Hey everyone! Something I've been wondering about - if a soldier is deployed, does the military pay for their family to move, like for safety or other reasons? Thanks for any insight you can provide!
Hello! It's important to note that if a soldier is deployed, the military typically does not pay for the rest of the family to move. The costs associated with a military move, also known as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), usually only occur when the soldier's home base is being changed. When a soldier is deployed to a combat area or other temporary assignment, the soldier's family most often remains at their current location. There are support structures in place for families of deployed soldiers, and military communities are typically very supportive during these times. Of course, specific situations can vary, so it would be best to discuss this with an official military representative to get a clear understanding of what assistance may be available.
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