ROADTRIP VLOG// Military PCS from N.D. to Va. | Elora Jean

A little late, but better than never! I moved from Grand Forks, N.D., to Alexandria, Va., in April this year after receiving orders to the Pentagon. For this PCS I opted to do a partial Do-it-Yourself-Move, which meant movers packed up 90% of my things and took them for me, and I drove myself with the rest of my things (and pets).
I'm still working in public affairs, but it's completely different compared to where I was before. If any of you follow the Air Force's social media pages, I'm the mastermind behind some of the posts ;)
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In case you were curious, this was our route:
MONDAY 4/12
Grand Forks to Saint Paul, MN (4hr 47min; 322 mi TOTAL)
TUESDAY 4/13
Saint Paul, MN to Wood Dale, IL (5hr 45min; 388 mi TOTAL)
WEDNESDAY 4/14
Wood Dale, IL to East Palestine, Ohio (5hr 27min; 360 mi TOTAL)
THURSDAY 4/15
Youngstown to Alexandria (5hr 9min; 319 mi TOTAL)
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[@EloraJean]

Thank you for watching! I'm back to the drawing board and planning on what to film next, so please let me know in the comments what you're hoping to see from me :)

[@lillygriffith4085]

Different hairstyles and makeup for like regular work days vs AF Balls, banquets, squadron picnics, etc

[@EloraJean]

@@lillygriffith4085 for you my Queen I would do anything

[@Siel-bm7gx]

Thanks for sharing your road trip adventure. Continue to share your perspective and personality with us.

[@militaryindustrialcomplexh1932]

Forgive me Miss Jean. I was late. :(

[@_mel_12barbaro30]

everything & anything 💖

[@kimm.6235]

You finally got out of ND like you wanted!!! CONGRATULATIONS girl! 🎉

[@flippers98able]

I can’t deal with this editing, it’s hilarious!! Miss youuu so big!

[@LloydNance]

That’s was a journey. Thanks letting us tag along the way. Welcome back Elora! I missed your videos.

[@KDYT31]

You are so down to earth and chill. I'm a 34 yr old stay at home momma joining the AF soon but your personality is so great, I'd watch any content you create. Good stuff momma. So great to see you put in the work and got what you wanted. Enjoy it!

[@Dried.apricots]

your mom is so warm and chill! It looks like she is your best friend and this is inspiring

[@iamthurnis745]

man i felt that emotion, it’s been three years since i was medically discharged and i still miss the hell out of the office i worked in and the coworkers i worked with

[@mickfunny4185]

@Jonathan Lewis got to ask if you worked in an office why were you medically discharged 🤔

[@iamthurnis745]

@@mickfunny4185 heart arrhythmia

[@JenniferJaaayxD]

Oh my goodness! You'll love the DMV area! It is definitely a huge difference!

[@someone.621]

it’s ass been at langley 2 years east coast is trash rather be in south dakota any day

[@el.394]

Congratulations on this new adventure in your life love! Three things: 1. Your content has provided so much help and comfort to over the last couple of years. Thank you. 2. You are so vivacious, free spirited and unapologetically full of love and life. It is truly so infectious. I've always wondered, respectfully of course, if you happen to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community as well? 3. If you are a part of the community or could contribute any insight on the treatment of LGBTQIA+ folx in the USAF, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for being you in this world. Your growth has been so inspiring to witness. Blessings to you love.🤙

[@KitKatSam27]

Hey girl!! I live in Alexandria.. I just moved here from California 🥰 congrats on the move!

[@tallflguy]

Congrats on the move! Your mom looks just like you.

[@Sasha5555]

Thank you so much for showing your emotions 🙌🏽 I respect you for showing your emotions on camera and the reality of leaving somewhere. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Elizabeth-ew7wb]

One of my favorite videos from you! The sneakers squeaking got me and all the poses in the mirror!😂 love it!

[@anthonymuaava7519]

Welcome back and good luck at your new duty station

[@raynie96]

Missed you, Elora! This vlog is so fun! It displays your creative side, military side, and comedic parts of your personality! Love to see it! Want to see more!

