Wow, talking about moving brought back memories. Dad was in the Marine Corps 30 years and husband was in 20 years. I still get antsy every three years. All suggestions given are good. What you need to know is what works for one does not always work for another. I always had the packers pack my stuff while in the military and some times it was a good move and sometimes not. We moved ourselves a few times and again, sometimes good and sometimes not. My suggestion is to look at the move in a positive light. Attitude is everything.