BASE TO BASE · YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
There’s the move on paper, and then there’s real life. Use this guide to get organized, find the right official resources, and put a housing plan around your timing.
Find the official installation overview, arrival information, housing contacts, schools, and local support. Start with the base you’re moving to and confirm details with your sponsor or installation.
Find your installation ↗Bring together your report date, travel plans, current lease or home sale, temporary lodging, and household goods schedule. Military OneSource has official planning resources to help organize the move.
Base housing, renting, or buying? Start with your expected time in the area, budget, commute, and household needs. If you’re leaving a home behind, we can also talk through selling or keeping it as a rental.
Use official moving guidance for household goods and transportation. Keep school records, health care, pet arrangements, and arrival contacts on your list, too.
Sometimes the most useful resource is a person who can help you sort through the choices. Tell me where you’re headed, when you’re moving, and what you’re trying to figure out.
An independent resource from Kinna Clark, REALTOR® and Military Relocation Professional. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Official sources linked above were checked October 17, 2026; confirm your individual requirements with the appropriate office.