 You just received orders to your next duty station. Lots of thoughts are running through your head, excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty of the unknown, but there is one thing for sure. You need to start preparing immediately. Whether your move is days, weeks, or even months away, you should develop a checklist of tasks that need to be completed. Contacting your command sponsor is vital to ensure a smooth transition to your new command. Additionally, you should budget in advance, contact your transportation office, and find out what the military will cover and if you will need to pay out of pocket. To keep finances on track and avoid last minute costs, you should also plan for temporary housing expenses and startup utility costs. Peak PCS season is on its way and a lot of service members are heading to new commands. Make your life easier by contacting your sponsor and visiting move.mil as soon as you receive your orders.