To most servicemen and women, moving is a synonymous part of military life. Duty can send personnel and their families from one end of the globe to the other with little warning, and this can sometimes be a jarring, challenging situation for all involved. Fortunately, the US military provides safety nets and assistance for dealing with this exact sort of thing, to make life easier for soldiers and their loved ones.
The military provides assistance with relocation expenses based on weight of the inventory being moved and the time it takes to relocate. The expectation is 350-miles per diem, so the policy is to cover lodging and meals for such a journey, either in the air or if you drive the distance yourself.
They also offer financial support for those requiring additional expenses covered. This can come in the form of financial management programs which aid in personal budgeting, as well as advances in salary for additional relocation costs.
There are relocation services specifically tuned to connecting personnel with housing information, assisting them with finding a place to stay upon moving; this is particularly helpful as it can be challenging to look for a new home from a potentially long distance away.
Counselling services are also provided 24/7 via Military OneSource, which offers up to twelve confidential sessions at no cost to help those additionally burdened by the stress or challenges of relocation.
All these resources and more are further detailed via https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/. While the prospect of moving can be daunting to those who haven’t faced that experience yet, the military has made sure to watch out for their dedicated servicemembers’ needs.