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Three cheers for PCS season!  WHHAAAT?  Our managing editor finds the good in an otherwise dreaded experience. Read on ... 

Moving is one of the ultimate challenges for military folks.  For so many reasons ... how one milspouse is dealing with phase 1 of moving. 

One of our favorite columnists, Kristina Doss, is on one big military adventure overseas. Read about her epic journey! 

Read about one Navy spouse and how she has found the silver lining in leaving a city she loves. 

PCS season is here so take a break from cleaning out your pantry to check on your financial sitch.  One Navy wife shares her money matters story >>>

Did you just receive PCS orders?  Heading out on house hunting leave?  If you are thinking of buying a house, be sure and read this piece ... 

The always lovely Megan Glynn, the Air Force Spouse of the Year, is facing down yet another military adventure. Read about her ride from millife to civ-life! 

Army Wife 101 shares some great tips for making friends at your new duty station, both online and off. Don't forget to visit the Blue Star Families Facebook page at http://facebook.com/bluestarfamilies.

For the first time, soon-to-be military retirees have a guide that can help them make the most of that final PCS with the “Best Places for Military Retirement” list. Commissioned by USAA and Military.com to help military retirees with this major life transition, the list analyzes factors that should be taken into account when deciding where to live.

You know those wedding planners that you can buy from Barnes and Noble that have a month-by-month or week-by-week checklist for planning a wedding?  Is there any similar resource for PCSing (both DITY and military move)?  I know I really could have used one, since this was my first PCS! ~JG