Jennifer C.
Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job.
Military PCS helper: what comes next?
Pick the stage you are in, whether you have orders, are planning a PPM, need storage or are arriving in Northern Nevada, and the helper lists the next steps in plain language. Government-arranged moves are booked through your installation transportation office and the Defense Personal Property System.
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Government-arranged moves are booked through your installation transportation office and the Defense Personal Property System at Military OneSource / move.mil. Carriers for government-arranged moves are assigned through that system.
How to use the PCS helper
- Choose your stage. The four choices are I have orders, Planning a PPM, Need storage and Arriving in Northern Nevada.
- Read the steps. A short numbered list appears.
- Follow the official link. Your base transportation office and Military OneSource are the places to start and track a government-arranged move.
- Call about local help. For storage or a local move in Northern Nevada, call 775-359-6683.
A permanent change of station comes with a lot of vocabulary and several offices. The helper trims it to a short list for each stage. It points you to the official booking channel first, because that is where a government-arranged move starts, and then shows where O'Brien's can help in Northern Nevada.
The four stages
With orders in hand, the first stop is your installation transportation office (the Personal Property Office) and the Defense Personal Property System. A Personally Procured Move, or PPM, needs a valid set of orders. If you need storage, ask the transportation office whether your orders authorize it. If you are arriving in Northern Nevada, your inbound shipment is booked through the same channel.
Where O'Brien's fits
O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods. Vault storage in the Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month, for goods you arrange to store yourself. For a PPM, you can hire help for part of the work, such as packing or loading, and a free in-home estimate shows what that looks like. More is on the military moving page and the page on storage for military households.
What the helper cannot tell you
Weight allowances, reimbursement rules and claim deadlines come from the Joint Travel Regulations and from your transportation office, so the helper gives none of them. It cannot see your orders or your installation's rules, and it cannot book a government move. Always confirm with the Personal Property Office before you act.
Moving to Nevada
A service member arriving in Northern Nevada has questions beyond the move itself: base access, driver license and vehicle registration. The Nevada DMV keeps a military page for those rules. Base-specific details are on the NAS Fallon page.
Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
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Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
Can O'Brien's book my government move?
Government-arranged moves are booked through your transportation office and DPS.
Do I need orders for a PPM?
Yes. A PPM needs a valid set of orders.
Where do I find allowances?
Your transportation office and the Joint Travel Regulations give the figures that apply to you.
Who do I call for storage in Sparks?
The O'Brien's office at 775-359-6683, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
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What customers say about O'Brien's
Christy R.
All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service!
Owner's reply
Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us!
Jessica D.
I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!!
Owner's reply
Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do.
Ask about your military move
We are DOD approved to move and store military household goods. Your transportation office books government moves; we can talk you through it.