--- title: Military Moves at Nevada Guard HQ, Carson City url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/nevada-army-national-guard-carson-city/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Military moves and storage (DOD approved)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) - Military moves at Nevada Army National Guard, Carson City # Military moves at Nevada Army National Guard, Carson City The Nevada National Guard is headquartered in Carson City, about 32 miles and 37 minutes south of O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks, almost all of it on I-580. O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods, and a move on orders is booked through your transportation office and DPS. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Nevada National Guard / Office of the Military, Carson City at a glance - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 32 mi, about 37 min via I-580 - Elevation 4,661 ft - Nevada National Guard (Nevada Office of the Military) is headquartered in Carson City. [(source)](https://nv.ng.mil/) Drive data: [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/). The Nevada Office of the Military, which includes the Nevada National Guard, has its headquarters in Carson City, the state capital. Soldiers, airmen and the families around them move to and from the Carson City area for assignments, schooling, new jobs and the end of a tour. This page covers what that move looks like from the Sparks side, and where the Defense Department's own booking process begins and ends. ## The short drive from Sparks to Carson City The Guard headquarters sits about 32 miles from our Glendale Avenue yard, a drive of about 37 minutes, with roughly 30 of those miles on I-580. That is close enough that a crew can load in Sparks or Reno and unload in Carson City within one working day, and close enough that stored goods can come out of our warehouse and reach a Carson City home without an overnight stop. Carson City is also higher than Sparks. The headquarters area is at about 4,661 feet, so check the forecast before a winter loading day. Snow on the roads between the two cities is less common than on the Sierra passes, but a storm still changes a schedule, and your written estimate is the place to ask how weather is handled. ## How an orders-based move is booked Military household goods moves are booked through the Defense Personal Property System, which you reach from Military OneSource. You choose between a government-arranged household goods shipment and a Personally Procured Move, called a PPM and once known as a DITY move. A PPM needs a valid set of orders, according to the Navy's PPM handout, so get your orders in hand before you plan dates. Which option your orders allow is decided by your command and your transportation office or Personal Property Office, not by a mover. Start there. Guard members whose status or orders differ from active duty should ask that office what applies to them before they call anyone else. ## Where O'Brien's fits O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods. If you are running a PPM, or you want packing, a loading crew or storage that your orders do not provide, you can hire us directly and the free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. Estimates are itemized and in writing, and we make an itemized inventory and condition report before packing. For a government-arranged shipment, the booking runs through DPS and your transportation office, and your written paperwork from them tells you what the government is paying for. We are happy to talk through the practical side, such as how a Sparks warehouse works for goods waiting on a report date. See our [military moving overview](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) and the [DPS explainer](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/dps-explained/). ## Moving into or out of the Carson City area Families tied to the headquarters live in Carson City itself and in nearby Minden, Gardnerville and Dayton. Each has its own streets, parking and access to deal with on moving day. Read our pages on [movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/), [movers in Minden](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/minden/) and [movers in Dayton](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/dayton/) for the local picture, or the wider [Carson City and Carson Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city-and-carson-valley/) page. ## Nevada rules for service members who move here The Nevada DMV says an active-duty service member, spouse or dependent is not required to transfer a driver license. Non-resident service members stationed in Nevada, and their spouses, may qualify for a Governmental Services Tax exemption on vehicle registration. Check the DMV page listed below for the current wording before you register a vehicle, because it is the official source and it can change. ## Storage between homes or during a deployment Orders often leave a gap between one home and the next, or part of a household has to wait while the rest goes ahead. Ask your transportation office first about storage your orders authorize. For storage you arrange yourself, our Sparks warehouse keeps household goods in wooden vaults, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, with vault storage from $40 per month, and goods are shipped out with about 2 to 3 weeks notice. Our [storage for military households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/military-storage/) page explains how that works. ## Before you call With those answers ready, the first call is short. The office answers Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, at 775-359-6683. The [military PCS helper](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/military-pcs-helper/) can also help you organize dates and questions before you call. - Your report date and the date you must leave your current home - Whether your move is government-arranged or a PPM, and a copy of your orders if it is a PPM - The size of your household and any heavy or high-value pieces such as a piano - Whether you need storage, and for how long ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada National Guard](https://nv.ng.mil/) - [Military OneSource, plan your PCS move](https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/) - [Navy NAVSUP, PPM handout](https://www.navsup.navy.mil/Portals/65/HHG/Documents/PPM/PPM%20Handout%20V.13.pdf) - [Nevada DMV, new residents](https://dmv.nv.gov/newresident.htm) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Military moves and storage (DOD approved)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) - [Military PCS helper](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/military-pcs-helper/) - [Storage for military households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/military-storage/) - [Movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/) PCS helper ## Where are you in your PCS? [Send my PCS details](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Government-arranged moves are booked through your installation transportation office and the Defense Personal Property System at [Military OneSource / move.mil](https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/). Carriers for government-arranged moves are assigned through that system. Other installations ## Military moves near Reno - [Military moves at Naval Air Station Fallon](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/nas-fallon/) - [Military moves at Hawthorne Army Depot](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/hawthorne-army-depot/) - [Military moves at Sierra Army Depot (Herlong, CA)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/sierra-army-depot/) - [Military moves at Nevada Air National Guard, Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/nevada-air-national-guard-reno/) - [Military moves and storage (DOD approved)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Can I pick O'Brien's for a government-arranged move? Government-arranged shipments are assigned through DPS and your transportation office. For a PPM, or for packing, labor and storage you arrange yourself, you can hire O'Brien's directly. ### How far is the Nevada Guard headquarters from your Sparks warehouse? About 32 miles, a drive of roughly 37 minutes, mostly on I-580. ### Does a PPM need orders? Yes. The Navy's PPM handout says a Personally Procured Move requires a valid set of orders. Your Personal Property Office confirms the rest. ### Where do I start a military move? Start with your installation transportation office or Personal Property Office, and the Defense Personal Property System through Military OneSource. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. ## 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. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070