All moving companies and contractors must make an independent business decision about whether to participate in military moves under the GHC. We want to hear from movers who have serviced GHC shipments — good, bad, or neutral. If you’d like to share your experience and help us gain better insights, or if you’d like help reaching out to your U.S. Congressman or Senator, please email [email protected].
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has turned their focus to the DOD. As we’ve seen, DOGE is known for cutting through government bloat and making efficiency recommendations directly to President Trump. Now, they’re evaluating whether taxpayer dollars are being put to good use within the DOD.
If you have any concerns with DOD programs – including the GHC – you can share your concerns by sending a direct message to DOGE’s Twitter (X) account: @DOGE.
The Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) was initially intended to improve moving services for military families. But two years in, it’s behind schedule, over budget, and failing more than 1,000 service members.
The competitive Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) is repeatedly stepping in to salvage these failures, creating a costly and inefficient dual-system approach. We know short fuse shipments (last-minute moves) have increased during the GHC rollout, and we know these shipments typically cost the government more since they bypass the DP3 system where performance and value are both considered before awarding jobs. Is this the best return on investment for military families, American businesses, and taxpayers?
As we continue to strive for the highest quality of moving service for our military families, our families deserve programs that support military readiness, quality of life, and recruitment and retention. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has already launched an evaluation, and DOGE could provide a valuable additional perspective.
WRAL (Raleigh, NC): 1,000 complaints already for new military moving program
The North Carolina news station did a follow-up to last month’s story about how the GHC has impacted military families and some North Carolina movers. The article includes an acknowledgment from TRANSCOM’s Andy Dawson that there have been issues, which he said are to be expected in a program “this size” that is “transformational.” The article also notes that complaints have increased since mid-December as the GHC continues to ramp up. READ MORE
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