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Make the most of your time abroad with pointers on adjusting to your new home and more.

Moving to a foreign country can be the ultimate military adventure. However, it does require some preparation, guidance and a dose of patience.

Military OneSource can help you make the most of your time abroad with pointers on adjusting to your new home, information on finding employment for spouses, advice for getting around and ideas for assimilating your kids to a new culture.

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Preparing to Move, Logistics for Service Members, OCONUS/Overseas Moves
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Military OneSource Services for Living Overseas

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Featured Benefits and Resources

Benefits

Basic Allowance for Housing
PCS Entitlements
Family Separation Allowance
Overseas Housing Allowance
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Resources

DODEA, Department of Defense Education Activity
DODEA Parent Resources
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Personal Property Customer Service Contacts
Status of Forces Agreement Regulations
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