S5E3 - Protecting Military Families' Moving Entitlements: The PPM Petition

Protecting Military Families' Moving Entitlements: The PPM Petition In this episode, Isabel from LOGSA Mil Moves discusses the origins and goals of her organization, highlighting the veteran background of its founders and their focus on providing better moving services for military families. The conversation delves into the adjustments and evolving services LOGSA has offered, including the significant shift to personally procured moves (PPM). Isabel explains the implications of the Global Household Goods Contract, particularly how the recent changes threaten the PPM entitlements, potentially causing significant financial strains for military families. The episode emphasizes the importance of signing a petition to safeguard these entitlements, ensuring families retain the choice and financial support necessary for relocations. The conversation concludes with practical advice on how listeners can support the petition and highlights the broader impact on military families. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:17 The Origin Story of Logsa Mill Moves 01:34 Launching and Expanding Logsa Mill Moves 03:07 Challenges and Innovations in Military Moving 06:40 Training and Quality Control in Moving Services 11:49 New Global Household Goods Contract Impact 15:49 Concerns and Criticisms of the New Contract 26:22 Comparing Moving Costs: Fort Campbell to JBLM 26:46 Challenges with Homesafe and TMO 28:33 Personal Moving Experiences and Issues 30:22 The Importance of PPM Options 31:09 Educating Families on Moving Scams 31:48 Government vs. Private Moves 36:58 The Impact of Housing and School Choices 43:42 Advocating for Military Families' Rights 45:02 The Consequences of Single-Source Contracts 52:10 Call to Action: Sign the Petition Reach LOGSA Mil Moves here: Website: https://www.logsamilmoves.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/logsamilmoves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logsamilmoves Petition: Petition · Military Families Forced to New PCS Contract Amid Diminishing Self Move Rates - United States · Change.org Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagra m.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: [e-mail]