ALERT: Army to Pull Back from GHC
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].
In a major development last Friday, the Army took decisive action to protect its personnel from ongoing delays in the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). Effective immediately, all Army shipping offices will pull back household goods shipments and partial Personally Procured Moves (PPMs) from the GHC if the contractor has not provided at least 21 days lead time for the shipment, or has not assigned a subcontractor within 21 days. These shipments will instead be rebooked under the legacy Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) to “prevent further disruptions to Soldier and Civilian relocations.”
U.S. Senator Mark Warner sends letter to TRANSCOM
Last week, U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia sent a letter to TRANSCOM to address mounting delays under the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC), warning that military families cannot afford more disruptions. Senator Warner also reminded TRANSCOM that military families were recently burdened by the failed housing privatization.
“My constituents and press reporting indicate that HomeSafe Alliance is struggling to support military moves in a timely and predictable manner, calling into question performance on the contract, and ultimately degrading the readiness of our nation’s servicemembers and their families. As the military community enters the permanent change of station (PCS) peak season, it is essential that our servicemembers and their families have the logistical support they need to meet the mission,” wrote Sen. Warner.
Letter below:
MFA Responds to Assertions by GHC Contractor
Last week, Movers For America issued a statement in response to the recent comments by the GHC contractor. The recent announcement celebrating the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) nearing just 1% of annual domestic military moves — almost one year past the date of its intended full domestic implementation — paints an unfortunate and misleading picture. We believe military families, American businesses, U.S. elected officials, and American taxpayers deserve transparency and full facts so they can make informed decisions. Full statement here.
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