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Department of War Personal Property Activity

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, US

The Personal Property Activity will provide a high-quality, reliable, and efficient personal property program that enhances force readiness and improves the quality of life for Department of War personnel.

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Capt. John Nichols

Staff Sgt. David Phaff

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Overseas PCS with a vehicle

We talked with SSgt Kristina Raines, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron quality assurance supervisor about the process and steps when it comes to shipping a privately owned vehicle overseas during a PCS. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant David Phaff)

Taken: 05.05.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

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08.20.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

Personal Property Activity emblem (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. David Phaff)

PCS season at the Personal Property Activity

06.17.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

A military movers unpack a customer’s item during a Permanent Change of Station on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, June 17, 2026. The Department...

Department of War Personal Property Activity...

04.29.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

A Screen shot of the PPA.Mil website at Scott Air Force Base Illinois, on April 30, 2026. The new platform serves as a definitive sole source of...

Department of War Personal Property Activity...

04.23.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

Members of the Personal Property Activity panel, Lt. Col. Joe Dewson, Mr. Danny Martinez, and Mr. Chris Frost, attentively listen to questions and...

Forging a Lasting Mission: The Evolution of the DOW...

04.01.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

U.S. Air Force TSgt Javier Cruz, Personal Property Activity (PPA) chief of media, receives a certificate of appreciation from U.S. Army Major...

PCS Joint Task Force directly partners with...

11.20.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood

Chris Frost, Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force acquisitions chief, discusses changes with industry partners at Scott Air Force Base,...

PCS Joint Task Force directly partners with...

11.20.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood

Scott Matthews, Chief of Operations, Defense Personal Property Management Office, addresses industry partners during an industry engagement at...

PCS JTF holds spouse townhall

08.27.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Iain Stanley

U.S Army Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis, Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force commander, speaks during a spousal town hall at Scott Air Force...

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Recent News Stories

Department of War Personal Property Activity...

04.30.2026 | Story by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

The Department of War’s Personal Property Activity (PPA) will officially launch its new website, www.ppa.mil, on May 1, creating a centralized...

Department of War Personal Property Activity...

04.23.2026 | Story by Staff Sgt. David Phaff and Maj. Matthew Visser

The Department of War’s newest special activity, the Personal Property Activity (PPA), met with moving, shipping and logistics leaders April 23...

Forging a Lasting Mission: The Evolution of the DOW...

04.03.2026 | Story by Staff Sgt. David Phaff

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois – The Department of War (DOW) Personal Property Activity (PPA) marks another significant milestone. The unit has...

PCS Joint Task Force directly partners with...

11.21.2025 | Story by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood

The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force (PCS JTF) hosted an industry engagement on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The event brought together...

Joint effort helps service members resolve stalled...

11.14.2025 | Story by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force (PCS JTF) collaborated with U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and its subordinate organizations to help service members and Department of War (DoW) civilians recover and resolve household goods claims that became stalled following the termination of HomeSafe Alliance, the prime contractor of the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC).

PCS Call Center Changes Hours

09.26.2025 | Story by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood

As PCS peak season comes to a close, the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force is changing the hours of the call center on Sept. 26 from 24/7 to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT.