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BaseNeed — The All-in-One Platform for U.S. Military Families
BaseNeed is a free, community-built platform serving over 22,500 members of the U.S. military community. Active duty service members, veterans, military spouses, family members, and military-friendly civilians use BaseNeed for the practical side of military life — PCS planning, BAH and OHA lookups, on-base and off-base housing, military-friendly jobs, the marketplace, a directory of trusted local services, and a community feed where someone always knows the answer.
What's on BaseNeed
- Community feed — share, ask, and connect with people who get military life
- Housing search — on-base and off-base rentals near 66+ installations
- Career and jobs board — remote, spouse-friendly, base-local, federal
- Marketplace — PCS sales of household goods, vehicles, gear
- Services directory — vetted movers, childcare, contractors, tax prep
- Base guides — current-year BAH/OHA, housing, schools, climate per installation
- PCS Buddy System — get matched with someone at your next base
- Blog and resource library — calculators, checklists, in-depth guides
Who BaseNeed is for
- Active duty service members across every branch
- Military spouses navigating careers and PCS moves
- Veterans transitioning to civilian careers or VA benefits
- Military family members staying connected to base life
- Military-friendly civilians and supporting businesses
Join free — no uniform required
BaseNeed is free for service members, veterans, military spouses, and family members. Sign in with email or Google to join the community.