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It\u2019s no secret that moving is a large part of military life. If you\u2019re currently active, were active in the past or if you grew up in a military family, chances are you\u2019ve done your share of moving. Military members and families may move as often as once a year, and while it can be exciting, it also can be extremely stressful. So whether you\u2019ve had several months or just a few short weeks to prepare for PCSing (Permanent Change of Station), check out these quick tips to stay on top of your military move and ease your stress at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n Get Organized<\/span><\/b>: If you\u2019re moving yourself through the Personally Procured Move Program (formerly Do-It-Yourself [DITY] Move), it\u2019s always a good idea to check with your transportation office to make sure you have the most accurate information. After that, get organized. As mentioned in Moving Insider\u2019s Military Deployment Readiness Tips<\/a>, the checklist should become your new best friend. Military.com<\/a> has extremely detailed PCS Checklists for your move<\/a>. The checklists are great and can help you get organized for your military move as far as three months in advance<\/span><\/p>\n Determine What Moving Method Is Most Cost-Effective:<\/span><\/b> Find out exactly what the military will cover, and what portion of the move you will be responsible for. Knowing this can help you to determine the most cost-effective equipment to select. Check out the variety of U-Haul moving trucks <\/a>and trailers <\/a>on uhaul.com. Or, if shipping is an option, you may want to look into using a U-Box portable storage container<\/a>, which can make moving and storage more convenient thanks to various pickup and delivery options.<\/span><\/p>\n Get Some Help: <\/span><\/b>Over time, I have had many opportunities to help active duty military members through their PCSing, and have heard first hand how stressful it really can be. Relocating can take its toll mentally and physically on anyone, and just knowing that someone is there to help provides reassurance. Help can be found in many places. Most military branches provide resources for individuals and families ranging from child care, expense tracking, financials etc. Whether you are living on base or not, your branch can put you in contact with the appropriate person to help you adjust to your new community.<\/span><\/p>\n