[@chelletiz]

I'm really loving the vlog style from you, it's highly entertaining!! But your editing, 10/10 😂 would reccomend! I'd love to see more makeup and exercise videos!! You're soo good at them!!!

[@narukitooth4861]

I understand missing your peoples. I just graduated Tech school and have to stay here for extra training. Watching all my people leave me here was agony.

[@haleyhoward5556]

You might not even be making videos anymore, but thanks for the inspiring hair tutorials and humor!! I also loved seeing your cat trying out the leash--I'm trying to do that with mine! All the best!!

[@lovelyheart777]

Indiana Dunes REPRESENTTTT! Just got stationed in Hawaii, so excited to get there! So happy to have you back on the scene, I've missed you and your videos 😁✌️

[@joemoonar]

This was sick you should do more of these!

[@narukitooth4861]

Congratulations on your new house! And your kitty is so cute. I’m missing my kitty rn. She looks like yours too.

[@andrewareas-lloyd3507]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD! Congratulations Elora on finally PCSing out of Grand Forks and to the Pentagon

[@thaliadelacrux]

Glad to see you back !

[@leaharnal4443]

I missed your sense of humor! This got meee

[@hey6846]

2:48 that is body goals

[@robinmontenegro905]

Loved this video! So many emotions when it’s time to move, glad you captured these memories. Now time for new adventures!❤️

[@robertf6409]

Awesome to see you back dude. Glad you're doing well 😃

[@adelasanchez9671]

congratulations on your new journey!! 💜 I’m sure you will find lots of places to explore. I love it there.

[@CurlyGirlLife1]

Congrats on the move, the house is beautiful!

[@shaylawebster532]

I felt that emotion in the beginning cause Thursday I’m saying bye to all my coworkers and friends i’ve met here at Aviano and PCSing to Eglin and I’m so not ready😅

[@deja-raekosier9483]

Eglin area isn’t so bad! I’ve lived in Florida for about a year now. You’re going to 😍

[@erdemmemisyazici3950]

It takes a lot of something to share a moment with the world.

[@Jess-in5rg]

your mom is the sweetest !!

[@hughjassol2072]

Working at the pentagon seems like the coolest freaking thing ever

[@superstar03100]

Stoopppppp that intro 😭😭 I’m psc-ing in November and i’m going to miss my friends so much

[@michala234]

This is giving me life rn. Amazing compilation

[@cheyenne1082]

congrats honey bee!!! me and squid can’t wait to see you 💕💕

[@thee_poohhh]

It’s so nice to see u back and that you’ve made it out of North Dakota 🙃

[@payton5705]

Ayee your back!!💕😜

[@elianamallamazuleta3393]

Welcome to NOVA Elora!!!

[@samirrzlani2257]

We want to see you happy

[@SFarlough]

Yasss the plants are beautiful I have some as well

[@SwiftCriminal13]

I love you ❤️ welcome back

[@ThemisadventuresofLu]

Hey you’re back! So much for combat camera lol. Hope you’re well! 🙏❤️

[@kassiea7448]

My Air Force Friend told me a AF KZbinr visited them and I asked him if it was you and I was like woahhh I have seen her videos since before I joined ! I’m in the Navy so I’m right next door to them lol (in Fort Meade)

[@joegriego3091]

I left Grand Forks in 87 when I separated. I miss it and hope to go back and visit. I was a "missile cop". I want to check out the closed missile sites and some of my favorite haunts in GF.

[@EmJem9874]

this made me EMOTIONAL. i’m currently stationed OCONUS and i have one more year left here and i’m dreading the day i have to leave and say bye to my people 😞😞😞

[@jocelyncastro9391]

Welcome to the DMV!!!

[@sparescratch1623]

Im late watching but congrats I take VA anyday dam I bet it was super cold in ND brrrr.

[@BHM0219]

oh my GOD i have missed you!

[@BHM0219]

also, I HELLA appreciate that although you were gone from SM, you still vlogged to update us when you came back! a real MVP 🙌🏾

[@indrawinangun8906]

Friends of mine watched your video when he was at text school, after graduation his station is in Grand Fork.

