Breaking: Secretary Pete Hegseth announced major, immediate reforms to PCS moves, raising the bar for performance this peak season and beyond.

Effective immediately:

• Personal Property Activity is designated a Department of War special activity
• Headquarters established at Scott Air Force Base (IL) by May 1, 2026
• Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis named first Commander, reporting directly to Sec. Hegseth
• Mission: deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient household goods and vehicle shipments for 300,000+ warfighters and families who move each year
• The 2026 NDAA provides funding for these reforms
• Military families will receive enhanced relocation support, including information on local schools and employment opportunities. 

MFA STATEMENT: 

Movers for America applauds Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for taking decisive action to fix the military’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) system and for elevating this mission to the highest levels of leadership within the Department of Defense. Treating military moves as a priority and placing direct responsibility under the Secretary sends a clear message that the readiness of service members and their families matters to America’s national security.

We also commend Army Major General Lance Curtis for his leadership of the PCS Task Force, and we urge him to find an ongoing mechanism to consult with the moving experts across the supply chain to avoid another failure like the GHC. A collaborative approach is essential to forging real, lasting solutions that ensure household goods arrive on time, arrive undamaged, and that families receive clear, timely communication throughout the moving process. 

The military moving industry stands ready to work hand-in-hand with the Department of Defense to meet these goals. From the move managers who coordinate complex logistics and bring together every piece of the process, to the local agents, independent owner-operators, and storage providers who execute these moves on the ground, our industry is united in its commitment to delivering a better experience for service members and their families.

We agree that treating PCS moves as a core mission will strengthen America’s ability to wage war in the future. When military families can move with confidence and stability, service members can focus fully on the mission. Movers for America looks forward to partnering with the Department of Defense to modernize the PCS system and deliver the reliability and accountability our military families deserve.

NEEDED: Your Insights 

Reports say that the U.S. military is set to grow by 30,000+ service members and families this year. As the force expands, the system responsible for moving military families must be ready. Getting household goods policies and business rules right has never mattered more.

We believe the best solutions start with the people doing the work. Your experience on the ground is essential to shaping policies that are practical, effective, and worthy of the families who serve.

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One of the most important ways to make your voice heard right now is by completing our new survey focused on the 2026 Business Rules and CMMC compliance.

Your feedback will:

• Inform MFA’s advocacy in Washington.
• Highlight real-world operational challenges.
• Help ensure new requirements are practical and achievable. 

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Reach out to MFA Exec Director Katie McMichael

MFA’s work in Washington is strongest when it’s informed by ongoing conversations with moving professionals across the country. If interested in getting or staying involved, take a moment to reach out to her at [email protected]. 

More Opportunities Ahead

As MFA continues to grow, we’re expanding our advocacy, education efforts, new ways to get involved. We’ll be sharing more opportunities soon, so keep an eye out.

Let’s keep rolling! 

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