The Pentagon PCS moves budget cuts refer to a significant shift in how the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) plans to manage and fund the permanent change of station (PCS) relocation program. With military relocation costs totaling roughly $5 billion annually, defense leaders are looking at ways to reduce spending, improve efficiency, and provide greater stability for service members and their families. In May 2025, the Pentagon officially issued guidance directing military departments to review their PCS budgets and propose plans to gradually cut the spending on discretionary PCS moves,…
