PCS Move to Little Rock Air Force Base? A Storage Guide for Military Families

Square Space Management Team • October 18, 2026

How self-storage makes a military move easier

Getting orders to Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas means a lot of moving parts: housing, schools, travel dates and everything you own. Self-storage can take some of the pressure off, whether you are arriving, leaving or waiting for base housing to open up. Here is how to use storage to make a PCS move easier.

When storage helps with a PCS move

Waiting on housing. If your household goods arrive before your home is ready, a storage unit gives you a place to put things in the meantime.
Downsizing. Base housing or a smaller rental may not fit everything you brought from your last duty station.
Deployments and TDY. If you are away for a while, storing your belongings can save you rent on a larger home.
Moving out. A unit gives you somewhere to stage boxes while you clean, paint and hand over keys.

Check what your move covers first

Before you rent, talk to your base transportation office about your entitlements. Depending on your orders, some storage may be arranged and paid for as part of your move, and the rules for personally procured moves are different. Knowing what is covered helps you decide how much storage you need and for how long.

Tips for storing during a PCS move

Make an inventory with photos of everything you put in storage, and keep it with your move paperwork.
Label boxes by room so unpacking at your new home goes faster.
Keep important documents with you, not in storage: orders, IDs, medical and school records.
Use sturdy bins and pallets to keep things off the floor and protected from Arkansas humidity.
Leave an aisle so you can reach items without unloading the whole unit.

Why month-to-month storage fits military life

PCS timelines change. A month-to-month lease means you can keep your unit as long as you need it and move out when your plans are set, without being locked into a long contract. You can rent online, sign your lease online and pay your bill online from anywhere, which is handy if you are traveling or deployed.