[@erdemmemisyazici3950]

Big fan! 💕

[@TheAleTre]

It’s so nice to see the your views on ND change. The people and experience really makes a regular place a home. I wish you fun and new adventures on the East Coast!🤗 I live in MD and there’s plenty to do along the coast, especially the DMV What was the moving/road trip planning and process like? I’ve moved to several locations with my family but never by myself

[@leiaj.5813]

Hello I am a Freshman in High school interested in join an ROTC program and I was wondering something about BMT for the Air Force. I have watched lots of videos and I was wondering about Pajamas and do they provide them or do you have to bring your own? Just a quick question your videos have helped me so much in preparing me for the road ahead. I like planning in advance but yeah I just had this question. Hope you have a nice rest of your day!

[@jeorginasilva9703]

Do you get to claim your mom’s expenses as part of your reimbursement for this move?? Thanks!

[@EloraJean]

Hello! My mom's expenses were paid for by me, thanks to a daily allowance I got for travel. I did not get more money because I traveled with her. I could have pocketed more had I not paid for her food, but I budgeted and since we stayed in cheap Air b&b's everything sort of balanced out.

[@SFarlough]

So when you leave and are stationed somewhere new how long do they give you to get there and settled in?

[@indrawinangun2392]

Friend of mine just get order to Grand Fork. He doesn't know for gow long he would stay at the AFB. How long you s tr ay at the AFB Grand Fork?

[@bluelivesmatter3369]

Beautiful dog

[@mckenziautumn8829]

I love watching your videos !! I’ve been interested in possibly enlisting for the Air Force but obviously I have glasses.. is that an issue ?

[@seanallen7579]

Af recruiter from MS. It’s noted on your medical form but not a disqualifying measure. Hope this helps.

[@jvee2901]

No better base than the one you left, and the worse is the 1 you are going to. I did it 4 times in 8 years. You eill make new friends and memories to last a lifetime. Save all the receipts for when you fill out the travel vouchers.

[@ESiler]

What part of VA are you going 2? Did you know that they are discontinuing Photojournalist in the USAF? All I am saying_ I wanted that job will have to deal with a different job lol

[@dprado110]

How was being stationed there?

[@corghhh]

Wow wish it were jacket weather in Florida ,its Africa hot here LOL

[@Curvycurlygurly]

You have a cat and a dog? How are you able to take them with you?

[@michaelott1122]

Lol I’m stationed at andrews that’s dope

[@veronicatreto4315]

Hey miss girl are you at Langley? If so I’m stationed here too ah ! This place is super cute

[@EloraJean]

I'm stationed at the Pentagon! But I'm loving the area :)

[@babbaog3190]

Hi! I stumbled over ur channel and saw the pets in the car. Are they your pets If so hopefully you can answer this question I have. If you have pets in the military and get stationed overseas can you move them with you? Thanks!

[@EloraJean]

Hello! Yes you can move pets with you overseas. I remember Chief Bass saying something about working on allowance to pay for moving pets but I don't think it's approved yet, so this is a cost that as of now comes out of your pocket.

[@babbaog3190]

@@EloraJean okay thank you for answering that! Hopefully that’s something that gets paid for soon by the Air Force. I heard it can get expensive.

[@noproofneeded5698]

why she got to be so pretty 😔

[@khateral.deangelis2951]

Congrats on your move! Do you have a new Instagram?

[@EloraJean]

Thank you! It's the same IG, but I deactivated it for a few months there :)

[@danielh6015]

maybe i missed it but you should have introduced your mother. Also, maybe its different for enlisted vs officers, but my son stayed in nice hotels when he pcs and the military paid for it. Of course that staying in those places may have been your choice

[@EloraJean]

Haha you’re right, I didn’t introduce her at all (whoops)! And I chose to stay in cheaper locations because the allowance I had for travel would go to my pocket one way or another-I was being a budget queen 👸

[@SFarlough]

You are goofy just like me.