Receiving Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders can be stressful and exciting if those orders bring you to the state of Wisconsin; welcome! Wisconsin is a midwest-friendly state known for its four distinct seasons and urban and rural communities. Water is a big part of our culture. Surrounded by Great Lakes Michigan and Superior and the Mississippi River, we are also home to over 15,000 lakes. You will find a glacier-carved landscape, hardworking business culture, and welcoming main streets. While we get teased a bit about our reputation for good beer and great cheese, we’re proud of both and looking forward to sharing it all with you.
PCS RESOURCES
The Military.com site features resources for service personnel and veterans preparing for a PCS move, including an article with 5 Things to Do When You Get PCS Orders.
A PCS MOVE TO WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (WDVA), COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS
The WDVA has County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers trained to assist Service members, Veterans, retired Service members, and their Families find and applying for military/Veterans benefits under federal, state, and local laws. All their services are provided free of charge. In Wisconsin, the County Veterans Service Officers play a critical role in the veteran’s advocacy system and are often the initial contact in the community for veterans’ services. Each county in Wisconsin has a CVS Officer committed to providing a vital and efficient system of services and advocacy to veterans, dependents, and survivors.
SOLDIER AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS
The Wisconsin National Guard has 10 Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists (S&FRS) in 8 states. Our S&FRS team supports Soldiers and their families throughout the military life cycle with information, resources, and referrals (IRR) to community-based resources to address quality-of-life issues and concerns. The team can assist service members, veterans, retirees, military families, and community partners with IRR in federal, state, county, and local community-based programs. This page has a list of S&FRS contacts by region.
Wisconsin Military and Veterans Benefits
Wisconsin offers unique benefits for Service members, Veterans, and their Families, including a property tax credit, the Wisconsin G.I. Bill education benefit, state employment Veterans hiring preference, Veteran Job Retraining Grants, special vehicle license plates, and hunting and fishing license benefits. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component, and Veteran disability status.
Moving to or within Wisconsin? START WITH MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL
When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a Military Relocation Professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful.
