Getting your PCS move orders is an exciting (and often stressful) milestone. Whether you’re a first-time mover or a seasoned service member, preparing early can save you time, money, and headaches. In 2025, there are more tools and resources than ever to make your Personally Procured Move (PPM) go smoothly and maximize your reimbursement. Here… Read More
PCS Season 2025: What You Need to Know Each year, PCS season brings a surge of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves across all branches of the U.S. military. Typically peaking between May and August, this busy window is when most service members receive orders and begin their relocation journey. Whether it’s your first PCS… Read More
If you’re a service member preparing for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), chances are you’ve already received those all-important PCS orders. While your first instinct may be to tackle the move on your own, there’s a smarter, easier way to handle it in 2025: let professional carriers do the heavy lifting while you focus… Read More
How to Ace Your DITY Move (Now Known as a PPM) If you’re a service member planning a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), a Personally Procured Move (PPM) — formerly known as a Do-It-Yourself (DITY) move — might be your best option. A PPM gives you control over how and when your belongings are moved,… Read More
What Are PPM Moves (Formerly DITY Moves)? Personally Procured Moves (PPMs), previously known as Do-It-Yourself, or DITY moves, give military members the flexibility to manage their own relocation. Whether you’re familiar with the old term or new, PPM moves allow you to transport your household goods yourself and receive financial reimbursement from the military. Instead… Read More
Military Moves — A Guide: 2025 Edition Military families often face the challenge of relocating every 2–3 years due to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Understanding the available moving options and resources is crucial for a smooth transition. Whether you opt for a government-arranged move or a Personally Procured Move (PPM), uShip offers tools… Read More
My name is Jesse Vasquez and my time spent as an officer with the United States Army was littered with cross-country moves. The moves I made in my career, as with most military PCS moves (Permanent Change of Station), were eventful, exciting, stressful and painful. Anyone in the military can recall how frustrating it is… Read More
Get on the road to your next adventure with these helpful moving tips from uShip. Intrastate (local) moving tips: Ask the company to provide an estimate on how long your move will take since these moves are generally priced at an hourly rate. Make sure that your quote includes any extra fees such as fuel… Read More
Buying a safe online, moving, or inheriting a safe from a friend or family member, you may need to find a way to ship a gun safe. This is not your average shipment. As a result, you can easily find yourself stumped when you need to find a shipping solution. Large safes, often gun safes,… Read More
SUP? If you are moving, or if you have bought a stand up paddle board online, chances are you will need a way to transport it. Sure, you could pay the extra fees to ship it via a parcel carrier, but there is a better way. The best way to transport a paddle board is… Read More