When you retire from the military, you have the option of making one final move free of charge (courtesy of the military) back to your home of record. Speak to TMO (Traffic Management Office) about your plans to move back to your home of record, so that arrangements can be made to pack up your belongings and move you and your family back to your home of record. You have one year in which to complete your “final” move. You are entitled to keep your household goods in storage for 12 months from your original date of retirement if you need to. However, members on retirement orders may request extensions beyond the one year limit for medical, training, educational or other qualifying reasons.
You will need to contact the nearest TMO to verify your storage time, when the year is up and what the fees would be if you exceed the one year time period. As soon as you know that you are going to need an extension contact TMO as soon as possible in advance to avoid any last minute problems, confusion or delays. Put it into your calendar or your smartphone or both, because depending on someone to call and remind you…. Is not gonna happen.
Karen Butler, Military Specialist, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field
Coldwell Banker United Realtors, Fort Walton Beach, Fl www.KarenButler.com
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