ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Additionally, other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families.

The Military Spouse Employment Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, would allow military spouses to build a remote work career through federal agencies while they move with their spouses.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, process can be daunting. However, there are plenty of people and resources to help make the process as smooth as possible here.

• Military service members face unique challenges.
• Army Emergency Relief was created to alleviate financial distress of Soldiers and Army Families.

• Happy 58th Birthday to Army Community Service this month!  

The Department of Defense has approved a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, like pet shipping or quarantine fees, incurred by Service members during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).

• CAMP ZAMA, Japan – A walking tour to a local shrine gave community members here the chance to experience the culture tied to a significant Japanese holiday on its actual day of observance.

• GRAFENWHOER, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria hosted it’s eighth hybrid naturalization ceremony, Jan. 31 at the Tower View Conference Center at which 36 members of the USAG Bavaria community were welcomed as new citizens of the United States.

The Justice Department recently sent a letter to all state licensing authorities about new congressional requirements allowing service members and their spouses to use their professional licenses or certificates when they move to a new jurisdiction for military orders if they meet certain require