The GHC contractor was terminated, and the DOD wants to build a better system. 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
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. As Peak Season pushes forward and the DP3 program once again steps up to serve military families, the Department of Defense is making progress in assembling the task force to unpack how the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) went so spectacularly off the rails.
TRANSCOM
recently shared
its optimism for the future. Now, let’s hope we can avoid repeating recent history.
Some 20 individuals have already been chosen, and we’re told the task force will grow to
more than 50
members. It’s encouraging to hear TRANSCOM Commander Maj. Gen. Curtis acknowledge the frustrations surrounding the rollout — and even more promising to hear him say the task force will focus on
“trust, timeliness, and accountability.”
His comments also emphasized the importance of clear standards, oversight, and consequences — three things the GHC sorely lacked.
The moving companies and professionals who have relocated service families for more than 75 years – and who helped DOD work through the complexities of moving during the pandemic – are committed to a successful path forward.
Movers know what works and what doesn’t within the realities of the marketplace,
and they’re ready to contribute their expertise to build a transformative system that serves DOD and our service branches and families.
Hopefully, the task force will include industry representatives and will seek the insights we’re ready to share.
Your Voice, Their Action: Take Our Peak Season Survey
Military families and movers: your experiences are crucial! The GHC has been cancelled, and now is the opportunity to help chart the path forward. Movers For America is conducting a time-critical industry survey on your realities this peak PCS season. Share your voice, highlight your concerns, and help us shape the future. Fill out the survey
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