• Rising to the Challenge

    On an average day, the energy inside the Ramstein Passenger Terminal is a mix of nervous anticipation and excitement. However, on the day that the Secretary of Defense announced the initial force-wide Stop Movement order, it was just short of chaos.

  • Pets on the move: PCSing pets

    Travelers with pets go through the check-in process at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2020. Depending on their destination, passengers must check in with their pets two to four hours before their departure time.

  • How to PCS pets

    The following displays are a series of graphics on how to PCS your pet. Please refer to the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Health and Plant Health Inspection Service's website for the most up to date information on pet laws and regulations.

  • Personal Property Shipping FAQ

    Personal Property Processing OfficeQ: Do I need orders to schedule my shipments?A: Yes, your orders provide the funding we require to book your shipments.Q: Do I need to put my shipments in Defense Personal Property System (DPS)?A: Yes, military (PCS only) and civilians (PCS or separating) are

  • How to transfer schools during a PCS

    People making a permanent change of station have a long list of things to check before they move to their next base. This list gets even longer for those who have kids in school.Parents should notify their child’s school about their PCS once orders are received, and ask about the earliest date they

  • PCSing? Not before turning in your VAT forms!

    Are you leaving Germany to move to your next duty station? Don’t forget to settle your business, especially when it comes to tax relief. When U.S. DOD members make a permanent change of station to Germany, they have the privilege of saving money on taxes by purchasing VAT forms and enrolling in the

  • Day of departure: PCS edition

    Outprocessing from an overseas assignment is known for being a complicated process, but service members can finally take a breather once they wake-up on that final day-of-departure morning.Though the day of departure may be a day to relax, for some, the day can quickly turn into one of the busiest.

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