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  • PCSing with your POV

    A permanent change of station from the Kaiserslautern Military Community can cause stress, especially with a privately owned vehicle. Follow these guidelines to successfully turn in your POV for shipment.

  • 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

  • Not all trash is created equal

    Military personnel living off-base or base housing on Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Landstuhl have become accustomed to the thorough methods of trash disposal in Germany.

  • 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

  • PCSing with your Pet

    Planning and preparing are essential when traveling with your pets. It is important to follow specific guidelines from airlines and veterinarians when making a permanent change of station from the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

  • 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.

  • Renovations underway at Ramstein fitness centers

    The Northside Fitness Center and the Southside Fitness Center are both currently undergoing renovations on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, with an expected completion date in June 2018.

  • Clearing housing on and off-base

    Now that you have shipped all of your belongings, you will need to clear housing and move into temporary lodging.Whether you live on or off-base, the steps provided will guide you to make your outbound processing a smooth transition.OFF-BASE:1. Provide your landlord a minimum of 30 days written