Smooth Moves: Relocating Overseas
- You just received an overseas PCS order to Belgium. After jumping for joy (or simply being terrified), now what? There are challenges associated with any relocation order, but overseas relocations may seem particularly daunting due to unique preparations (e.g., are your passports up-to-date, is English the primary language of your destination?). This article will share some findings from the current literature surrounding military overseas relocations, discuss common challenges and resilience factors among families, and provide strategies to make future overseas relocations more manageable for families.
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