Sponsorship: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/oconus-moves/logistics-and-family/obtaining-command-sponsorship-before-an-overseas-tour
Space A Travel: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/travel/travel-planning/plan-your-trip-with-space-a-travel/
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