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LatestMALT rate 20266 min read

MALT Rate 2026: PCS Mileage Went Up to $0.235 in July (And Nobody Announced It)

The PCS mileage rate rose from $0.205 to $0.235 per mile on July 1, 2026, in a midyear adjustment. Here is what it is worth, which date decides it, and the second JTR change that now covers your arrival night.

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military PCS entitlements 20268 min read

Military PCS Entitlements 2026: How Much Do I Get? (Every Rate by Rank)

Every 2026 military PCS entitlement with exact dollar amounts by rank: DLA, MALT, per diem, TLE, PPM, HHG weight, and pet travel. Updated June 2026 with verified JTR rates.

PCS with pets military 20267 min read

PCS With Pets in 2026: What the Military Covers, What It Doesn't, and How to Not Lose Your Mind

The military now reimburses up to $2,000 for OCONUS pet travel. Here is what you are owed, what to watch for by country, and how to move your pet without going broke.

TLE PCS3 min read

TLE Explained: How to Claim Up to 21 Days of Lodging on Your PCS (2026)

Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) covers up to 21 days of lodging and meals during a CONUS PCS. Here is how it works in 2026, the daily cap, how to split your days, and the mistakes that quietly cost families money.

military PCS changes 20264 min read

HomeSafe Is Gone: What Changed About Military Moves in 2026

HomeSafe Alliance was fired. The new Personal Property Activity (PPA) is running military moves now. Here's what changed, what stayed the same, and what you need to do differently this PCS season.

DLA rates military 20267 min read

DLA Rates by Rank 2026, Full Table + How to Claim

2026 DLA rates for every military pay grade, with and without dependents. Full table, eligibility rules, claim steps, and common mistakes to avoid.

EFMP PCS11 min read

EFMP and PCS, What You Need to Know Before Orders Drop

EFMP PCS guide: screening timelines, medical transfers, IEP transitions, OCONUS rules, and your rights. Built for military families with special needs dependents.

first PCS military8 min read

First PCS Guide, What Nobody Tells the New E-3

Your first PCS military move is confusing. Here's the no-BS guide to orders, entitlements, TMO, weight limits, and the mistakes every junior enlisted makes.

OCONUS PCS checklist8 min read

OCONUS PCS Checklist, Everything Before You Go Overseas

The complete OCONUS PCS checklist: passports, medical screening, HHG, POV shipping, command sponsorship, and more. Timeline from 12 weeks out to arrival.

PPM move military7 min read

PPM Move Guide: How to Actually Profit From Your Military PCS

A PPM move military guide with real math, weight tables, and the exact steps to pocket $2,000-$5,000 on your next PCS. Written by someone who's done it five times.

PCS entitlements3 min read

PCS Entitlements You're Probably Leaving on the Table (2026 Guide)

Most service members miss thousands in PCS entitlements. Here's every dollar you're owed, DLA, MALT, per diem, TLE, and more, with 2026 JTR rates.

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